Pipeline Pigging, Pressure Testing and Integrity Training Course
1Summary
A pipeline that looks complete on the drawings still has to prove itself under pressure before it can carry hydrocarbons safely - and that proof comes from disciplined, verifiable field work, not from a construction sign-off. This training course focuses on that verification stage in practical detail, walking participants through the specific activities that confirm a new pipeline system is genuinely fit for service.
Participants build hands-on understanding of planning and executing pigging operations to clean and inspect a line, conducting reliable pressure testing to confirm integrity before service, and managing a safe, sequenced startup once testing is complete. The course closes by connecting these commissioning activities to the ongoing management of pipeline integrity long after the system enters operation.
This program is delivered by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy through its Pipeline Pigging, Pressure Testing and Integrity Training Course, built for engineers and project professionals working on pipeline projects.
2Objectives and target group
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the distinctive operating requirements and risks of pipelines
- Plan and execute pigging operations for cleaning and inspection
- Conduct reliable pressure testing to confirm system integrity
- Plan and manage a safe, well-sequenced startup for pipeline systems
- Apply practices that protect long-term pipeline integrity after commissioning
- Apply core principles of Pipeline Operations Readiness to new pipeline systems
- Apply relevant standards and best practices to pipeline commissioning and readiness
Target Group
- Pipeline, mechanical, and process engineers involved in commissioning
- Commissioning engineers responsible for pipeline systems
- Operational readiness and startup managers in the pipeline sector
- Integrity and inspection professionals supporting pipeline readiness
- Engineers and professionals advancing their expertise in Pipeline Operations Readiness
3Course Content
Module 1: Pipeline Systems and Commissioning Risk
- Core principles of design and operation for pipelines
- Key hazards associated with pressurized pipeline systems
- Regulatory and industry expectations for pipeline commissioning
Module 2: Pigging for Cleaning and Inspection
- Principles and purposes of pigging in pipeline commissioning
- Planning and executing cleaning and gauging pig runs
- Interpreting pigging results to support readiness decisions
Module 3: Pressure Testing for Integrity Verification
- Planning and conducting pressure testing for new pipelines
- Verifying system integrity before introducing product
- Managing safety during pressure testing operations
Module 4: Sequencing a Safe Startup
- Planning a controlled, phased startup for pipeline systems
- Coordinating teams and systems during the startup sequence
- Monitoring early operations to confirm sustained readiness
Module 5: From Commissioning to Long-Term Integrity
- Practices that support long-term pipeline integrity
- Linking commissioning activities to ongoing integrity management
- Preparing for integrity monitoring after startup
Module 6: Readiness Foundations and Practical Application
- The role of disciplined planning in achieving Pipeline Operations Readiness
- Case studies in pipeline readiness and commissioning
- Lessons learned from real pipeline commissioning experiences