PCE Nigeria Limited and its partner, Lantic, are set to deploy their engineering expertise gained from the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) and Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) pipeline projects to new infrastructure developments across Nigeria. The companies have completed challenging sections of the AKK and OB3 pipelines, including two major gas pipeline crossings under the River Niger. This experience has expanded their capacity to execute complex projects, including Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), pipeline engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), and buried pipeline detection systems (BPDS).
The River Niger crossings demonstrated the capability of specialised HDD engineering to deliver major pipeline infrastructure under difficult conditions. PCE Nigeria executed an approximately 1.56-kilometre HDD pullback beneath the River Niger for the AKK pipeline, which transports gas from Ajaokuta through Abuja and Kaduna to Kano. The AKK pipeline project aims to enhance gas supply to power generation and industrial users in the region. The successful completion of this project showcases PCE Nigeria's expertise in pipeline construction.
PCE Nigeria also completed an approximately 2,000-metre, 48-inch HDD pullback beneath the River Niger for the OB3 gas pipeline, connecting Ndoni in Rivers State with Aboh in Delta State. The OB3 pipeline is part of the infrastructure designed to link Nigeria's eastern and western gas networks, enhancing the country's gas transportation capacity. The company utilised specialised HDD engineering due to the length of the underground sections and varying ground conditions encountered during construction.
The collaboration between PCE Nigeria and Lantic brings together specialist engineering capabilities, HDD equipment, and drilling products, including Bentonite and drilling-fluid solutions. This partnership enables the companies to provide comprehensive solutions for pipeline projects, covering the entire development cycle, including site assessment, engineering, construction, testing, and commissioning. PCE Nigeria's technical resources include HDD rigs, mud pumps, recycling systems, reamers, and other drilling tools.
According to Xu Liangkui of PCE Nigeria, the two River Niger crossings showcased the capacity of specialised HDD engineering to deliver major pipeline infrastructure under challenging conditions. The company is now bringing this expertise to the next generation of pipeline projects, leveraging its experience in Nigeria and international markets, including China and Thailand. PCE Nigeria's expertise in HDD and pipeline EPC positions it for future projects.
The companies are positioning their experience from AKK and OB3 for further pipeline and infrastructure developments as Nigeria expands gas transportation capacity between producing regions and major demand centres. PCE Nigeria is open to new project enquiries involving HDD, pipeline EPC, BPDS, Bentonite and drilling-fluid solutions, HDD equipment, and technical engineering support. The company's capabilities cover the pipeline development cycle.
With their expertise and resources, PCE Nigeria and Lantic are well-positioned to support Nigeria's growing demand for specialised pipeline construction. The companies' experience in executing complex projects and their comprehensive range of technical resources make them suitable partners for future pipeline and infrastructure developments in Nigeria and beyond.
Key points
- PCE Nigeria and Lantic are leveraging their expertise from the AKK and OB3 pipeline projects for future infrastructure developments.
- The companies have expanded their capacity to execute complex projects, including HDD, EPC, and BPDS.
- PCE Nigeria is open to new project enquiries involving HDD, pipeline EPC, BPDS, and other specialised technical services.
