What We Do
Excellence by Design since 1974

Our corporate philosophy from 49 years ago is exactly the same as it is today – we can best serve our clients by bringing the most talented people into our company and then, by doing whatever is necessary, have them remain a part of our company for their entire career.

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Marine Liquid Terminals

Marine Bulk Terminals

Rail Terminals

Tank Terminals

Midstream Mooring

LNG/LPG

Port Facilities

Shore Protection

Bulkheads

Vapor Control
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The highest level of service for every client

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Marine Facility Planning

Civil/Structural

Mechanical

Electrical

Instrumentation & Controls

Construction Management

Surveying

Permitting
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From the beginning, Sorrell consistently highlighted our firm’s need to “always provide the highest level of service to every client”. That goal applies to both technical expertise and outstanding client services.

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LWI, a strategic alliance between HR Wallingford and Lanier & Associates, delivers effective and cost-efficient solutions for the energy industry.

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Houston Office

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LWI (Lanier Wallingford International) is a strategic alliance for the Energy sector between HR Wallingford Ltd (UK) and Lanier & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc (USA).

SPECIALISTS IN MARINE TERMINAL DESIGN

LWI, strategic alliance between HR Wallingford and Lanier & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc, has undertaken the design of many complex marine infrastructure projects.

We have the in-house expertise to deal with all aspects of critical marine infrastructure projects. Our full service approach brings benefits at all phases of a project:

Initial site selection
PreFEED and FEED
Submission of EPC documents
Support during EPC project phases

We help our clients with issues related to

Port and terminal planning breakwaters and shore protection
Dredging and reclamation ship handling and channel design
Mooring systems marine facilities design.

Who We Are

LWI blends the world-class marine structural engineering expertise of Lanier with the internationally renowned design capabilities of HR Wallingford (UK). With this expanded capability we can more effectively tackle larger and more complex projects than would otherwise have been possible by each partner independently. We can thus offer a full package of services in support of the Energy industry.

Lanier & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc

Lanier & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc is a US based multi-disciplined engineering firm that specializes in marine terminal design for clients with bulk and liquid cargo. Established in 1974, its principal clients over the years have been the major US oil and chemical companies and liquid and bulk terminaling companies, as well as Port Authorities.

HR Wallingford

HR Wallingford Ltd is an independent company based in the UK that carries out research and consultancy in civil and environmental engineering and hydraulics worldwide. Established in 1947, it has delivered innovative solutions to complex development problems ever since. Through its work on projects in over 60 countries and 6 continents, HR Wallingford has gained a well deserved international reputation for scientific and engineering excellence in water related areas.