West African Ventures Chooses SGS Again for Non-Destructive Testing
Posted: 2013-4-11
SGS NDT Experts Return to Nigeria
West African Ventures has awarded SGS yet another contract to provide non-
destructive testing services for its Escravos Gas Project (EGP-3) in Nigeria.
According to the agreement, dated February 2013, SGS will mobilise ten experts
to conduct non-destructive testing on 18 kilometers of a 24 inch diameter
pipeline. The project involves SGS inspecting the pipe material and the welds that
join each section of this newly constructed pipeline on the Jacson 30 pipelay
crane vessel, using internal industrial X-Ray crawlers, Ultrasonic Testing and
Magnetic Particle inspection. The project is scheduled to end in April 2013.
West African Ventures
Established in 2000 with headquarters in Lagos, West African Ventures (WAV) is a
leading indigenous provider of offshore engineering, procurement, fabrication,
installation and vessel charter services to the Nigerian oil and gas industry.
WAV officials selected SGS to assist in this phase of the EGP-3 project due to the
respected SGS reputation and extensive experience of independent testing and
inspection services for both on and offshore pipeline projects, along with the
previously successful SGS non-destructive testing of welds and pipeline to be
used by their Jascon 2 vessel.
Escravos Gas Projects
Situated within the Niger Delta and 100 kilometers southeast of Lagos, EGP-3
aims to harness the rich gas resources found at the Escravos field. Production
began in late 2012 and upon completion; the project is expected to reap an
additional 395 million cubic feet of gas per day.
A portion of the raw material produced at EGP-3 is to be used in the Escravos
Gas-to-Liquid (EGTL) project, designed to convert approximately 325 mmcf/d of
gas into up to 33,200 barrels of high quality diesel, naphtha and liquified
petroleum.
These projects represent the 2001 joint venture between the Nigerian National
Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Chevron Nigeria Ltd. (CNL).
SGS NDT for Jascon 30
Having recently completed independent inspection and non-destructive testing
for Jascon 2, SGS experts will now focus on extending these services to the
Jascon 30 which is a shallow water pipelay construction accommodation vessel
with modular S-lay pipelay equipment which enables the barge to perform
various offshore construction duties directly in the oilfield.
The SGS services will contribute to the safe and efficient operation of project
equipment and assets by detecting defects in the welds during the construction
phase ensuring WAV's client, Chevron that all components are in compliance with
international acceptance standards and regulations.
SGS non-destructive testing methods for 18 kilometers of the 24 inch diameter
pipe on the Jascon 30 pipelay vessel include, industrial Radiography using
internal X-Ray crawlers, Ultrasonic Testing and Magnetic Particle Inspection.
X-RAY using internal crawlers provides a fast and accurate inspection of hard to
access areas in 24/7 production situations. In the Jascon 2 project, SGS
inspectors were able to successfully radiograph 70 plus digital images per day
and are now seeking to increase this to 100 per day for the Jascon 30 project by
implementing these internal crawlers.
SGS ultrasonic testing experts will use sound waves of short wavelength and high
frequency to detect flaws and corrosion as well as measure material thickness.
This is particularly important quality assurance procedure for determining the
integrity of the pipe material that will be utilized on this Jascon 30 construction
project.
Another quick and reliable NDT technique to be used on the Jascon 30 project is
Magnetic Particle Inspection which detects cracks on, or just below the surface of
ferrous materials. SGS specialists will conduct these inspections in order to
ascertain the condition of the materials used in the Jascon 30 offshore
construction project.
Due to the West African Ventures introduction of a rapid automatic welding
process, the exact duration of SGS testing is yet to be determined.
The SGS NDT Advantage
Eliminating downtime due to avoidable accidents, equipment failure or
regulatory inconsistencies, directly translates into highly productive and
financially profitable facilities. West African Ventures project leaders and decision
makers have chosen SGS to perform independent, expert non-destructive testing
to provide the necessary peace of mind in knowing that the equipment and
components to be used in challenging construction projects are safe, reliable
and compliant. SGS experts deliver every client third-party inspection and testing
of the utmost quality to increase productivity, protect investment and ensure
profitability.
SGS is pleased to assist West African Ventures once more and looks forward to
many more opportunities to work with this respected company.
West African Ventures has awarded SGS yet another contract to provide non-
destructive testing services for its Escravos Gas Project (EGP-3) in Nigeria.
According to the agreement, dated February 2013, SGS will mobilise ten experts
to conduct non-destructive testing on 18 kilometers of a 24 inch diameter
pipeline. The project involves SGS inspecting the pipe material and the welds that
join each section of this newly constructed pipeline on the Jacson 30 pipelay
crane vessel, using internal industrial X-Ray crawlers, Ultrasonic Testing and
Magnetic Particle inspection. The project is scheduled to end in April 2013.
West African Ventures
Established in 2000 with headquarters in Lagos, West African Ventures (WAV) is a
leading indigenous provider of offshore engineering, procurement, fabrication,
installation and vessel charter services to the Nigerian oil and gas industry.
WAV officials selected SGS to assist in this phase of the EGP-3 project due to the
respected SGS reputation and extensive experience of independent testing and
inspection services for both on and offshore pipeline projects, along with the
previously successful SGS non-destructive testing of welds and pipeline to be
used by their Jascon 2 vessel.
Escravos Gas Projects
Situated within the Niger Delta and 100 kilometers southeast of Lagos, EGP-3
aims to harness the rich gas resources found at the Escravos field. Production
began in late 2012 and upon completion; the project is expected to reap an
additional 395 million cubic feet of gas per day.
A portion of the raw material produced at EGP-3 is to be used in the Escravos
Gas-to-Liquid (EGTL) project, designed to convert approximately 325 mmcf/d of
gas into up to 33,200 barrels of high quality diesel, naphtha and liquified
petroleum.
These projects represent the 2001 joint venture between the Nigerian National
Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Chevron Nigeria Ltd. (CNL).
SGS NDT for Jascon 30
Having recently completed independent inspection and non-destructive testing
for Jascon 2, SGS experts will now focus on extending these services to the
Jascon 30 which is a shallow water pipelay construction accommodation vessel
with modular S-lay pipelay equipment which enables the barge to perform
various offshore construction duties directly in the oilfield.
The SGS services will contribute to the safe and efficient operation of project
equipment and assets by detecting defects in the welds during the construction
phase ensuring WAV's client, Chevron that all components are in compliance with
international acceptance standards and regulations.
SGS non-destructive testing methods for 18 kilometers of the 24 inch diameter
pipe on the Jascon 30 pipelay vessel include, industrial Radiography using
internal X-Ray crawlers, Ultrasonic Testing and Magnetic Particle Inspection.
X-RAY using internal crawlers provides a fast and accurate inspection of hard to
access areas in 24/7 production situations. In the Jascon 2 project, SGS
inspectors were able to successfully radiograph 70 plus digital images per day
and are now seeking to increase this to 100 per day for the Jascon 30 project by
implementing these internal crawlers.
SGS ultrasonic testing experts will use sound waves of short wavelength and high
frequency to detect flaws and corrosion as well as measure material thickness.
This is particularly important quality assurance procedure for determining the
integrity of the pipe material that will be utilized on this Jascon 30 construction
project.
Another quick and reliable NDT technique to be used on the Jascon 30 project is
Magnetic Particle Inspection which detects cracks on, or just below the surface of
ferrous materials. SGS specialists will conduct these inspections in order to
ascertain the condition of the materials used in the Jascon 30 offshore
construction project.
Due to the West African Ventures introduction of a rapid automatic welding
process, the exact duration of SGS testing is yet to be determined.
The SGS NDT Advantage
Eliminating downtime due to avoidable accidents, equipment failure or
regulatory inconsistencies, directly translates into highly productive and
financially profitable facilities. West African Ventures project leaders and decision
makers have chosen SGS to perform independent, expert non-destructive testing
to provide the necessary peace of mind in knowing that the equipment and
components to be used in challenging construction projects are safe, reliable
and compliant. SGS experts deliver every client third-party inspection and testing
of the utmost quality to increase productivity, protect investment and ensure
profitability.
SGS is pleased to assist West African Ventures once more and looks forward to
many more opportunities to work with this respected company.
