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IKM Testing UK has been selected to carry out critical pipeline pre-commissioning tasks—such as flooding, cleaning, gauging, and hydrostatic pipeline testing—on the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) project, an initiative aimed at transporting and storing captured carbon from the country’s industrial areas.
Based in northeast Scotland, the company will work alongside Saipem, the project’s main contractor, supporting the preparation of the infrastructure needed for the future carbon dioxide transport from the industrial clusters of Teesside and Humber to its underground storage beneath the North Sea.
Details about the NEP project
The NEP project is an essential component of the UK government’s carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) strategy, and its goal is to provide a safe and efficient solution to reduce industrial emissions in regions with high levels of energy activity. The infrastructure developed will enable CO₂ to be routed from capture sources to offshore injection points in deep geological formations.
Pre-commissioning is a critical stage in the delivery of any major pipeline system, especially for CO₂ infrastructure, where safety and integrity are paramount. Our role is to ensure these assets are fully tested, verified, and ready to enter service before operations begin.
Barry Summers, Regional Director at IKM Testing UK.
Technical strength from Scotland
The contract highlights the technical capability of northeast Scotland, especially Aberdeen, a region that has historically been a hub of the UK energy industry. IKM’s involvement in NEP underscores its shift toward low-carbon infrastructure projects, expanding its international reach and its strategic partnership with Saipem.
Source: IKM Testing