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Local Content in Nigeria (Point Engineering Ltd)
COMPANY OVERVIEW Point Engineering Limited (POINT) is an independent and wholly (100%) Nigerian engineering Consultancy Company dedicated to providing responsive high quality and cost-effective services to clients, who are mainly in the oil and gas production, gas processing and oil refining industries.
POINT was formed in 1995, started business in 1997 and active operations in January 2000 with a dedicated team of mechanical, process, civil/structural, instrumentation and electrical engineers. Since then, the company has evolved into a full multi-disciplinary consultancy group working on contracts.
Our philosophy is to provide innovative, cost effective solutions, on time, within budget and develop a relationship with our clients for mutual respect, whereby our professional approach places us first on the list when considering new tasks or technologies.
We undertake a wide range of Engineering and Project management tasks for oil exploration and production facilities, gas production and processing facilities, separation, liquefaction and oil refining.
Projects executed include study, analysis, engineering (front-end and detailed), procurement assistance and project management services. We have worked and can still work under a number of contractual arrangements including Reimbursable, Target Price, Lump Sum, Service and Frame Contracts depending on the nature of the project assignment and clients’ preference. Our approach is always flexible and whilst we prefer to be contracted directly with the main client, in order to achieve the clients’ goal, we do engage in sub-contract and/or consortium arrangements in order to draw synergy together in meeting clients’ requirements. VISION & MISSION To be a reference POINT in turning Engineering Concepts into Reality in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector.
To prove a POINT for indigenous participation in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector by providing complete; quality assured engineering services capable of satisfying the most stringent requirements of our clients wherever it is required using the best available technical skills.
AFFILIATES In order to pull synergy for effective execution of projects in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry, POINT has entered into strategic technical alliances with the following companies: 1) Global Project Consultants Inc., of 14800 St. Mary’s Lane, Suite 250, Houston, Texas 77079, USA 2) W.S. Atkins (Inc.), of 12121 Wickchester Lane, Suite 550, Houston, Texas 77079, USA 3) Cameron, of 4646 W. Sam Houston Parkway N, Houston, Texas 77041, USA
CASHES POLICY Management of Point Engineering Limited is totally committed to the following Community Affairs, Safety, Health, Environment and Security (CASHES) Policy: • to take all reasonable measures to make personnel, information and facilities secure; minimize the effect of any operation to the host community, minimize injuries at the workplace and minimize environmental damage. • to be sensitive to the needs and concerns of all host communities. • to establish and maintain standards for community affairs, safety, health, the environment and security within the Company which adhere to all relevant aspects of applicable laws and meet the high standards applicable to the industry. • to ensure that all Company personnel are given the necessary information, instruction and training to enable them to work in a secure and safe manner so that they understand and can fulfill their responsibilities with regard to Community Affairs, Safety, Health, Environmental and Security requirements. • to ensure that safety is an integral part of all the work performed by the Company. QUALITY POLICY
Management of Point Engineering Limited is totally committed to the following Quality Policy and Objectives:
• to achieve a quality service by meeting customers’ requirements. • to define and document the Quality System for all functions of the company to comply with the requirements of ISO 9001 latest edition. • to develop and use qualified personnel, trained with the necessary skills and experience to perform their duties. • to perform in accordance with the documented Quality System with the aim of developing all products and services correctly the first time. • to ensure that services and products provided by Point Engineering are in accordance with the contract, safety and legislative requirements. • to ensure that quality activities are specified to suppliers to maintain the overall level of quality of the project. • to continually evaluate the Quality System’s suitability and monitor its operation to improve its effectiveness. INFRASTRUCTURE IT and Communication: POINT offices are designed with state of art facility to cater for the engineering requirement of the client. The work stations are networked to a centralized location where servers, printers, plotters and other requirements are integrated for smooth operations.
Software: Licensed and certified software required for carrying out Design and Detail Engineering based on the client’s requirements. SCOPE OF SERVICES We have the capability to handle projects from the initial feasibility phase right through to design, implementation and commissioning. Also, we can provide assistance at a particular stage of the project cycle according to clients’ requirements. We undertake various kinds of projects which are categorized as follows:
Process / Front-End Engineering Detailed Engineering Design Project Management / Consultancy Services • Field Development Studies • Feasibility & Concept Selection Studies • Debottlenecking, Upgrade / Revamp Studies. • Pipeline Hydraulic Studies. • Flow Assurance & Riser Analysis. • Complete Basic Engineering / FEED Packages. • Mechanical / Piping Design • Corrosion Prevention & Cathodic Protection Design. • Electrical Design • Instrumentation Design. • Pipeline Design. • Civil / Structural Designs (Onshore & offshore including platform modeling using SACS) • As-built Drawings. • Discipline Support for EPC Projects. • Plant Technical Appraisal / Audit. • Software Development / Training. • Economic Studies. • Design Verification / Audit. • Design & Safety • Reviews (HAZOP,HAZID, FIREPRAN, etc.) • Operational Assistance / Support. • Multi-disciplined Project Management. • Technical Support
PROJECT EXPERIENCE Point Engineering Limited has a proven track record in providing quality and cost effective engineering and project management services to client’s specifications, on schedule and within budget. We have worked on various engineering projects for major oil and gas companies both onshore / offshore in Nigeria. The following are some major companies we have either worked directly or indirectly (as sub-contractor) for in Nigeria:
Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited
Engineering Services Agreement 1 (ESA 1) – Duration: 3 Years (2004-2007) – Total Man Hours: 200,000. 30 Projects were executed with the objective of ensuring the integrity and reliability of production facilities within MPN’s operating portfolio. The projects ranged from new facility design to facility upgrades / restoration. Engineering Services Agreement 2 (ESA 2) – Duration: 5 Years (2007-2012) – Total Man Hours: Up to 3,000,000. Same objective as in ESA 1, with expanded workscope and additional challenges.
Addax Petroleum Development (Nigeria) Limited Engineering Studies and Detailed Design on Adanga Production Complex Detail Design for OML – 124 Wellhead Hook-Ups and New Flowlines Installations on their MOPU Marc Lorenceau and Adanga Drilling and Production Platform (ADPP) In-place and spectral fatigue assessment of Adanga DPP & Oron Wellhead Platform (WHP) SHELL (SPDC / SNEPCo / SNG)
Preparation of Operating and Maintenance Manuals for 4 swamp flowstations Detailed Design of Electrical Utilities for Warri Data Center Define Phase Engineering for Bonga SW/Aparo Gas Export Pipeline Detailed Interface Design for Produced Water Re-injection at Obigbo North Detailed Design of Electrical Utilities for Port Harcourt Data Center Preparation of Integrated Operating Standards Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited / SAIPEM
Brass Canal / Fire Fighting Pump Station Revamp Project OB-OB Gas Plant Upgrade for LNG Trains 4, 5 & 6 Gas Supply FEED for Gas Lift and Gas Export Study
Elf Petroleum Nigeria Limited
Engineering Services FEED Project Basic Engineering Studies and Design for the Material Recovery Facilities at Obagi Field – OML 58
Chevron Nigeria Limited Meren WIP Field Engineering Project Daewoo Nigeria Limited Cawthorne Channel AGG Pipeline Project
Others: • Foster Wheeler • AMNI International Limited • Ozono Nigeria Limted • Oiltest Well Service Limited • ENERCO Nigeria Limited
APPROACH Engineering and project management services of this nature require a high level of skillful and experienced resources to ensure that all critical issues are fully addressed and the best "fit-for-purpose" and cost effective solutions are identified and implemented at all stages of projects. In addition to the degree of highly skilled and experienced resources, the level of staff based resources is also important in providing continuity and commitment to long terms projects or service agreements. POINT maintains a wide spread of staff based professionals specializing in various aspects of oil and gas engineering disciplines or activities.
Engineering Library: Comprises of: Professional Textbooks and Journals Engineering Standards and Codes - API, DEP’s, etc. Regulatory Guidelines - DPR, FEPA, etc. QA/QC Procedures & Training Manuals, etc. Sample Project Deliverables
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http://www.nigeriagalleria.com/Oil_and_Gas/Engineering_Design_Consultancy_p.html
http://www.financialstandardnews.com Article of Monday October 22, 2007.
Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited: ESA 1 articles
External Sources: https://www.pointengineering.com Mobile - Reviewer NOTE: Certificate of Security error for this site - Ariel♥Gold
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