By Godwin Oritse

Egina project operated by Total has  received its first locally  fabricated  subsea wellhead  for the exploration and exploitation of the Egina field.

The wellheads which were produced by  oiltools in collaboration with FMC Technologies has given a boost to local capacity for indigenous participation in oil and gas industry. The wellheads feature a 36″ diameter conductor housing and a 20″ diameter wellhead assembly. The wellhead fabrication project was conducted from start to finish by a team of 44 OAL employees (all Nigerians) and was completed on time and without any safety incidents.

Fabrication activities conducted by the OAL team included cutting, bevelling, assembling, welding, grinding, heat treatment and painting. To achieve this milestone, FMC Technologies worked intensively with OAL to deliver technical training to the Nigerian personnel which involved advanced welding techniques and post-welding  heat treatment procedures required for the manufacturing process.

Speaking on the development, Area Manager of  FMC  Mr ShelaGH Daley Technologies said that the feat was firm’s contribution to support  Federal content drive of the Federal government.

He said: “This local manufacturing of these wellheads marks a significant milestone for the company and for the country’s energy industry.”