SGS Verifies Offshore Petroleum Jetty and Pipeline Route Compliance in Pakistan

Objective

SGS was assigned the responsibility of validating and verifying critical components, ensuring full compliance with national regulations while maintaining operational integrity and safety.

• Review and Verification of Offshore Petroleum Jetty Coordinates: Ensuring the accuracy of the jetty's coordinates
• Witnessing and Verification of Pipeline Landmarks (Onshore): Confirming the physical landmarks along the onshore pipeline segments
• Review of Pipeline Coordinates (Offshore): Assessing and verifying the pipeline's offshore coordinates for compliance
• Witnessing Jetty Installation: Ensuring that the Offshore Petroleum Jetty is installed within the territorial jurisdiction of the federal government in the Arabian Sea and is correctly connected to the shore terminal and storage facilities via a subsea pipeline
• Verification of Regulatory Compliance: Reviewing the alignment of the installation with the S.R.O. 979(1)/2006 published in the Gazette of Pakistan, which declares the Offshore Petroleum Jetty as a customs port, and ensuring the pipeline's use of any provincial infrastructure complies with legal requirements

Benefits to the Client

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensured the installation met all legal requirements set by the Government of Pakistan
• Accurate Information: Provided the client with validated and reliable data on their offshore and onshore infrastructure
• Operational Confidence: Strengthened the client's confidence in their infrastructure's compliance and operational integrity
• Risk Mitigation: Reduced the risk of non-compliance penalties or operational disruptions by thoroughly vetting critical infrastructure
• Efficient Decision-Making: Enabled informed decisions regarding the use and maintenance of the pipeline and jetty

Why Choose SGS

• Industry Expertise: Decades of experience in the oil and gas sector, providing specialized knowledge in offshore and onshore infrastructure.
• Global Reputation: Trusted leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification services worldwide
• Comprehensive Services: End-to-end support for compliance, from inspection to validation and certification
• Precision and Accuracy: Commitment to delivering precise and reliable results that meet stringent industry standards
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of national and international regulations, ensuring seamless compliance for clients
• Client-Centric Approach: Tailored services to meet the specific needs and challenges of each client, ensuring optimal outcomes

Conclusion

The successful completion of this vetting exercise ensured the client’s adherence to national regulations while showcasing SGS's vital role in promoting the sustainable and safe operation of offshore petroleum facilities. Through expert services that uphold the highest standards, SGS continues to support the oil and gas industry in maintaining both operational integrity and regulatory compliance.