National Oil Company · Onshore Midstream

Trunkline Flange Managements

Integrated flange management program across 840km of trunkline pipeline delivering joint integrity certification, zero loss-of-containment events, and measurable cost avoidance.

Active Nigeria
Project iamge
Location Nigeria · Onshore
Client Type National Oil Company
Duration 18 Months
Project Value $47M
Year 2024
Status Active

The Challenge

The client operates an 840-kilometer onshore trunkline network carrying crude and refined products. Over time, pressure cycling and environmental exposure led to bolt relaxation and gasket degradation across critical flange joints.

The constraint: multiple vendors created fragmented data and accountability gaps.

Our Approach

Fairtex deployed an integrated model combining inspection, hydraulic systems, and pipeline infrastructure under a single program lead.

Phase 1 — Assessment

Full network scan and joint classification.

Phase 2 — Intervention

Critical joints repaired and certified using hydraulic tensioning.

Phase 3 — Integration

Digital dashboard for real-time monitoring and reporting.

Phase 4 — Handover

Training and knowledge transfer to client teams.

Outcome

The program eliminated leakage risk, reduced compliance exposure, and established a reusable integrity baseline.

Project Outcomes

Measured against procurement KPIs.

Measured against client performance KPIs and audited internally.

2,847+
Critical Joints Certified
All high-risk joints certified within first 12 months.
0
Loss-of-Containment Events
Zero failures recorded since program start.
$8.2M
Cost Avoided
Avoided regulatory penalties and shutdown costs.
15.2M
Man-Hours LTI-Free
Executed without a lost-time incident.
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Fairtex delivered what three vendors couldn't — one integrated program with clear accountability.

Head of Pipeline Integrity National Oil Company · Nigeria
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