2003 - Penspen, ITGI Poseidon Project, Greece
Summary
The ITGI Poseidon project was a major gas pipeline initiative aimed at enhancing energy security in Europe by transporting natural gas from the Caspian region to Italy via Greece. The project involved extensive offshore and onshore pipeline infrastructure, requiring a high level of reliability and risk management.
Challanges
Ensuring the reliability and safety of long-distance gas transportation while operating in both offshore and onshore environments presented multiple challenges. The pipeline had to withstand potential mechanical failures, corrosion, and fluctuating operating conditions.
Solution
Conducted pipeline RAM analysis to assess availability, predict maintenance needs, and minimize downtime.
Implemented a corrosion risk assessment (CRA) to evaluate pipeline degradation over time and develop mitigation measures.
Applied reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies to balance preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
Developed emergency response plans to minimize the impact of potential failures on gas supply reliability.
