February 2022
Plant Design, Engineering, Construction and Commissioning
Piping interface type selection
Most oil and gas process plant projects involve multiple work packages executed by different lump sum turnkey (LSTK) contractors executing work within their own package, with a final piping interface connection at an agreed boundary limit to accomplish the interface joint between two parties and successfully close the piping interface.
The Authors
Abdulaziz Alsuayyid is a certified Project Engineer for Saudi Aramco, with 7 yr of experience in project management. He has also worked for numerous mega-programs, such as the Shyabah NGL Program and Fadhili Gas Program. His experience also covers piping engineering, prefabrication, construction and commissioning. Mr. Alsuayyid holds a BS degree in mechanical and manufacturing engineering technology form Northern Kentucky University in the U.S.
Nikul Jadav is a Consultant Piping Engineer for the Tanajib Gas Plant Projects, part of Saudi Aramco’s Marjan Development Program. He has worked over the last 20 yr across diverse projects and clients within the oil and gas sector, with a key focus on plant layout, piping design and engineering. Mr. Jadav holds an MS degree in project management from The University of Liverpool, U.K.
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