OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OIL AND GAS FACILITIES
ABNL is the leading Operation and maintenance of oil and gas facilities specialist in this part of the world. We ensure the safe and efficient production and transportation of oil and gas resources. These activities involve a range of tasks and responsibilities, from routine inspections and maintenance to troubleshooting and emergency response. Highlighted as follows :are our processes in operating and maintaining oil and gas facilities:
- ABNL operation and maintenance practices help prevent accidents, reduce downtime, and maximize the efficiency and lifespan of equipment. This, in turn, results in cost savings, improved safety, and increased production output.
- We put in place processes that require regular monitoring, maintenance, and repairs to remain in good working condition. We ensure that we properly maintain these facilities and prevent equipment breakdown, leaks, spills, and other operational problems that can have serious environmental, health, and safety implications.
- Regular inspections: We conduct regular inspections of equipment and facilities as this is essential to identify potential issues before they escalate into major problems. Our Inspections cover all components of the facility, including pipelines, valves, pumps, and storage tanks.
- Preventive maintenance: We Implement a preventive maintenance program and this helps reduce the risk of equipment breakdowns and prolong the lifespan of equipment. This includes routine maintenance tasks such as lubrication, testing, and calibration of equipment.
- Training and development: We invest in training and development programs for maintenance staff and this helps enhance their skills and knowledge, enabling them to effectively troubleshoot and repair equipment. We always utilize the latest technologies and best practices in maintenance.
- Emergency response planning: We develop a comprehensive emergency response plan that is crucial to quickly and effectively address accidents and spills. Our plan outlines procedures for responding to emergencies, including evacuations, containment, and cleanup.
- Asset management: ABNL Implements an asset management system that can help companies track and maintain their equipment efficiently. This includes documenting equipment history, scheduling maintenance tasks, and tracking spare parts inventory.
- Remote monitoring: ABNL deploys remote monitoring systems that allow operators to monitor equipment and facilities from a central control room or even from a mobile device. This enables real-time monitoring of equipment performance, enabling quick detection of issues and proactive maintenance.
- Predictive maintenance: ABNL uses data analytics and machine learning algorithms to predict equipment failures before they occur. By analyzing historical data and equipment performance, we can identify patterns and trends that indicate potential error or equipment failure.
We ensure that safe operational performance is achieved and cost is minimized for our clients. We specialize in maintaining clients’ production facilities such that they do what they should at a minimal cost while applying the highest safety and environmental standards in the oil and gas industry.
We execute pre to post-operation and maintenance activities, which cover all phases. ABNL has all required permits, OEM supports, and technical partnership agreements required to execute our operation and maintenance of Oil and Gas facilities in Nigeria and the West African Sub-region.
Our knowledge and expertise in O&M are thoroughly built into every project to ensure that our performance satisfies our client’s needs.
Our services can be applied to the operations of all Oil and Gas facilities, and this includes but is not limited to the operations and maintenance of Marine and Production systems and shore base and supply base operations support amongst others.
Operations & Maintenance
- Management and scheduling of day-to-day operations of facilities
- Planning and scheduling of all major maintenance activities including preventive maintenance, planned shutdown, and unscheduled repairs
- Risk management on O&M activities for entire facility
- Facility operations optimization
- Technical and Engineering support
- Procurement and Logistics support
Operation Readiness and Assurance Phase
- Management and scheduling of day-to-day operations of facilities
- Setting up fully competent operations teams for both onshore and offshore works
- Developing operating procedures, safety management systems, training, and competency assurance
- Preparing and procuring specialized services, equipment, tools, spare parts, and consumables
- Setting up onshore infrastructure, including warehousing and logistics support requirements
- Coordinating third-party services such as catering and marine support services
- Assignment of O&M team to fabrication yard for familiarization session with facilities under construction or conversion
- Pre-start audits
- Commissioning and start-up activities
Operation & Maintenance Phase
- Management and scheduling of day-to-day operations of facilities
- Planning and scheduling of all major maintenance activities including preventive maintenance, planned shutdown and unscheduled repairs
- Risk management on O&M activities for entire facility
- Facility operations optimization
- Technical and Engineering support
- Procurement and Logistics support
Demobilization Phase
- Preparation for removal of facilities from the oil field
- Cleaning out tanks, and process vessels, decommissioning and preservation of systems and machinery
- Hand over to asset owner