[Grandes Obras] Gasoduto Carmópolis-SE/Pilar-AL - Malha Nordeste - Fases da Obra

Construction of the gas pipeline connecting Carmópolis in Sergipe and Pilar in Alagoas, carried out by the NEDL consortium. You will be able to learn about the phases of gas pipeline construction. The works of the Northeast gas pipeline network project are reaching your community. Several specialized teams will be working on your properties, developing numerous productive activities, always with safety, quality, and of course, respect for the environment and your entire family. The main phases of a gas pipeline construction project are as follows: Topography: This phase aims to identify obstacles, crossings, and existing lines in the right-of-way, as well as determine the axis of the new line through the placement of stakes and the opening of the roadway. This phase involves preparing the terrain of the construction area for the passage of vehicles and heavy machinery; Pipe Laying: Placement of the pipes in rows according to the project and initial planning of the work; Pipe Joining: Joining of the pipes through welding. The welded pipes form the columns that will be buried later; Gamma radiography inspection, based on which welds are examined in order to identify the need for any repairs, are processes similar to an X-ray; Coating, here the ends of the welded pipes are sanded to remove any roughness that the weld may leave, then these spaces are coated with a rubberized blanket similar to that which covers the entire pipe to prevent corrosion; Hydrostatic test, which consists of injecting water at high pressure to identify if there are cracks in the pipelines, preventing future gas leaks; Trench opening, lowering of pipes and trench covering, in these phases the trenches are opened and the pipe columns are buried and covered with earth immediately afterwards; Special phase, this phase involves joining the buried columns and any weld repairs and marking the fundamental strip for the dissemination of important safety measures throughout the work, the signage also marks the end of the work in that space; Directional drilling, a modern technique used in highly sensitive environmental areas such as rivers and mangroves, involves machines excavating underground, dragging the column into the hole. This technique avoids interference with the environment and densely populated communities; and In a simplified way, this is how the work will develop in your community. All these activities will be carried out by trained and qualified teams to work on the Petrobras project. All employees and partners of this project will prioritize respect for your family and everyone in your neighborhood, city, or village. Communicators will be regularly making home visits to keep all men, women, and children informed about the construction of this gas pipeline. The Northeast gas pipeline network project, NEDL, and Petrobras thank you for your attention and receptiveness...