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In Nigeria, the majority of the oil/gas/liquids pipelines are 30 to 50 years old. Most of the pipes were laid on the surface. But these pipelines have become old, corroded and less effective. They fail due to corrosion induced leaks ( resulting from lack of pipeline integrity survey and inadequate corrosion monitoring program design ) as well as vandalism.
In Nigeria, the majority of the oil/gas/liquids pipelines are 30 to 50 years old since the discovery of oil at Oloibiri in Bayelsa State of Nigeria. Most of the pipes were laid on the surface based upon industry standards in the past. But these pipelines have become old, corroded and less effective. They fail in many areas, due to corrosion induced leaks ( resulting from lack of pipeline integrity survey and inadequate corrosion condition monitoring program design ) as well as vandalism.
This problem is being dealt with in different ways by different pipeline operators. This study therefore involves identifying the different options as well as new technology with aging pipeline infrastructure as it relates to Nigeria oil and gas industry. Petroleum exploitation in Nigeria has become a very sensitive environmental issue both within the immediate geographical localities and in global circles. Consequently, knowledge representation and uncertain management has become critical frontline considerations in operating aging pipeline infrastructure. The failures by these pipeline infrastructures due to corrosion are one of the leading causes of availability losses, loss of human life and, environmental degradation in petroleum exploitation within the Nigerian environment. The need therefore arises for companies to seek ways of minimizing the occurrence of these problems, thereby maintaining high facility availability and integrity of the environment.
Key words: oil and gas industry, corrosion induced leaks, integrity survey, petroleum exploitation, knowledge representation, vandalism, uncertainty management
A close-interval potential (CIP) data survey on ~154 km of Crude Oil/Gas pipeline networks. This aim was to generate corrosion data to determine weak sections of the pipelines/flowlines and, to ascertain the effectiveness of the CP system and integrity of the Crude Oil/Gas pipeline networks. The pipeline networks were found safe for continued operation under its present condition.
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This paper seeks to present the uncertain events that occur during the assessment and management of corrosion data survey by using Bayes' Model. In decision making, uncertainty about the outcomes of various situations is an important element of the analysis of the alternative strategies from which the choice must be made.
Three layer polypropylene (3LPP) pipeline coatings failed prematurely in the oilfields of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A failure investigation and analysis into this phenomenon was instigated. The coating disbondment has been found to be due to high residual stress concentration and adhesion loss.