October Progress

Pipeline burial along Magzi market road:

Work on the Phase I gas distribution network which will deliver gas to and around the Magzi Industrial Estate (total length of approx. 4.5km) commenced on the 15th July 2011. From the Magzi area, which is forecast to receive gas by the end of the year, pi-pipeline operations will continue on to Central Douala.

Ditch Witch ‘pulled pipe’ operation near the Magzi Estate

All directional drilling operations have now been completed in the Magzi Industrial Estate Area

Smaller 250mm pipe on the Magzi Industrial Site

Smaller diameter pipe (250mm and 63mm), in addition to 400mm pipe, is being buried on the Magzi Estate

Pneumatic pre-test outside our first customer, an iron foundry

Today, 99% of the pipeline to the first customer hub, Magzi, is either in the ground or jointed waiting trenching/burial.  All buried pipe (approx. 3.5km or 78%) has been back filled and pneumatically tested

Production Facilities (on site)

Substantial progress has been made  in installation of process plant vessels and pipework on site

Production facilities on site (cont’d)

All major equipment and vessels have been landed on their foundations and substantial pipework and manifolds installation is complete.

Wireline operations (running into the hole with logging tools):

“My complements to you and your staff regarding the manner in which this Gas Pipeline Installation Project of yours in the Magzi Industrial neighborhood is proceeding. I have a project here myself. We are building a headquarters building and associated plaza and manufacturing plant on the street where your crew is working.



Specifically I would like to commend Mani Pierre, Chef Chantier, for clear direction and efficient management of the work site. He had the 150 meters in front of our address trenched in record time, cooperating with our crew and communicating effectively so we would know when to expect continued access to our facilities. Unfortunately, the extensive rain has put a delay in completion of this section. This is understandable and unavoidable and we’re pleased to work with you in anyway which may help to expedite your project.



The manner in which your work is performed is greatly appreciated because it impacts our facilities in the least manner which can be expected. Thank You.”

RDL’s operations have been well received by operators on the Magzi Estate.



Letter received from Jim Theriault



Project Supervisor

Southwest International Construction Corporation

SICC