Decommissioning of pipeline is carried out In order to perform the maintenance, hydro-testing of pipeline to re-certify or upgrade pipeline's ability, construction/ modification work, change product in pipeline, re-location
of pipelines
The decommissioning steps involve removing the product from the pipeline/ vessel, flaring any remaining residual product, purging and bringing down LEL content to the acceptable level. Decommission
of pipeline is a crucial activity and it must be technically carried out by the specialist company if hot work is planned post decommissioning.