INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
The Integrity Management of Onshore & Offshore Pipelines training course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to manage pipeline integrity across all phases of the asset life cycle—from design and operation to decommissioning. Pipelines are critical assets in oil and gas operations, and ensuring their safety, reliability, and efficiency is essential for maintaining business continuity and minimizing operational risks.
This training course focuses on the implementation and optimization of Pipeline Integrity Management Systems (PIMS), providing assurance to stakeholders that the pipeline network is managed to the highest safety and performance standards. Participants will explore leading practices, technical advancements, and risk mitigation strategies used by top operators in the oil and gas industry.
COURSE DETAILS
Objectives
By the end of the Integrity Management of Onshore & Offshore Pipelines training course, participants will be able to:
- Maximize asset value by optimally designing, operating, maintaining, and decommissioning pipeline systems
- Apply effective strategies for managing pipeline integrity and reliability throughout the life cycle
- Understand the top 10 reasons pipeline integrity management systems fail and how to avoid them
- Master the eight core modules of Asset Integrity Management and their relevance to PIMS
- Identify and apply pipeline inspection and monitoring techniques to support risk assessment
- Benchmark pipeline integrity practices with best-in-class industry standards
- Understand recent innovations in pipeline inspection, operation, and decommissioning by major operators
Training Methodology
Participants on this training course will receive a thorough training on the subjects covered by the course outline with the Tutor utilising a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Furthermore:
- Participants will learn by active interaction through the use of exercises, syndicate and group discussion on the program topics and real-life issues
- Throughout the course, participants will be encouraged to discuss their organization specific problems, seek group views and guided to develop their own corrective action agenda for implementation upon returning to their workstations
Organisational Impact
Organizations that invest in this training course will benefit from:
- Extended service life of pipeline assets through improved integrity management
- Reduced maintenance and operational costs by implementing proactive strategies
- Minimized safety, environmental, and reputational risks
- Greater alignment with international pipeline integrity standards
- Enhanced organizational capacity to develop, implement, and scale a comprehensive PIMS framework
Personal Impact
Upon completing this training course, participants will:
- Gain a thorough understanding of pipeline operation, monitoring, inspection, maintenance, and repair
- Be prepared to manage challenges in developing and implementing a PIMS
- Build confidence in applying industry-leading practices to support safe, efficient pipeline management
- Enhance their technical and leadership competencies in pipeline integrity oversight
- Acquire the skills to contribute to improved asset reliability and regulatory compliance
Who should Attend?
This KC Academy Integrity Management of Onshore & Offshore Pipelines training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Integrity Engineers and Leaders
- Pipelines Maintenance
- Inspection/Repair Engineers,
- Team leaders and Managers
- Operation & Production Professional
- Pipelines design Engineers
- Construction Engineers
- Commissioning Engineers
- Corrosion and Inspection Engineers
DAILY AGENDA
Day 1: Introduction
- Origin and Production of Oil & Gas
- Integrity Management Life Cycle
- Data Management and Acquisition
- Data source
- Data acquisition, migration and verification
- Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
- Risk Assessment Tools
- Qualitative & and semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment
- Risk Matrix mathematical model
- Hazard and Hazard Control measure
Day 2: Asset Integrity Management Modules
- Monitoring & Inspection
- Intrusive & Non-Intrusive Monitoring
- Inspection Techniques
- Risk Based Inspection (RBI)
- Implementation
- FFS and Defect assessment tools
- Management of changes MOC
- Performance Management & Reporting Schedules
- Identifying significant KPI’s
- Automation of KPI’s Reporting
Day 3: Asset Integrity Management Modules Continued
- Roles and Responsibilities
- RACI chart model
- Competence review and verification of gaps
- Tactical Review and Audit
- How well designed audit can help the PIMS improvement
- Audit scope and deliverables
- Experience Gained and Lessons Learned
- Lesson Learned from Major accident in wider international community
- Corrosion Damage
- Corrosion Control Measures
- Pipeline & Oil Fields Production Chemistry
Day 4: Monitoring and Control Tools
- Pipeline Flow Assurance Problems
- Design consideration
- Risk Identification and Assessment
- Risk and Risk control measures
- Prediction Modelling
- Risk Based Inspection RBI
- Remnant life Assessment RLA
- Fitness For Service FFS
- Defect Assessment
- Monitoring
Day 5: Road Map to Pipeline Service Life Extension
- Inspection Technique
- Intelligent Pigging
- Routine Mechanical Cleaning
- Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV)
- Service Life Extension
- Commissioning & Decommissioning of Pipelines
- Emergency Preparedness (EPRS)
- Pipelines Repair Techniques
- Codes & Standards
- Requirement of API 1160
- PAS 55 part 1 & 2 (ISO 55000)
- Pipelines Integrity Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
- Computer and Pipelines Management
- Road map to Pipeline Management Excellency
Certificate
- On successful completion of this training course, KC Academy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.