The gas and liquids are transported through these pipelines from where it is produced to our processing plants. Our Maintenance teams continue to regularly carry out inspection and rehabilitation works of these pipelines as well as new pipelines are being built to expand our capacity further.
BGC operates a network of around 550 kilometers of natural gas, hydrocarbon liquids and industrial water pipelines. The gas and liquids are transported through these pipelines from where it is produced to our processing plants. Our Maintenance teams continue to regularly carry out inspection and rehabilitation works of these pipelines as well as new pipelines are being built to expand our capacity further.
Asset integrity is one of BGC’s key focus areas as it is linked back to safety. Our pipelines cross very remote areas whereby our staff and contractors must undertake lengthy journeys to reach work sites. Despite these challenges we have made significant progress in checking the integrity of our pipeline network since BGC assumed responsibility in May 2013 to date to mitigate risks and leaks.
In addition, mines and other explosive remnants of war are a serious hazard along many of our pipeline routes. These must be carefully cleared before work can begin, frequently along the entire length of the pipeline and throughout the 50-metre-wide pipeline right of way. Sometimes walking many kilometers along pipeline routes is the only safe way to reach inspection sites.
At the same time BGC is rehabilitating the sections of pipeline that are in most pressing need of repair to restore asset integrity and secure production. Our pipeline rehabilitation program is providing training opportunities for BGC staff in disciplines that include pipeline engineering, construction, and operations. For contractors the work creates development opportunities in skills like welding, pipe fitting, rigging, scaffolding, heavy equipment operation, and cathodic protection.