The construction of three new LACT (aka oil metering units) is being performed as part of the Debottlenecking Program implementation.
The connection of the LACT pipelines was performed during the planned shutdown of the Tengiz-Novorossiysk oil pipeline. The connection was preceded by the preparatory work including assembly of pipelines and hydraulic testing thereof. The tie-in to the PCV inlet header and welding of joints were conducted during the shutdown. The work was done by 46 specialists of CPC and its contractors.
Thanks to highly efficient planning, preparatory work and well-coordinated actions of specialists the connection was performed before schedule in compliance with all technical requirements despite adverse weather conditions. As the work was done ahead of schedule, the duration of planned pipeline shutdown was reduced by 24 hours. Oil pumping and lifting processes at the Marine Terminal and other CPC facilities are performed as per the schedule.