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Installation of New 6-inch Gas Pipeline – BK10 SL to Sunah Gas Line

Client: PetroMasila – Masila Petroleum Exploration & Production Company
Location: BK10 Block to Sunah Gas Line, Hadramout – Yemen
Date: 2019

Scope of Work:

Al-Masila executed the engineering and construction works for the installation of a new 6-inch gas pipeline connecting BK10 SL to the Sunah gas line, including pipeline construction, Right of Way (ROW) development, civil works, testing, and commissioning activities to support gas transportation infrastructure.

Key Activities:

• Execution of pipeline tie-in installation at BK10 SL based on approved engineering drawings and P&ID documentation.
• Construction and preparation of the Right of Way (ROW) along the pipeline route including clearing, grading, and access preparation for construction activities.
• Excavation works and ROW preparation across cliff faces, valleys (wadis), and different terrain conditions to enable safe pipeline installation.
• Handling, fabrication, welding, inspection, and installation of pipeline sections according to ASME pipeline construction standards.
• Installation of above-ground pipeline segments, including alignment, pipe stringing, and welding operations.
• Installation of pipeline sleepers, anchors, and expansion loops to ensure proper pipeline stability and flexibility.
• Construction of road crossings using precast concrete U-blocks in accordance with PetroMasila engineering procedures.
• Fabrication and installation of pig launcher and pig receiver facilities to support pipeline cleaning and inspection operations.
• Execution of non-destructive testing (NDT) for weld joints and inspection activities to ensure pipeline integrity.
• Conducting hydrostatic testing, pipeline cleaning, gauging, and commissioning procedures prior to operation.
• Preparation and submission of as-built drawings and quality documentation for project completion.

Key Technical Information:

Pipeline Diameter: 6 inches
Pipeline Length: Approximately 40 km transfer line
Scope Included: ROW construction, pipeline installation, civil works, hydrotesting, and commissioning.