
Ard Alata Oil services Company has completed a contract by Basrah (BGC) to install a 20 inch tie-in valve and tee connection via hot tap to the 36" South Rumaila gas gathering headed - North Rumaila NGL plant pipeline.
This project was awarded in April 2017.
The project involved;
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Supply of all materials, equipment and specialized manpower needed for the project.
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Carry out a risk assessment, work Procedure and developing a work Safety Plan.
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Perform WPS/PQR/WTQ for in-service welding.
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Perform excavation, trenching and shoring to provide safe access for NDT activities.
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Locate a suitable hot tap point, site/surface preparation, UT check for actual pipeline wall thickness, calculate and confirm flow requirement, fit up and support of split Tee.
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In-service welding of split Tee by prequalified welders.
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NDT for in-service welding – DPT + MPI.
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Erect scaffolding for easy access to hot tap valve and mounted equipment.
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Installation of a ball valve on the split tee.
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Installation of hot tapping machine and hot tap execution.
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Pipeline painting & Construction of a valve pit.
The project was completed successfully ahead of scheduled time without any incidence.
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