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Our client is a mid-sized gas processing company operating in the heart of Nigeria\u2019s Niger Delta. With rising domestic demand for cleaner fuel and Nigeria\u2019s push to reduce gas flaring, the company recently expanded its processing infrastructure to boost capacity and comply with environmental regulations.<\/p>\n
Located in a high-salinity, high-humidity environment, the facility’s pipeline network required a complete overhaul of its outdated carbon steel fittings. Frequent leakage, joint failure, and corrosion-related shutdowns had become a major operational challenge. The maintenance team reported that flange<\/a> connections and elbows in high-pressure lines degraded rapidly due to exposure to corrosive condensates and moisture-laden air.<\/p>\n The client approached us with a clear requirement.<\/p>\n Deliver high-grade, corrosion-resistant pipe fittings that meet ASME B16.11 and ASTM standards, suitable for sour gas service.<\/b><\/p>\n 1. Aggressive Environmental Conditions:<\/b> 2. High-Pressure, Sour Gas Service:<\/b> 3. Bulk Requirement with Tight Timeline:<\/b> We recommended a material supply of 316L stainless steel and ASTM A182 F51 duplex forged pipe fittings<\/a>, chosen for their exceptional resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, durability in sour gas environments, and long-term performance under pressure.<\/p>\n Products Supplied:<\/b><\/p>\n \u2022 7,500 pcs Socket Weld Elbows (1\u201d to 4\u201d)<\/p>\n \u2022 3,200 pcs Threaded Couplings and Tees<\/p>\n \u2022 2,800 pcs Forged Reducers and Swage Nipples<\/p>\n \u2022 4,600 pcs Flange-adapter fittings for line transitions<\/p>\n \u2022 150 pcs Special custom-machined fittings for compressor skids<\/p>\n All fittings were manufactured to ASME B16.11 specifications, hydro-tested, and supplied with:<\/p>\n \u2022 Full MTC (EN 10204 3.1)<\/b><\/p>\n \u2022 Third-party inspection<\/b> (as requested by the client)<\/p>\n \u2022 Heat number<\/b> on each fitting<\/p>\n \u2022 ISO 9001:2015 compliance<\/p>\n We deployed a dedicated production line to meet the fast-track delivery schedule. All pipe fittings were:<\/p>\n \u2022 Packed in seaworthy wooden crates<\/b> with corrosion inhibitors<\/p>\n \u2022 Labelled with item codes, heat numbers, and purchase order references<\/b><\/p>\n \u2022 Shipped in two partial consignments<\/b> via air and sea freight from India to Port Harcourt, Nigeria<\/p>\n Despite the logistics complexity, the entire 18,000+ pipe fittings were delivered in full within 34 working days.<\/b><\/p>\n Zero Leak Failures:<\/b><\/p>\n Six months post-installation, the facility has reported no leakage or corrosion at any joint, even in previously vulnerable sections.<\/p>\n Extended Maintenance Cycle:<\/b><\/p>\n The client increased maintenance inspection intervals from 3 to 12 months\u2014significantly reducing downtime.<\/p>\n Regulatory Compliance Achieved:<\/b><\/p>\n The successful installation helped the client meet environmental safety compliance set by Nigeria\u2019s Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR).<\/p>\n Repeat Business Secured:<\/b><\/p>\n Impressed with our technical support and delivery reliability, the client placed a second bulk order for an upcoming LPG terminal project.<\/p>\n \u201cWe were impressed by both the product quality and the speed of execution. The fittings arrived with full documentation, and installation was seamless. This partnership has helped us meet operational and regulatory goals without compromise.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2014 Engr. Chinedu Okafor<\/p>\n Head of Maintenance, Gas Processing Facility, Niger Delta<\/p>\n \u201cWe were dealing with a tight deadline and strict inspection needs. Your team delivered on every front\u2014from metallurgy to packaging to documentation. It\u2019s hard to find that kind of reliability today.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2014 Mr. Tunde Akinwale<\/p>\n Procurement Manager, Gas Processing Facility, Niger Delta<\/p>\n This project stands as a strong example of how the right material selection and manufacturing precision can solve complex operational issues in challenging environments. From technical consultation to on-time delivery, we provided more than just fittings\u2014we delivered reliability.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re managing a pipeline or gas processing facility in a corrosive environment like Nigeria\u2019s coastal zones, reach out to us for engineered solutions that last.<\/p>\nChallenges<\/h3>\n
\nThe facility\u2019s proximity to the coast meant elevated salt exposure, which accelerates rusting and pitting\u2014especially at weld seams and threaded joints.<\/p>\n
\nThe fittings had to withstand H\u2082S-laden gas streams and maintain integrity under high operating pressures.<\/p>\n
\nThe project demanded a bulk order of over 18,000 forged fittings<\/b> with full QA\/QC documentation, delivered within 5 weeks<\/b>, including packing, testing, and inspection.<\/p>\nOur Solution<\/h3>\n
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