Pickering Well Technical Guidance

Challenge

• HSE guidance and in field supervision of contractors
• Replacement line-pipe selection (sour gas service)
• Technical specifications; incl hydro-test requirements
• Senior Pipeline Inspector / Welding Engineer duties (WPS / WQR acceptance)
• Permanent field repair tie-in welding; pre-tested pipe and “Golden Welds”.

• Identification of critical tasks supported with a schedule that encompassed tight deadlines to maximise asset availability.
• Confirmation and acceptance of replacement line pipe, welding and inspection requirements verified through Penspen Welding Engineer.
• Technical requirements for hydro-testing and “Golden Welds” confirmed by the integrity team.
• Provision of Health, Safety & Environmental guidance throughout, including the provision of in field supervision of all approved contractors that were involved in the excavation of the defect and subsequent pipeline repairs.