project profile

LINE 93 COMMISSIONING

Location: Hardisty, Alberta
Reference: Ryan Lima

The Line 3 Replacement Program is the largest project in the client’s history. It consists of a C$5.3-billion Canadian component and a US$2.9-billion American component to fully replace 1,031 miles (1,660 kilometres) of Line 3 with new pipeline and associated facilities on either side of the Canada-U.S. international border.

Plex Projects was engaged to provide the engineering services to support the planning and execution of the linefill for the newly constructed Line 93. Plex deliverables included the following:

  • Development of Valve Manipulation Program – Plex optimized the project nitrogen requirements through the development of a procedure which provided operations with instructions on which valves to open during the filling process so that the correct back pressure is maintained. This significantly reduced the nitrogen volumes and subsequent costs to the client.
  • Project Execution Planning – Outlined the high-level strategy including plot plans, mobilization and equipment staging plans, resourced loaded schedule, safety, and quality requirements for the project execution.
  • Field Engineering support – Plex provided field engineering resources to manage the injection of nitrogen of approximately 510,000 m3 of nitrogen into the line and ensure the required pressure for commencement of linefill operation was achieved. Plex was also responsible for logistics management, schedule forecasting, and providing daily updates to the client.

Cheecham Corridor Relocation Abandonment Plan

Plex applied a risk-based approach to relocate six pipelines near Cheecham Terminal, ensuring safety, compliance, and environmental protection.

Line 3 Decommissioning

Plex led engineering, project management, and stakeholder engagement for the 1,100 km Line 3 pipeline decommissioning in Canada.

Integrity Dig Support

Plex managed NDE and repairs for five complex pipelines, delivering execution plans ensuring efficient, compliant remediation and environmental protection.

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