Why Rapid Pipeline Repair Is Mission-Critical

The Niger Delta, one of West Africa’s primary oil-producing regions, has experienced over 10,000 oil spills between 2011 and 2022, releasing more than 507,000 barrels of oil. These incidents, caused by factors including pipeline corrosion, vandalism, and equipment failures, continue to contaminate water sources, harm marine ecosystems, and threaten public health. Rapid on-site containment and repair capabilities offer critical advantages in minimizing both environmental damage and operational disruption:

Benefits of On-Site Containment

• Faster Environmental Protection
  Spills can be contained in hours—not days or weeks—with the right tools on-site. This reduces spread to water sources and ecosystems.
• Reduced Volume, Reduced Cost
  The earlier a leak is contained, the less product is lost—and the smaller the footprint of environmental damage.
• Minimized Operational Disruption
  Non-weld, under-pressure repair products allow repairs without full system shutdown, even in remote or difficult-to-access areas.
• Stronger Regulatory Alignment
  Faster containment supports compliance with NOSDRA and local mandates, helping avoid enforcement actions or fines.

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The Solution

PLIDCO® pipeline repair clamps and sleeves allow for rapid, no-weld, non-shutdown leak containment. When stocked on-site, they let operators contain leaks in hours—protecting both revenue and ecosystems.

• ‍Emergency Repair Products
  We supply PLIDCO® clamps, sleeves, and fittings built to perform under pressure, onshore or offshore—without the need for shutdown or hot work.‍
• Inventory Planning Support
  We help you assess your pipeline risk zones and create a stocking strategy tailored to your infrastructure and response requirements.‍
• Environmental Readiness Audits
  Our team can conduct a site-readiness assessment and recommend where to stage critical materials for fastest deployment.

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