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An Operator client had the requirement to carry out a pipeline cleaning and inspection campaign on two pipelines on their West African assets as part of a routine maintenance regime. Due to lack of expertise in country, Prism were requested to supply representatives to oversee the execution.
Prism personnel were to ensure the right equipment was being used, procedures were being followed and to provide guidance on the next steps following a progressive cleaning campaign prior to launching the inspection tooling.
Coordinating logistics during the scope was challenging as one of the launch assets was normally unmanned, requiring personnel to travel by boat each day, limiting the hours available for working. The same was also found of the onshore receiving site, which was in a remote location with restrictions on personnel movements during the hours of darkness.
Prism Energy’s role was to oversee pigging operations on two separate pipelines.
With the completion of the scope the following was achieved –
Prism Energy’s consultants reviewed the pigging programme, equipment and procedures prior to mobilisation. Upon arrival on the Ivory Coast, they completed equipment checks prior to commencing operations. Additionally, Prism Energy personnel were onsite to oversee the loading, launching and receipt operations, before feeding back run and pig conditions post run, offering advice on progression of the campaign.
