Habshan–Fujairah oil pipeline
| Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Province | Abu Dhabi, Fujairah |
| General direction | north–south |
| From | Habshan |
| Passes through | Sweihan |
| To | Fujairah |
| General information | |
| Type | oil |
| Owner | International Petroleum Investment Company |
| Contractors | China Petroleum Engineering and Construction Corporation |
| Construction started | 2008 |
| Commissioned | 2012 |
| Technical information | |
| Length | 360 km (Script error mi) |
| Maximum discharge | 1.5 Mbbl/d (~Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.×10Expression error: Unexpected < operator. t/a) |
| Diameter | 48 in (Script error mm) |
| Number of pumping stations | 3 |
| Pumping stations | Habsan, Sweihan, Fujairah |
Habshan–Fujairah oil pipeline, also known as Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline (ADCOP), is an oil pipeline in the United Arab Emirates. It starts from the Habshan onshore field in Abu Dhabi and runs to Fujairah.
History
The pipeline was ordered by the International Petroleum Investment Company in order to increase the security of supply and reduce oil transportation through the Strait of Hormuz. The conceptual design of the pipeline was completed in 2006 by Tebodin, and the construction related contracts were awarded in 2007. Construction of the pipeline started on 19 March 2008.[1] It was completed in March 2011.[2] However, its commissioning was postponed several times[3] and it became operational in June 2012.[4]
Technical description
The 48-inch (1,200 mm) pipeline is 360 kilometres (220 mi) long, of which 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) is an offshore section. It passes east of Abu Dhabi city, through Sweihan and west of Al Ain.[5] The pipeline has a capacity of 1.5 million barrels per day (~Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.×10Expression error: Unexpected < operator. t/a). It was designed by WorleyParsons.[6] Construction was managed by ILF Consulting Engineers and carried out by China Petroleum Engineering and Construction Corporation.[1][7] The pipeline is designated to supply the refinery in Fujairah as also the Fujairah export terminal.[5][8] The oil tanks in Fujairah were constracted by Italy's Belleli Energy SpA. An integrated electrical system for the pipeline was designed and supplied by ABB.[9] Pipes were supplied by Sumitomo, Salzgitter AG and Jindal Saw.[10] The technical assurance, risk and safety, asset management and industrial inspection were done by Germanischer Lloyd.[11] The pipeline cost US$3.3 billion.[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Construction begins on Habshan-Fujairah pipeline". Emirates News Agency (Zawya). 2008-03-19. http://www.zawya.com/Story.cfm/sidWAM20080319182002421. Retrieved 2010-01-23.
- ↑ "Construction complete on Habshan – Fujairah oil pipeline". Pipeline International. March 2011. (subscription required). http://pipelinesinternational.com/news/construction_complete_on_habshan_fujairah_oil_pipeline/055349/#. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
- ↑ Cochrane, Paul (2012-03-03). "Cashing in on conflict". Executive. http://www.executive-magazine.com/getarticle.php?article=15223. Retrieved 2012-03-26.
- ↑ Shehab Al Makahle (2012-06-21). "Habshan-Fujairah pipeline starts pumping crude oil". Gulf News. http://gulfnews.com/business/oil-gas/habshan-fujairah-pipeline-starts-pumping-crude-oil-1.1038817. Retrieved 2012-06-28.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Nadim Kawach (2008-07-08). "Habshan oil pipeline to finish ahead of schedule". Emirates Business 24/7 (Zawya). http://www.zawya.com/Story.cfm/sidZAWYA20080708052409. Retrieved 2010-01-23.
- ↑ "IPIC to delay Habshan-Fujairah pipeline start up by one year". Alexander's Gas & Oil Connections. 2008-06-08. http://www.gasandoil.com/goc/company/cnm83028.htm. Retrieved 2010-01-23.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Mohan Kumar, Himendra (2008-06-08). "Fujairah poised to become oil export hub". Gulf News. http://gulfnews.com/business/oil-gas/fujairah-poised-to-become-oil-export-hub-1.820231. Retrieved 2010-01-23.
- ↑ Nadim Kawach (2008-09-24). "Ipic Fujairah pipeline to ensure reliable exports". Emirates Business 24/7 (Zawya). (subscription required). http://www.zawya.com/Story.cfm/sidZAWYA20080924030522/Ipic%20Fujairah%20pipeline%20to%20ensure%20reliable%20exports%20%20/. Retrieved 2010-01-23.
- ↑ "ABB bags UAE pipe work". Upstream Online (NHST Media Group). 2009-11-04. (subscription required). http://www.upstreamonline.com/live/article197776.ece. Retrieved 2010-01-23.
- ↑ "Sumitomo, Salzgitter, Jindal win UAE pipeline deal". Reuters. 2008-01-02. http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUSL3145105720080102. Retrieved 2008-01-02.
- ↑ "GL pipes up in Abu Dhabi". Upstream Online (NHST Media Group). 2009-05-27. (subscription required). http://www.upstreamonline.com/live/article179463.ece. Retrieved 2010-01-23.
