By Moses Patience Chat
The Global Process and Pipeline Services Limited (GPPSL), in collaboration with IK-Group of Norway, has deployed for the first time in Nigeria and Africa a 36-inch cryogenic pipeline for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants development in Nigeria.
A cryogenic pipeline is a coaxial double-walled pipeline with vacuum screen insulation, while cryogenic piping refers to a special kind of system that is used in industrial applications which require processing at very low temperatures.
Valuechain learnt that the “Add On Gate Valve (AOGV)” technology deployed by GPPSL and IK-Group is a gate valve that can be converged in pieces over any live flange pair upstream or downstream of the pipework or equipment requiring intervention.
The AOGV Mechanical Isolation Tool can create a zero-energy zone where inspection, modification and maintenance work can be performed safely and efficiently, while production is still maintained.
According to the Managing Director (MD) of GPPSL, Mr. Obi Uzu, the company has saved customers’ productive time and reduced the cost of operation through the deployment of the technology.
“Our AOGV success story is a product of GPPSL partnership with IK-Group of Norway. However, our overall competitive advantage comes from being able to source reliable disruptive technology that is suitable for use on large deepwater projects, ” the GPPSL MD said.
Uzu also stated that the Company has attracted the best hands in the industry from the multinationals to work for it, with an expansion plan into other West African and Sub-Saharan African countries.