An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Onshore Pipeline Engineering:
Design, Construction & Maintenance

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Onshore pipelines play a vital role in transporting oil and gas resources safely and efficiently. As critical infrastructure assets, their proper design, construction, and maintenance are essential for operational integrity, cost efficiency, and environmental safety. With increasing demand for pipeline reliability, the industry requires professionals equipped with both technical knowledge and practical skills to manage pipeline systems across their full lifecycle.

This Onshore Pipeline Engineering: Design, Construction & Maintenance training course delivers a complete overview of onshore pipeline projects—from initial concept and design through construction, inspection, and ongoing maintenance. Participants will gain valuable insights into industry standards, engineering best practices, and integrity management techniques necessary for long-term asset performance.

Designed for engineers, technical staff, and project professionals, this course empowers delegates with the tools and confidence needed to drive safer, more cost-effective, and compliant pipeline operations.

Key Learning Features

  • In-depth exploration of pipeline design methodologies and specifications
  • Best practices for fabrication and field construction of onshore pipelines
  • Inspection and maintenance strategies to ensure long-term pipeline integrity
  • Common threats to pipeline safety and mitigation techniques
  • Pipeline integrity management systems and regulatory frameworks

COURSE DETAILS

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OBJECTIVES

By the end of this Onshore Pipeline Engineering: Design, Construction & Maintenance training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand engineering principles behind pipeline design and layout
  • Navigate challenges in pipeline installation across various terrains
  • Apply advanced testing and inspection techniques to assess pipeline performance
  • Implement effective maintenance strategies to prevent pipeline failure
  • Manage pipeline integrity programs aligned with international standards
  • Improve operational safety and minimize environmental risks in pipeline operations
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TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This Onshore Pipeline Engineering: Design, Construction and Maintenance training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented including:

  • Course manual
  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Videos
  • Competency assurance tests including pre-assessment and post-assessment tests

The daily training course will be highly interactive and participative. This involves regular discussion of applications as well as hands-on exposure to techniques using examples from case studies and real projects. Delegates are strongly encouraged to bring and share their own experiences, lessons learnt from the work domain. This adds greater relevancy to the content.

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ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT

Organizations investing in this training course will benefit from:

  • Enhanced technical capability in pipeline planning and execution
  • Improved reliability and efficiency of pipeline operations
  • Reduced maintenance and operational costs through proactive integrity management
  • Strengthened safety and compliance with environmental and regulatory standards
  • Increased longevity of pipeline assets through informed decision-making
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PERSONAL IMPACT

Professionals attending this training course will gain:

  • Holistic knowledge of the onshore pipeline project lifecycle
  • Practical skills to contribute to design, construction, and maintenance activities
  • Enhanced understanding of pipeline safety, testing, and repair
  • Confidence to participate in multi-disciplinary project teams
  • Broader career opportunities in the global pipeline engineering sector
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This KC Academy Onshore Pipeline Engineering: Design, Construction and Maintenance training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Piping Engineers
  • Pipeline Engineers who want to expand their knowledge in the pipeline industry
  • Operations Engineers
  • Project Engineers
  • Maintenance Engineers and Technicians
  • Engineers from all disciplines who are new to the pipeline industry
  • Managers and Executives who are new to the pipeline industry

DAILY AGENDA

Day 1: Elements of Pipeline Design and Route Selection
  • Pipeline Route Selection
  • Class location
  • Survey and Geotechnical aspects
  • Codes and Standards
  • Economics and Cost estimate
Day 2: Onshore Pipeline Design
  • Pipeline Design
  • Expansion and Flexibility
  • Buoyancy Control
  • Materials Selection and Quality Management
  • Wall Thickness/Pipe Grade
  • Flow Assurance
  • Transient Flow in Liquid and Gas Pipelines
Day 3: Fabrication and Construction
  • Right-of-Way
  • Ditching
  • Concrete Work
  • Pipeline fabrication
  • Pipe Laying
  • Pipeline Pigging
  • Pipe Lowering
  • Pipeline Welding
  • Main Standards for line pipe manufacturing and testing
  • Crossings (Road, Highways, Minor Streams, and Utilities)
  • Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
Day 4: Protection, Inspection and Testing of Pipelines
  • External coatings
  • Thermoplastic liners for oilfield pipelines
  • Cathodic protection
  • Inspection and monitoring
  • Direct assessment
  • Intelligent pigging
  • Eddy current testing in pipeline inspection
  • Non-destructive tests (NDT) and Nondestructive examination (NDE) techniques and technologies
  • Ultrasonic monitoring of pipeline wall thickness
Day 5: Integrity and Maintenance of Pipelines
  • Threats to pipeline integrity and safety
  • External corrosion of pipelines in soil
  • Evaluation and mitigation of mechanical damage in pipelines
  • Erosion-corrosion in oil and gas pipelines
  • Black powder in gas transmission pipelines
  • Pipeline cleaning
  • Managing of aging pipelines
  • Pipeline repair
  • Pipeline abandonment
  • Risk management of pipelines
  • Case histories
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Certificate

On successful completion of this training course, KC ACademy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

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