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Fluor started its activities in Spain in the 1980s and established a permanent home office there in 1992. In 2009, Fluor's operations and maintenance entity in Spain, Fluor Plant Engineering S.A., opened its first office in Tarragona.
1910s
Fluor quickly builds a reputation for innovation and precise engineering and construction work.
1912
Fluor Construction Co. founded
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1912: Fluor Construction Co. founded
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In 1888, John Simon "Si" Fluor emigrated from Switzerland to America in search of challenges and opportunity. He previously trained as a journeyman carpenter in the Swiss guild and brought with him the ethos that system embodied — a reverence for craftsmanship and the ambition to build structures that would outlast the builder.
In 1912, Mr. Fluor founded Fluor Construction Company in Santa Ana, California, leading the company until his death in 1944. Fluor Construction Company performed general contracting at the start and quickly gained a reputation for quality and innovation.
1980s
Fluor begins operations in Spain.
1982
Fluor designs world's largest FLEXICOKER™
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1982: Fluor designs world's largest FLEXICOKER™
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Fluor designs and constructions the world's largest FLEXICOKER™ for Lagoven in Amuay, Venezuela.
1982
Algeria to Spain Pipeline Feasibility Study
1982: Algeria to Spain Pipeline Feasibility Study
In 1982, Fluor completed a feasibility study for Sonatrach to assess the economic feasibility of installing a pipeline across the Mediterranean Sea from the coast of Maghreb to the opposite coast of Spain.
1985
Modules successfully installed at SADAF's 500‑acre, major downstream petrochemical complex
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1985: Modules successfully installed at SADAF's 500‑acre, major downstream petrochemical complex
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Fluor served as the managing contractor on a grassroots ethylene-based petrochemical complex for Saudi Arabia Petrochemical Company (SADAF) in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The complex produced ethylene, ethyl-benzene, styrene, ethylene dichloride, chlorine, caustic soda and crude industrial ethanol. It depended in large part on feed streams from the gas-gathering project done by Fluor for the Aramco gas program. The complex, in turn, would provide some of the output to feed Al Jubail Petrochemical Company’s nearly linear low density polyethylene plant, also a Fluor project. Approximately 40% of the complex was completed using modular construction, the largest modular project at the time.
1986
Minera Escondida Copper Mine project begins
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1986: Minera Escondida Copper Mine project begins
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Fluor designs and constructs the Minera Escondida project – one of the world’s largest copper mines – located in the Atacama Desert of Chile, which is the driest place on earth.
1990s
Fluor, S.A. founded in Spain to serve local clients.
1992
Fluor opens office in Llanera Asturias
1992: Fluor opens office in Llanera Asturias
Fluor, S.A. opened an engineering office in Asturias in 1992, initially to support a client's investment in the region.
1992
Fluor partners with DuPont
1992: Fluor partners with DuPont
Fluor engineered and constructed a Nomex® plant for DuPont in Asturias, Spain. Nomex® is a fire resistant fiber.
1993
Fluor provides construction services for Pepsico
1993: Fluor provides construction services for Pepsico
Fluor provided construction supervision for Pepsico's snack food plant in Carregado, Portugal.
1997
Fluor completed THF and butane pipelines
1997: Fluor completed THF and butane pipelines
Fluor was contracted by E.I. Dupont de Nemours & Co. to engineer, procure and construct tetrahydrofuran (THF) and butane pipelines in Spain. The project was designed and built to supply THF, a row material of Lycra®.
1999
Fluor inaugurates new Asturias office
1999: Fluor inaugurates new Asturias office
Fluor established a permanent home office in Asturias, Spain.
2000s
Fluor expands presence in Spain and opens offices in Madrid and Tarragona.
2002
Fluor establishes office in Madrid
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2002: Fluor establishes office in Madrid
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Fluor opens its first office in Madrid to meet the requirements of Fluor, S.A.'s local oil & gas clients.
2002
Fluor, S.A. begins offering award winning HSE consulting services in Spain
2002: Fluor, S.A. begins offering award winning HSE consulting services in Spain
Fluor started providing HSE consulting services based on Fluor's HSE Management System and programmes like Zero IncidentsSM. Through continued outstanding performance Fluor Spain positioned itself as a leader in safety and construction services for Spain, Portugal and Latin America markets.
In 2013, Fluor was awarded first place in the Large Companies category for the Industrial Safety Award -Asociación de Organismos de Control y Afines del Principado de Asturias (ASOCAS).
2006
A larger home in Madrid
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2006: A larger home in Madrid
Fluor moved our growing Madrid team to the Atria building, a larger facility with greater capacity.
2006
Fluor awarded Repsol Petroleo SA project
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2006: Fluor awarded Repsol Petroleo SA project
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Fluor provided project management consultancy (PMC) services for the whole investment program and engineering, procurement and construction supervision of several units at the Cartagena Refinery owned by Repsol.
The PMC focused on managing interfaces with various licensors and engineering and procurement contractors, performing the basic engineering of the "open art" units, ordering long-lead equipment, and assisting Repsol in preparing the estimate for project authorization. Additionally, Fluor was responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction and HSE supervision of the offsites, facilities and revamps. Fluor's scope was approximately one-fourth of the total investment.
The main objective of the expansion and renovation project was to achieve a 220,000 BPD full-conversion refinery capable of processing heavy/sour crude oils. To this end, 20 new process units and 10 utility units were added, and other existing units were also modified. The project exceeded operational targets regarding hydrogen and energy consumption in addition to meeting the strict environmental requirements of the EU and Spain.
2007
Fluor begins engineering for the Porto Refinery Conversion project
2007: Fluor begins engineering for the Porto Refinery Conversion project
Fluor performed FEED, engineering, procurement and construction for new and revamped units within the refinery and outside the baseline. Fluor helped the Porto Refinery, owned by Petrogal, a subsidiary of Galp Energia, to produce an estimated 2.3 million tonnes per year of diesel, gasoline and kerosene fuels and to meet European environmental regulations.
2008
Fluor acquires new office in Tarragona
2008: Fluor acquires new office in Tarragona
Fluor Plant Engineering, S.A. was established in 2009 as part of a Fluor acquisition in Spain.
2010s
Fluor, S.A. celebrates 20 years of serving clients in Spain.
2010
Fluor, S.A. receives ISO 9001 certificate
2010: Fluor, S.A. receives ISO 9001 certificate
Fluor offices in Madrid and Asturias were presented with ISO 9001:2008 certification from Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Ltd in 2008. The certification represents Fluor, S.A.'s commitment to the implementation of the operating system requirements during business activities and project execution.
2012
Fluor's centennial event across six continents
2012: Fluor's centennial event across six continents
Fluor gathered around the world for its 100th anniversary celebration on April 21st, 2012.
2012
Fluor completes LNG project in Spain
2012: Fluor completes LNG project in Spain
Fluor carried out engineering, procurement and construction management services for Enagás' El Musel LNG Terminal. The LNG terminal has unloading arms to discharge 18,000 meters per hour and two LNG tanks of 150,000-cubic-meter storage capacity each.
2012
Fluor Spain celebrates 20 years
2012: Fluor Spain celebrates 20 years
Fluor's Spanish EPC operations began in 1992. In 2012, Fluor Spain celebrated 20 years of serving clients in Europe. Fluor's offices in Spain have a wide range of experience in international, worksharing projects. Fluor's engineering capabilities in Spain emphasize LNG projects, specifically LNG regasification.
2012
The Tarragona office grows
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2012: The Tarragona office grows
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Fluor expanded into additional office space at our Tarragona location to accommodate our growing team.
2014
Fluor receives efr recognition as a "Family Responsible Company"
2014: Fluor receives efr recognition as a "Family Responsible Company"
The efr certificate was awarded to Fluor by the Spanish Ministry of Health, Social Services and Ministry of Equality. The certificate recognizes Fluor’s efforts to promote equal opportunity for all employees and Fluor’s interest in providing balance between the personal and professional spheres. The achievement of this certificate is recognized by the United Nations Organization as a "good practice". Fluor continues to be committed to employee growth and success.
2015
Fluor performs engineering and construction management for Alcoa in Europe
2015: Fluor performs engineering and construction management for Alcoa in Europe
Fluor, S.A. has been providing small capital engineering and construction management projects for Alcoa in Spain and Italy. Fluor first began its small cap alliance with Alcoa in 1996. In 2004 the alliance was expanded to include five sites in Europe.
2015
Fluor, S.A. provides engineering support for Netherlands project
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2015: Fluor, S.A. provides engineering support for Netherlands project
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Fluor’s services at the terminal cover the jetty, loading facilities, boil-off gas compressors, booster compressor, connection to the LNG terminal and other supporting facilities.
2018
Tenth anniversary in Tarragona
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2018: Tenth anniversary in Tarragona
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Fluor's team celebrated ten years of success and growth in Tarragona.
2020s
Fluor expands in Spain and is recognized for sustainable practices.
2022
Tarragona office awarded EcoVadis Gold Medal
2022: Tarragona office awarded EcoVadis Gold Medal
Fluor's Tarragona office received its second EcoVadis Gold Medal for sustainability performance. To reduce emissions and support Fluor’s Net Zero 2023 target, the office team replaced fluorescent lights with LEDs, purchased renewable energy, switched diesel vehicles to hybrid and installed electric vehicle charging stations.
2023
Expanding to Cartagena
2023: Expanding to Cartagena
Fluor´s Tarragona team opened a satellite office in Cartagena to expand the business into the Iberian Peninsula
2023
Fluor celebrates 15 years in Tarragona
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2023: Fluor celebrates 15 years in Tarragona
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The team’s success over 15 years came through its primary work on smaller capital projects throughout Europe. These projects have ranged from replacing a piece of equipment to revamping an existing facility to complying with changing environmental regulations. At more than 190 employees, the office had grown its capacity to serve its main clients, becoming an employer of choice in the region.