Accelerating Pipeline Cleaning and Isolation Ahead of Schedule

THREE60 Energy was engaged to project manage and develop the UKCS scope for the cleaning and isolation of a major oil production pipeline carrying production from both the UK and Norwegian Continental Shelves.

THREE60 Energy was engaged to project manage and develop the UKCS scope for the cleaning and isolation of a major oil production pipeline carrying production from both the UK and Norwegian Continental Shelves.

Working across multiple stakeholders and suppliers, the project required careful coordination to ensure the cleaning programme could be safely completed within the planned project window while supporting the wider shutdown schedule.

Challenge

The pipeline formed part of critical cross-border production infrastructure, making effective planning and coordination essential.

THREE60 needed to understand the key project drivers, asset priorities and delivery requirements, while coordinating the client and supply chain around a clearly defined execution plan and schedule.

Solution

THREE60 worked collaboratively with the client and suppliers to establish the project requirements, key interfaces and critical delivery metrics.

The team developed and project managed the UKCS cleaning and isolation scope, coordinating the activities required to execute the programme safely and efficiently while maintaining focus on schedule and budget.

Result

All pigs were successfully launched and recovered within the specified project window, with the scope delivered on time and within budget.

The project was ultimately completed ahead of schedule, enabling the client to compress its planned shutdown window and demonstrating the value of collaborative planning and effective project management.