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Frequently asked questions

The questions our clients ask before a project starts.

90 answers across 10 service lines — durations, change control, regulatory permits, client involvement and quality assurance.

FEED

Front-End Engineering Design

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  • Project duration typically ranges from 30–52 weeks, depending on scope, complexity and data availability. Wasteparker ensures realistic schedules aligned with client milestones.

  • Yes. Our FEED workflow accommodates design optimisation, with structured change management and client review stages.

  • Yes. We assist clients in securing all statutory approvals, including DPR, NUPRC and environmental permits.

  • Yes. Our FEED includes energy efficiency, emissions management and material optimisation for long-term sustainability.

  • Absolutely. We promote full client collaboration through design reviews, virtual sessions and transparent progress reporting.

  • Reach out via our online inquiry form or contact our technical office at sales@wasteparker.com to schedule an initial project scoping meeting.

  • A complete FEED package includes design basis documents, P&IDs, 3D models, material take-offs, project schedules and cost estimates — all prepared to facilitate a seamless transition to detailed design and construction.

  • Yes. We collaborate with OEMs, process licensors and third-party specialists where required to ensure compatibility, accuracy and compliance with the client's process and technology requirements.

  • Quality and safety are integrated into every FEED milestone through risk assessments, HAZOP workshops and design safety reviews, ensuring the final design meets ISO, API and local regulatory standards.

Service

Detailed Engineering

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  • Typical duration is 24–40 weeks, depending on project size, complexity and the scope of disciplines involved.

  • Yes. Revisions follow a controlled change management process ensuring traceability and client approval.

  • Yes — all engineering submissions are aligned with FMEnv, NUPRC and other regulatory bodies.

  • Yes. Designs include energy efficiency, emissions reduction and material optimisation features.

  • Clients are engaged through review workshops, model walkthroughs and document approval stages.

  • Contact sales@wasteparker.com or use our online request form to initiate design planning.

  • Each deliverable undergoes peer review, QA/QC checks and verification under our ISO 9001-certified management system.

  • Wasteparker employs AutoCAD Plant 3D, PDMS, STAAD Pro, ETAP and Caesar II for high-accuracy modelling.

  • Integration is managed through centralised digital platforms ensuring alignment across all engineering functions.

EPIC

Engineering, Procurement, Installation & Commissioning

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  • Typically 10–20 weeks, depending on material type, vendor location and logistics timelines.

  • Yes. Long-lead items can be initiated early once specifications are approved, minimising schedule delays.

  • Yes — all importation and certification processes are managed in line with SON, DPR and NUPRC regulations.

  • Yes. We adopt eco-friendly procurement practices, focusing on ethical suppliers and reduced carbon logistics.

  • Absolutely. Clients can review bid evaluations and approve vendors before purchase order issuance.

  • Contact sales@wasteparker.com or complete our supply inquiry form to begin vendor registration.

  • Through third-party inspections, vendor audits and factory acceptance testing (FAT).

  • Yes. We work with a global network of prequalified suppliers to guarantee availability and consistency.

  • We maintain strategic partnerships that enable rapid procurement and air-freight options for time-critical projects.

Service

Construction & Installation

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  • Depending on project scale, construction typically spans 20–48 weeks, factoring in mobilisation, site conditions and scope.

  • Yes. Field design modifications are reviewed through change control and approved before implementation.

  • Yes — we liaise with NUPRC and state authorities for all construction-related approvals and inspections.

  • Yes, through waste reduction, controlled emissions and energy-efficient site practices.

  • Clients receive weekly progress reports and QA/QC logs, and are invited to joint site inspections.

  • Contact sales@wasteparker.com or our operations team to schedule mobilisation planning.

  • We enforce daily toolbox talks, HSE supervision and emergency drills to maintain zero-incident operations.

  • Yes. We engage certified local and international contractors under strict supervision and performance KPIs.

  • Our QA/QC department conducts inspection checklists, weld logs and punch-list closures before project completion.

Service

Commissioning & Start-Up

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  • Duration typically ranges from 8–20 weeks, depending on project scope, system complexity and readiness status.

  • Minor adjustments are permitted under Management of Change (MOC) control to maintain system integrity.

  • Yes. We compile full Mechanical Completion Certificates (MCC) and Ready for Start-Up (RFSU) documentation for client approval.

  • Yes — we adhere to strict environmental monitoring to minimise flaring, waste and emissions.

  • Yes. Clients join walkdowns, witness tests and readiness reviews throughout the commissioning phase.

  • Contact sales@wasteparker.com or our operations desk to discuss your project's readiness plan.

  • We commission mechanical, process, electrical, control, safety and utility systems prior to handover.

  • Through HSE monitoring, permit-to-work systems and trained commissioning supervisors.

  • Yes. We offer post-commissioning assistance, operational fine-tuning and performance monitoring for 30–90 days after start-up.

Service

Decommissioning

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  • Project timelines range from 12–40 weeks, depending on site complexity, regulatory processes and asset size.

  • Yes, with regulatory approval. Adjustments are made through formal Change Management (MOC) procedures.

  • Yes. We manage all NUPRC, NOSDRA and NESREA permits and documentation throughout project execution.

  • We apply reuse and recycling strategies, limiting landfill waste and reducing environmental footprint.

  • Absolutely. Clients are engaged in HSE audits, progress reviews and site inspections during execution.

  • Contact sales@wasteparker.com to schedule a preliminary site review and cost estimate.

  • We partner with licensed waste operators to handle, treat and document all waste streams.

  • Yes. We perform offshore structure removal, well plugging and subsea pipeline deactivation in line with global standards.

  • Through final inspection, environmental certification and third-party verification confirming full restoration.

O&M

Operations & Maintenance

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  • Frequency varies by asset type — typically weekly to quarterly for mechanical systems and monthly for electrical systems.

  • Yes. Maintenance plans are continuously optimised based on real-time equipment performance data.

  • Yes. We ensure all maintenance and operational activities meet NUPRC and DPR standards.

  • Through energy management, reduced flaring and eco-conscious maintenance procedures.

  • Absolutely. Our O&M dashboard provides real-time visibility into asset performance and maintenance KPIs.

  • Contact sales@wasteparker.com or submit a service request via our operations inquiry form.

  • We manage production stations, pipelines, power plants, terminals and offshore facilities.

  • All O&M staff are trained, certified and undergo continuous competency assessments.

  • Wasteparker utilises CMMS and SAP-based systems for maintenance planning, scheduling and reporting.

NDT

Non-Destructive Testing

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  • Frequency depends on asset type and service conditions — typically annually or as per regulatory requirements.

  • Yes. Several methods, such as ultrasonic and visual testing, can be performed during operation without shutdown.

  • Yes. We operate under approvals from NUPRC, DPR and NOSDRA, ensuring full compliance.

  • By preventing leaks, failures and waste, NDT supports environmental protection and operational efficiency.

  • Absolutely. Clients receive digital copies of inspection reports, images and defect maps.

  • Contact sales@wasteparker.com to schedule field or laboratory-based NDT testing.

  • All inspectors are certified under ASNT Level II or III, with traceable credentials.

  • We serve oil & gas, manufacturing, power, marine and construction industries.

  • Wasteparker provides defect evaluation and repair recommendations supported by engineering analysis.

Service

Inspection Services

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  • Frequency depends on the asset type — typically every 6–12 months, or as defined by regulatory requirements.

  • Yes. Many inspection techniques, such as visual, ultrasonic and thermographic, can be performed without shutdown.

  • Yes. All inspections are documented with API or ISO-standard reports validated by certified engineers.

  • By minimising waste, reusing test materials and optimising inspection cycles for efficiency.

  • Absolutely. Our digital inspection portal provides live updates and full report access for transparency.

  • Contact sales@wasteparker.com or fill out the service request form on our website.

  • We follow ASME, API, ISO and NUPRC codes in all inspection operations.

  • Yes. We perform vendor quality surveillance, witness testing and document verification at supplier facilities.

  • Our inspection services cover oil & gas, power, construction and heavy industry sectors.

Service

Lifting Equipment Certification

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  • Inspections are required every 6–12 months, depending on equipment type and operational use.

  • Yes. We conduct offshore and onshore lifting inspections and certifications.

  • Yes. Our certifications comply with LEEA, LOLER, ISO and API standards accepted globally.

  • By ensuring lifting operations meet HSE goals, reducing accidents and costly downtime.

  • Absolutely. Clients may attend inspections and proof-load testing sessions.

  • Contact sales@wasteparker.com or complete our inspection request form online.

  • Clients receive digital inspection reports, certificates and lifting gear registers.

  • Yes. We provide third-party lifting compliance audits for EPC contractors and operators.

  • Every item is tagged, serialised and recorded in our digital inspection management system.

Still have a question?

Our technical office in Port Harcourt can scope your project and come back with a realistic schedule and estimate.