ODE Appointed Pipeline Operator for IOG Blythe & Vulcan Satellites Hub Developments
Wednesday 18 April 2018
International engineering and operations support services contractor ODE, an integral part of the DORIS Group, has been awarded a contract to act as Pipeline Operator on behalf of Independent Oil and Gas Plc (IOG) for the Thames Pipeline that will serve the Blythe Hub and Vulcan Satellites Hub Developments.
IOG announced in April last year the acquisition of the 24-inch Thames Pipeline from Perenco, Tullow Oil and Centrica Resources (now Spirit Energy) for a nominal consideration.
Later that year, IOG signed a Letter of Intent with ODE to perform several key contractor roles for its Blythe Hub and Vulcan Satellites Hub developments, starting with technical and operational support ahead of Final Investment Decision. At the time it was announced that ODE will be responsible for the operational management of all IOG’s assets including the Thames Pipeline and network of in-field pipelines, with IOG continuing to be 100% Licence Owner and Operator for all assets in the Project. The award of the contract for ODE to act as Pipeline Operator allows for key inspection and engineering work on the pipeline to go ahead to ensure the development’s export route.
It is also intended that ODE will be the Operations and Maintenance contractor upon first gas, hosting IOG’s onshore operational base at its facilities in Great Yarmouth, close to the Bacton terminal.