CHEECHAM CORRIDOR RELOCATION ABANDONMENT PLAN

The founders of Plex implemented their risk-based approach to develop the project abandonment plan by conducting a comprehensive literature review of all relevant regulations, standards, codes, and industry best practices pertaining to pipeline abandonment.

Upon completion of the literature review, a list of mandatory requirements for the scope of work was developed, as well as a list of all risks associated with pipeline abandonment found during the literature review. For each risk, an engineering analysis using project specific inputs was completed to evaluate the risk mechanisms, and the consequences if the risks were to be realized.

The results of these assessments were then used to facilitate a “what-if analysis” utilizing the clients’ Risk Management Matrix and quantify the likelihood and consequences of each risk. From this analysis, the risks
requiring mitigation were identified, and the project scope was defined. The scope of work was documented in the Abandonment Plan.

The utilization of the Plex risk-based approach to pipeline abandonment successfully ensured that the scope for the CCR Abandonment was optimized to produce the most cost-effective abandonment plan, while ensuring the highest level of public safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance.