WATLNE
Watlne is a standalone consultancy firm in the oil and gas sector, focusing on subsea technologies, pipeline management, and field development engineering based in Lagos, Nigeria.
We are well-versed in the common challenges of the subsea and pipeline industry and provide our clients with practical, tested, and proven solutions that ensure operational excellence and cost efficiency.
Expert management of subsea production system units and obsolescence solutions.
Comprehensive testing and pre-commissioning for onshore/offshore projects.
Creating detailed design drawings for both mature and new oil & gas projects.
End-to-end decommissioning services for offshore oil and gas assets.
Pipeline inspections and comprehensive quality assurance services.
Strategic placement of skilled personnel for seamless client operations.
Sourcing custom subsea components with cost-effective, expedited delivery.
Specialized support for offshore intervention campaigns and operations.
Watlne manages the obsolescence of subsea production system units, including non-OEM proprietary equipment specifications and procurement.
Since 2015, Watlne has been deeply engaged in Agip's ABO subsea systems obsolescence management, encompassing EPCM's SMU's, EPUs, SCM's, LSCM's, EPCM's, watchdog and PLC panels, as well as all Freelance hardware and software applications from 2000 to newer models.
We extend the life of your critical subsea production systems through expert obsolescence management and non-OEM solutions.
We assist our clients in the ongoing testing and pre-commissioning activities for both new and existing onshore/offshore projects.
Comprehensive management of equipment supply chains including Xmas Trees, IWOCS, and Intervention Reels.
On-site refurbishment, equipment testing, sign-off procedures, and comprehensive certification.
Offshore recovery, component replacement, testing, and deployment/commissioning of subsea units.
Watlne has the capability to create design drawings for both mature and new projects, including equipment upgrades, re-qualification drawings that detail updated test, burst, collapse pressure ratings, and PIDs.
Watlne is well-equipped to manage engineering projects with scopes under 50k manhours, leveraging both in-house expertise and external resources. Our services encompass design engineering, retrofit/as-built engineering for field modifications, and tie-backs.
Watlne recently completed the ABO Field Subsea Systems Offshore Survey and Obsolescence Studies, submitting as-built drawings that accurately depict the field's current state.
Creating comprehensive design drawings for mature and new projects with detailed specifications and ratings.
Managing engineering projects with expert in-house capabilities and strategic external resources.
Watlne has extensive experience in mature oil and gas regions such as the North Sea and Gulf of Mexico, with our directors and consultants playing key roles in numerous offshore asset decommissioning projects. These projects encompass assets situated in water depths ranging from 40 to 1500 meters.
Through our partnership with PDI UK Ltd, we engage in the decommissioning process from the late life stage of an asset, through to production cessation, and finally, the decommissioning itself. Additionally, our partner companies provide support in areas such as business strategy, economics, and liabilities, regulatory compliance, well plug and abandonment, and the physical removal of seabed infrastructure.
A significant aspect of our services involves developing engineering strategies for the removal and reuse of valuable assets.
End-to-end asset management from late life stage through production cessation to final decommissioning.
Watlne offers extensive technical assistance for pipeline inspections, guaranteeing compliance with client requirements for both hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon pipelines. Our proficiency spans all facets of subsea equipment testing and commissioning.
We possess in-house capabilities for QAQC operations, encompassing fabrication, welding, assembly, integration, and testing. Our recent endeavors include the AGBAMI Phase 3 subsea equipment QAQC for CHEVRON and NAPIMS, and QAQC for AGIP's 2019 ABO Intervention campaigns, utilizing a variety of specialized inspection and measurement tools.
Comprehensive technical assistance ensuring compliance for both hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon pipelines.
In-house capabilities for fabrication, welding, assembly, integration, and testing with the highest quality standards.
Proven track record with major projects like AGBAMI Phase 3 for CHEVRON and AGIP's ABO Intervention campaigns.
At Watlne, we strategically place our highly skilled contractors and consultants within clients' offices and offshore facilities to ensure seamless support for their daily operations. Notably, we provided two subsea engineers for FMC, one for Energy works, and one for Aveon yard during the Agbami project.
Recently, we deployed senior drilling and completions personnel on a land rig for Niger Delta Petroleum Resources and a well engineering manager at Niger Delta Petroleum Resources's Lagos/PH office. Additionally, we supplied technical experts for pre-commissioning tasks on the Egina FPSO at Ladol yard in Lagos.
Strategic placement of highly skilled contractors and consultants within client facilities for seamless operational support.
Deployment of senior technical specialists for critical drilling, completion, and pre-commissioning operations.
Watlne has a proven track record of sourcing custom subsea components for Agip ABO subsea systems, offering clients cost-effective solutions with expedited delivery times through our extensive network of global suppliers.
Notably, Watlne successfully designed, manufactured, tested, and installed retrofitted Anodes on all ABO subsea structures, significantly enhancing their durability. This achievement was made possible by employing custom-made tooth-bearing clamps and CP cables.
Access to global supplier networks for cost-effective procurement of custom subsea components with expedited delivery times.
With our extensive experience in managing ageing assets in the North-sea, we have carved out a specialized market for ourselves in the intervention support services engineering sector.
We successfully carried out two offshore intervention campaigns for Nigerian Agip Exploration on the Abo field.
Our involvement encompassed the preparation of the comprehensive scope of work, development of intervention procedures, oversight of clients' third-party contractors and contractor equipment, oversight of equipment mobilization and demobilization to reduce costs, offshore support from FPSO and intervention vessel, implementation of MOCs, supporting clients with HSE and SIMOPS, provision of offshore immediate technical decisions, supporting clients with campaign cost management and organizing project close-out sessions.
Detailed preparation of work scopes and intervention procedures tailored to specific project requirements.
Expert oversight of third-party contractors and equipment to ensure seamless project execution.
Comprehensive support for Health, Safety, Environment, and Simultaneous Operations management.
Strategic campaign cost management and efficient mobilization/demobilization to optimize project budgets.
Contact our team today to discuss how our engineering and technical services can benefit your project.
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