SG 3.2 - Pipeline Integrity Management Systems

Study Group 3.2

Leader:
Mr TABERKOKT Abderrahmane
SOCIETE ALGERIENNE DE GESTION DU RESEAU DE TRANSPORT DU GAS
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E-mail: taberkokt.abderrahmane@sonelgaz.dz  ataberkokt@lycos.com

Scope and Purpose:

It is necessary to enhance Integrity Plans and introduce an Asset Management approach to reduce the risk of failure and accidents.

·        INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT:

o  To define an Asset Management approach.

o  To provide information on new development to reduce the gaps in integrity threat management.

o  To propose strategies to prolong the life of ageing pipelines or to reclassify the ones in use.

o  To describe what Governments, companies and suppliers are doing to improve “Third party damage prevention” (including the application of new rules)

o  To identify the critical tasks that affect integrity management.

o  To provide appropriate training for personnel performing specialist tasks.

This Study Group will take over the work  currently carried out by the SG 3.3. to build on strategies that support effective IMS HR issues.

In addition, this Study Group will be responsible for building and maintaining a DATABASE OF IGU Member TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS, containing information on transmission network  ( physical data, performance, projects, new rules,  etc)

Members: