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Pipeline Construction & Inspection Services

End-to-End Pipeline Solutions for Safe and Efficient Energy Transportation

At Chrome Consults Nigeria Ltd, we specialize in full-cycle pipeline construction and inspection services, delivering robust, compliant, and cost-effective solutions for onshore, swamp, and offshore pipeline networks. With 15+ years of Niger Delta experience, we ensure seamless project execution—from route surveying to post-construction integrity assurance.

Pipeline Engineering & Design

Precision Planning for Optimal Performance

  • Route Selection & Surveying
    • GIS mapping, geotechnical studies, and environmental impact assessments
    • Swamp/wetland crossing strategies
  • FEED & Detailed Design
    • Hydraulic analysis (PIPESIM, OLGA)
    • Stress analysis (CAESAR II), coating specifications

Onshore & Swamp Pipeline Construction

Challenging Terrain Expertise

  • Right-of-Way (ROW) Preparation
    • Mangrove clearing, dredging, and temporary access roads
  • Pipe Stringing & Welding
    • API 1104-compliant welding procedures
    • Automated welding for high-production projects
  • Trenching & Lowering-In
    • Buoyancy control in swamp sections
    • Rock shielding for river crossings

Offshore & Subsea Pipeline Installation

Marine Pipeline Execution

  • Shore Approach Techniques
    • Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
    • Microtunneling for minimal environmental impact
  • Pipe Lay Methods
    • S-lay, J-lay, and reel-lay for deepwater projects
    • Pipeline end termination (PLET) installation

Testing & Pre-Commissioning

Ensuring System Integrity

  • Hydrostatic Testing
    • API 1110-compliant pressure tests
  • Dewatering & Drying
    • Nitrogen purging for gas pipelines
    • Glycol drying for product purity

Pipeline Inspection & Integrity Services

In-Line Inspection (ILI) - Smart Pigging

Advanced Defect Detection

  • MFL
    (Magnetic Flux Leakage)
     for metal loss
  • UT
    (Ultrasonic Testing)
     for crack detection
  • Geometry
    Pigging
     for dents/buckles

Direct Assessment (DA) Methods

Complementary Integrity Verification

  • ECDA
    (External Corrosion Direct Assessment)
  • ICDA
    (Internal Corrosion Direct Assessment)
  • SCCDA
    (Stress Corrosion Cracking DA)

Above-Ground Surveys

Non-Intrusive Integrity Monitoring

  • Close
    Interval Potential Surveys (CIPS)
  • Direct
    Current Voltage Gradient (DCVG)
  • AC/DC
    Interference Studies

Repair & Rehabilitation

Extending Pipeline Service Life

  • Composite
    Sleeve Repairs
     (per ASME PCC-2)
  • Cut-out
    & Replacement Programs
  • Coating
    Rehabilitation
     (3LPE, FBE reapplications)

Why Choose Chrome Consults?

Proven Niger Delta Experience

  • Constructed 500+ km of pipelines in challenging terrains
  • 100% regulatory compliance (NUPRC)

Technology-Driven Execution

  • Drone-assisted ROW monitoring
  • AI-powered anomaly detection in ILI data

Safety Leadership

  • Constructed 500+ km of pipelines in challenging terrains
  • 100% regulatory compliance (NUPRC)

Partner With Nigeria’s Pipeline Experts

🔧 Need a reliable pipeline partner?
📞 Contact Our Pipeline Division:
📍 Port Harcourt Office: 10 Khana Street, D-Line Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
📧 Email: info@chromeconsults.com
☎ Phone: +234 (0) 807 7751 000