BQCIS

Assuring the Integrity of Energy Transport Infrastructure

BQCIS Pipeline Integrity Verification delivers independent technical assurance throughout the pipeline lifecycle — from design validation to in-service inspection and life-extension assessment. Our multidisciplinary experts apply advanced inspection technologies, data analytics, and risk-based methodologies to ensure continued safe operation of transmission and distribution networks.

We work to international codes including API 1163, ASME B31.8S, ISO 13623, and DNV-ST-F101, combining compliance verification with engineering analysis to manage corrosion, fatigue, and mechanical damage risks.

Whether for onshore, subsea, or cross-country pipelines, BQCIS provides actionable insights to support integrity management, maintenance planning, and regulatory compliance.

Key Activities in Pipeline Integrity Verification

Design & Construction Review

Verification of material selection, welding procedures, and design calculations for code compliance.

In-Line Inspection (ILI) Validation

Assessment and correlation of smart-pig or magnetic flux leakage (MFL) data to detect corrosion or deformation.

Cathodic Protection Evaluation

Inspection and verification of CP system effectiveness to mitigate external corrosion threats.

Hydrostatic Pressure Testing

Execution and certification of hydrotest programs to confirm leak tightness and strength performance.

Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)

Development of RBI programs prioritizing sections based on failure probability and consequence severity.

Defect Assessment & Fitness-for-Service

Engineering analysis of detected flaws using API 579/ASME FFS-1 to determine repair or rerate needs.

Leak Detection & Monitoring

Implementation of continuous monitoring and acoustic detection technologies for early anomaly alerts.

Integrity Reporting & Certification

Issuance of third-party integrity verification reports including inspection summaries, risk matrices, and compliance certificates.

Regulatory & Compliance Verification

Ensuring the integrity management plan complies with national and international pipeline safety standards.

Key Benefits of Pipeline Integrity Verification

Risk Mitigation

Enhanced Risk Mitigation

Reduces failure probability and environmental impact through proactive detection and maintenance planning.

Compliance Assurance

Regulatory & ESG Compliance

Meets national and international integrity management standards, ensuring environmental and safety accountability.

Asset Life

Extended Asset Life

Supports asset life-extension strategies by evaluating degradation mechanisms and residual wall thickness.

Operational Reliability

Operational Reliability

Improves uptime and pipeline availability through targeted inspection and maintenance optimization.

Success Story

Gas Transmission Pipeline Integrity Audit – Southeast Asia

The Challenge:

A major gas transmission operator required an independent integrity assessment of a 320 km pipeline network due to suspected corrosion anomalies.

Our Solution:

BQCIS verified ILI results, conducted on-site ultrasonic inspections, and performed Level 2 FFS analysis per API 579 to validate structural integrity.

The Result:

The audit confirmed safe operation with recommended mitigation for localized thinning, extending service life by 8 years and avoiding costly replacement.

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