Pipeline
Pipeline Construction and Tie-ins
Construction of new pipeline sections with multiple tie-ins into live production infrastructure, including pre-commissioning, hydro testing and commissioning support within a constrained production window.
Client
Niger Delta Exploration & Production Plc.
Location
Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Duration
9 months
Completion
2023
Scope of work
- Pipeline construction
- Tie-ins and pre-commissioning
- Hydro testing and commissioning
- Weld inspection and NDT
- Reinstatement and site restoration
Challenges
- Swamp terrain with limited access and seasonal flooding
- Tie-ins required into live production facilities
- Narrow shutdown window agreed with the operator
Our solutions
- Detailed logistics planning with barge and swamp buggy support
- Pre-fabrication of spools off-site to reduce field welding time
- 24-hour supervised execution during the shutdown window with permit control
Results
- Tie-ins completed within the agreed production window
- Zero lost-time incidents recorded across the campaign
- All welds accepted with no significant rework
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