Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Pipeline Operations
1. What are the key responsibilities of Pipeline Operations Management?
Pipeline Operations Management is responsible for overseeing the transportation network for crude oil and petroleum products, with an annual throughput of approximately 60 billion ton-kilometers. Its duties include supplying crude oil feedstock to refineries, transporting products from seven refining companies, transferring imported petroleum products to storage depots, and supplying liquid fuel to selected power plants, airports, and parts of the petrochemical industry across the country.
2. What is the scale of the main infrastructure and equipment operated by Pipeline Operations Management?
The organization operates an extensive network and infrastructure that includes:
More than 14,000 kilometers of pipelines
198 oil transfer centers and pressure-reducing stations
441 cathodic protection stations
345 main pressure-boosting pumps
More than 1.3 million horsepower of installed power capacity
292 storage tanks
3. What are the primary technical specialties of the Pipeline Operations Management team?
The management’s technical experts specialize in:
Construction and commissioning of oil transfer centers
Major overhauls of various turbines
Maintenance and repair of electric motors
Overhaul of centrifugal pumps
Maintenance of valves and compressors
Fuel supply operations for power plants
Pipeline inspection, troubleshooting, rehabilitation, and modernization
Installation and commissioning of high-voltage electrical substations
4. What factors have given Pipeline Operations Management a distinguished position in the Middle East?
With more than half a century of operational experience and the management of one of the most advanced oil transportation networks in the region, Pipeline Operations Management has become one of the most efficient and technologically advanced organizations in the oil transportation industry at both regional and international levels.
5. What are the main advantages of transporting petroleum products through pipelines compared to other transportation methods?
The key advantages include:
Significant reduction in transportation costs
Capability for large-scale and continuous transfer of crude oil and petroleum products
High level of operational safety
Time efficiency and uninterrupted transportation
Reduced maintenance costs for roads and transportation infrastructure
Lower environmental impact and reduced pollution levels compared to alternative transportation methods such as road or rail transport.
