Background
The Sabah Sarawak Gas Pipeline (SSGP) is a 500km long pipeline in Sabah & Sarawak, Malaysia that is owned by PETRONAS, a Malaysian oil and gas company. The pipeline transports gas from the Sabah Oil and Gas Terminal in Kimanis, to Bintulu, for processing into liquefied natural gas (LNG) at the PETRONAS LNG complex for export.
Challenges
Site engineers determined that the focus of the slope monitoring should be centered on 12 critical locations along the SSGP. The 12 locations had varying depths of up to 15m; unfortunately, being in the middle of the Borneo Jungle, these locations were in extreme remote areas that had no proper roads for continuous access.
Objectives
With their commitment to safety, PETRONAS required early detection of slope failure which could potentially affect the pipeline and the surrounding environment.
Twelve locations along the SSGP in critical areas, with depths up to 15m, required early detection of slope failure which may affect the pipeline and surrounding environment.
Solution
RST’s In-Place Inclinometer Systems (IPIs), Vibrating Wire (VW) Piezometers, and Tilt Meters were installed at 12 critical locations. With RST’s flexDAQ Data Logging System in place, remote monitoring through satellite allowed PETRONAS to receive site data in real time and implement preventative actions to mitigate potential catastrophes.
PARTNERS FEATURED IN THIS SUCCESS STORY
Consultants: TL Geotechnics Sdn. Bhd.
Contractor: Ikram Sabah Sdn. Bhd.
Instrumentation Contractor: GDS Instruments Sdn. Bhd