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Fairtex Successfully Completed the OML 102 FFSD Campaign Shutdown Project

Fairtex Integrated Services Ltd successfully completed the OML 102 FFSD Campaign Shutdown Project for Total E&P Nigeria Limited, delivering critical maintenance and integrity restoration activities within the planned shutdown execution window.

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Fairtex Technical Editorial Team Operations & Integrity Communications
· December 4, 2021
Fairtex Successfully Completed the OML 102 FFSD Campaign Shutdown Project

OML 102 FFSD Campaign Shutdown Team

Fairtex Integrated Services Ltd has successfully completed the shutdown activities for the OML 102 FFSD Campaign Project in accordance with client requirements for Total E&P Nigeria Limited. The campaign involved critical offshore maintenance and integrity restoration scopes executed under controlled shutdown conditions.

Project Overview

The OML 102 FFSD Campaign Project was executed as part of planned shutdown and maintenance activities aimed at supporting offshore asset reliability, operational continuity, and integrity management objectives.

Shutdown campaigns in offshore environments require disciplined planning, coordination between multiple work fronts, and strict compliance with operational and safety procedures. The successful completion of the project reflects structured execution across maintenance, inspection, and offshore support activities.

Key issue: Offshore shutdown campaigns compress critical maintenance scopes into narrow operational windows, making execution discipline and work sequencing essential for successful delivery.

Scope of Work Executed

The project covered multiple offshore maintenance and integrity-related scopes, including equipment replacement, corrosion-related interventions, and structural preservation activities.

Major executed scopes included:

  • Replacement of OFD Oil Manifold Depressurization Valves
  • Replacement of corroded instrument airlines
  • Replacement of corroded flow-lines
  • Flare tripod surface preparation and painting activities

These activities were carried out in accordance with approved shutdown procedures, operational controls, and client execution requirements.

Integrity and Maintenance Considerations

Corrosion management remains a significant operational challenge across offshore oil and gas assets. Components such as instrument airlines, flow-lines, valves, and exposed structural elements are continuously subjected to harsh environmental conditions that can affect long-term reliability and operational safety.

The replacement of corroded systems during shutdown periods helps operators address integrity concerns under controlled conditions while minimizing operational disruption during live production.

Effective shutdown maintenance is not only about replacing degraded equipment, but also about restoring operational confidence before startup and return-to-service activities.

Shutdown Execution and Coordination

The execution of offshore shutdown scopes requires coordinated interface management between offshore operations personnel, maintenance teams, safety coordinators, logistics support units, and client representatives.

For the OML 102 FFSD Campaign Project, work execution focused on:

  1. Controlled isolation and maintenance access
  2. Safe removal and replacement activities
  3. Offshore logistics coordination
  4. Inspection and verification support
  5. Quality compliance during reinstatement activities
  6. Schedule adherence within the shutdown window

Operational focus: Successful shutdown performance depends heavily on preparation quality, workforce coordination, permit compliance, and disciplined reinstatement processes.

Project Delivery Outcome

The OML 102 FFSD Campaign Project was completed within the planned execution timeline and in accordance with the requirements of Total E&P Nigeria Limited.

The completion of the project reinforces the importance of structured shutdown planning, offshore maintenance coordination, and integrity-focused execution in supporting safe and reliable offshore operations.

Fairtex Offshore Support Services

Fairtex Integrated Services Ltd continues to provide operational support services across offshore and industrial environments, including shutdown maintenance, integrity support, inspection coordination, corrosion intervention activities, fabrication support, and maintenance execution services.

Integrated offshore maintenance support remains essential for operators seeking to maintain operational reliability while addressing equipment degradation, corrosion exposure, and shutdown-related maintenance requirements.

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Fairtex Technical Editorial Team
Operations & Integrity Communications

The Fairtex Technical Editorial Team develops operational and engineering insight content focused on offshore maintenance, shutdown execution, asset integrity, inspection coordination, and operational reliability across the oil and gas industry.