INPEX carried out a technical visit to PT Indal Steel Pipe in Gresik to assess the company’s capability in providing materials and fabricating piping systems for oil and gas projects and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) initiatives.
Aligning Capability for GEP & CCS Hot Induction Bend Fabrication
The visit included a presentation titled "Indal Steel Pipe Site Visit – GEP & CCS Hot Induction Bend – Material Sourcing & Fabrication Capability Alignment". The presentation highlighted PT Indal Steel Pipe’s ability to meet project technical requirements through high-quality products and fabrication processes aligned with international oil and gas industry standards.
Production Capability, Quality Control, and Experience
During the presentation, PT Indal Steel Pipe introduced its production facilities, manufacturing capacity, quality control systems, and experience in producing various piping components for the energy industry. The discussion emphasized Hot Induction Bend fabrication, material management, quality compliance, and readiness to support international-scale project requirements.
"The visit reaffirmed our commitment to deliver fabrication capability and quality assurance that align with international energy project standards." — PT Indal Steel Pipe
Preliminary Capability Assessment
The visit formed part of the preliminary capability assessment, allowing INPEX to gain a clear understanding of the company’s readiness to meet technical specifications, quality standards, and procurement requirements for energy projects.
Facility Inspection and Safety Implementation
In addition to the technical presentation, the agenda featured a direct review of production facilities to observe fabrication processes, quality inspection systems, and the implementation of workplace safety practices at PT Indal Steel Pipe.
"This site visit is an opportunity for PT Indal Steel Pipe to demonstrate its competence as a steel pipe and piping component manufacturer capable of meeting national and international oil and gas industry requirements." — PT Indal Steel Pipe
Supporting Energy and CCS Collaboration
PT Indal Steel Pipe sees the visit as an opportunity to showcase its commitment to improving product quality, manufacturing innovation, and international standard compliance to support strategic energy projects.
The technical collaboration and communication between INPEX and PT Indal Steel Pipe are expected to open opportunities for future cooperation on oil and gas projects as well as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) developments, in line with industry efforts to improve operational efficiency and reduce carbon emissions through more sustainable technology.