Preventing regional social and environmental conflicts during oil pipeline construction projects

This study aim to proffer solution to the factors causing delay is pipeline construction project deliverables, it compared deterministic model (variable with certainty) and stochastic model (variable with uncertainty), with Six (6) planned project schedules of Brownfield Energy Service Limited for pipeline construction. Time assigned to critical activities, identified from a network analysis, with the aid of the Critical Path Method, expected mean time, both deterministic and stochastic duration was calculated. Program Evaluation Review Techniques (PERT), the variance and standard deviation of the critical activities were also calculated. The probability of completion of a project within a given period was gotten with PERT. Comparing the results for deterministic duration 60 days to 79 days, which is 50% compared to 64%. It was concluded that stochastic model is preferable when scheduling and executing pipeline construction projects, because uncertainties are factored into the planning and scheduling process including delays. Delays during execution stage, occurs mainly due to community related issues, equipment failures, change in job scope and work- men antics but not limited to these. This study advocates elimination of causes of delay, especially before and during project execution phase. It also suggested that every project schedule should follow an order of precedents, prerequisite, and management involvement and cooperation at all stages of the project

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SCENARIO APPROACH TO EFFICIENCY ASSESSMENT OF MAIN OIL PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION INVESTMENT PROJECT

Problems of Gathering Treatment and Transportation of Oil and Oil Products ◽

10.17122/ntj-oil-2019-1-96-107 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 96

Author(s):

G.Z. Nizamova ◽

M.M. Gayfullina

Keyword(s):

Investment Project ◽

Pipeline Construction ◽

Oil Pipeline ◽

Efficiency Assessment ◽

Main Oil Pipeline ◽

Scenario Approach

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Material Selection for Subsea Pipeline Construction under Uncertainties for Niger Delta Region

Journal of Engineering Research and Reports ◽

10.9734/jerr/2020/v14i317128 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 34-43

Author(s):

N. E. Udosoh ◽

Clement Idiapho ◽

Sani Awwal

Keyword(s):

Niger Delta ◽

Material Selection ◽

Research Work ◽

Delta Region ◽

Pipeline Construction ◽

Subsea Pipeline ◽

Oil Pipeline ◽

Niger Delta Region ◽

Selection For ◽

Operational Error

This research work on material selection for subsea pipeline construction was carried out to analyze and recommend suitable material option that satisfies DNV-OS-F101 standard for subsea pipeline constructions which will not succumb to extreme conditions and performs well in unpredictable conditions in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. Crude oil is mainly transported through pipelines, structural failure of the pipelines will severely affect oil production processes and will cause huge economic loss. Data on oil pipeline failures in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria were gathered and the major causes were; corrosion, operational error, third party activities and mechanical failures which were associated with the construction materials and structures of the pipelines. Hence, material selection for subsea pipelines is of vital importance. This paper makes use of Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to the Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) Theory to make fuzzy evaluation of different material options for pipeline construction. Statistical data and experts’ knowledge were integrated in addressing data limitation. This paper utilizes related weights and normalized scores based on experts’ judgements and with the aid of value engineering (VE) method, material criteria based on DNV-OS-F101 standard and TOPSIS Theory to achieve the best material option. The analysis has demonstrated that the estimation of TOPSIS is reliable. The outcome obtained can be used to assist the decision maker in the selection of the best material option suitable for the construction of subsea pipeline in Niger Delta region.

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A Comparison of Remote Sensing Techniques for Centreline and Weld Mapping in Place of Manual Survey in Hazardous Environments

Volume 2: Pipeline Safety Management Systems; Project Management, Design, Construction, and Environmental Issues; Strain Based Design; Risk and Reliability; Northern, Offshore, and Production Pipelines ◽

10.1115/ipc2020-9730 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Joseph Hlady ◽

Dana Sands ◽

Lance Fugate

Keyword(s):

Remote Sensing ◽

Construction Projects ◽

Mobile Mapping ◽

Pipeline Construction ◽

Survey Techniques ◽

Hazardous Environments ◽

Mapping Technology ◽

Remote Sensing Systems ◽

Remote Sensing Techniques ◽

Set Up

Abstract Many places where pipelines are built have soil, basal material and water table conditions which can create suboptimal environments for centerline as-builting and weld mapping. Furthermore, ditches containing multiple pipelines can make as-built and weld mapping particularly complex especially when the pipes are of varying sizes. The complexity of the laying in of multiple pipes may also result in the ditch being exposed longer than desired, enabling further deterioration of ditch conditions and even flooding. At times, circumstances can become so hazardous that manual survey of the pipeline centerline can only be completed while the pipe is outside of the ditch (requiring a transposition) and a variety of survey techniques must be used to capture the centreline locations. Surveying at a distance from the pipes can make verification to weld mapping and field inspection problematic. Recent advancements in remote sensing, particularly mobile LiDAR and imagery collection technology, have lowered collection and processing costs and expanded the applicability of the technology to complex collection environments and harsh conditions on pipeline construction rights-of-way. Additionally, there has been a marked improvement in overall data accuracy and precision from mobile mapping systems. Up until recently, these technologies have only been useful in static construction environments where periods of inactivity during construction afforded the time to set up and collect data in a safe and accurate manner. New remote sensing systems, designed for more rugged, fast-paced, and complex environments are expanding the use of mobile remote sensing to the pipeline construction right of way. These mobile mapping technologies have significant advantages over drone collected data particularly with respect to the logistics of the data collection. Recently, advanced mobile mapping technology was employed on various pipeline construction projects and the accuracy of LiDAR and imagery collection for centerline as-builting and weld mapping was assessed. Some of the project locations were in areas where the traditional manual collection of data could be deemed hazardous or unsafe. This paper evaluates the collection technique against the traditional methods used under hazardous or inaccessible conditions and discusses the benefits of mobile remote sensing for this scenario. The authors also provide an analysis of the remote sensing based as-built and weld mapping data against those acquired through the traditional technique during this trial. Opportunities for adoption of this method as well as improvements to its application are also discussed.

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