How NLNG Digitally Transformed Asset Inspections and RFI Workflows with Pro-Inspector

Nigeria LNG (NLNG) is a global leader in the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sector, operating one of the world’s most sophisticated LNG processing plants with a capacity of 22 million tons per annum. With six production trains and over 20 long-term sale and purchase agreements (SPAs) across international markets, NLNG’s operations demand precision, safety, and efficiency at every level.

To ensure the highest standards across civil, electrical, instrumentation, and fabrication assets, NLNG turned to Pro-Inspector – a mobile-first, cloud-enabled inspection software designed to digitize daily inspections, streamline asset management, and bring agility to Request for Inspection (RFI) workflows.

Challenges Faced by NLNG

Operating inside a high-risk, high-volume industrial environment, NLNG faced several operational roadblocks:

Manual tracking of daily inspections led to delays in documentation and reporting
Disjointed workflows for Request for Inspections (RFIs) slowed down project milestones
Lack of centralized visibility into inspection approvals and contractor performance
Difficulty maintaining up-to-date, auditable asset verification records
Frequent delays in report compilation and communication to site managers
Compliance risks due to missing or inconsistent inspection data

In a production facility with multiple active zones, NLNG required a flexible yet robust inspection app that could integrate seamlessly with their daily operations – without disrupting execution timelines.

Solution Provided

NLNG adopted Pro-Inspector as a core platform to manage their daily inspection routines and asset tracking across plant sites. Pro-Inspector was configured to handle a multi-layered operational workflow, from RFI creation to field execution and final report delivery.

Key Features Implemented:

Daily Site Inspections using mobile checklists for safety checks, work permits, and progress tracking
Asset Management System to validate condition and availability of civil, electrical, instrumentation, and fabric-related equipment
Request for Inspection (RFI) Module to enable plant representatives to define scope, assign tasks, and raise formal inspection requests
On-site Execution via Inspection App, used by contractors, QA/QC teams, and site engineers with offline support
Review and Approval Workflow that routes inspection results to NLNG reviewers for validation
Instant Report Generation upon approval, with automatic distribution to site managers and project stakeholders

All operations were managed through a centralized compliance management system, enabling real-time status tracking, risk visualization, and evidence-backed audit trails.

Risk Mitigation with Real-Time Asset Visibility

By digitizing the inspection and asset verification process, Pro-Inspector provided NLNG with an accurate, daily snapshot of equipment health, field activities, and pending approvals. This was especially critical for verifying high-value assets under continuous operation within NLNG’s Inside Plant zones.

Each verified asset was logged into the asset management module, capturing its condition, location, and inspection frequency. Site engineers could flag anomalies, attach photos/videos, and escalate them for maintenance, all from within the inspection app.

Streamlined RFI Workflow

With Pro-Inspector’s integrated RFI software capabilities, NLNG administrators and supervisors can now:

Raise inspection requests directly from the dashboard
Define project scope and assign roles to inspection teams
Monitor progress in real-time, with alerts on pending inspections
Approve or reject submissions with one-click workflows
Archive RFI data for compliance reviews and audit trails

This centralized process has significantly reduced back-and-forth emails, manual sign-offs, and delays in site clearances.

Business Impact

The impact of Pro-Inspector at NLNG has been both operational and strategic:

Reduced reporting time by over 60%, thanks to instant digital report generation
Improved asset lifecycle visibility, enabling proactive maintenance and fewer downtimes
100% digital inspection compliance, with traceable RFI approvals and checklist logs
Accelerated site clearance and work permit validation, improving project efficiency
Enhanced oversight by NLNG representatives through centralized dashboards and review panels
Increased accountability across contractor teams, leading to faster issue resolution

Conclusion

With Pro-Inspector, NLNG has achieved a modern, scalable approach to inspection management that ensures safety, compliance, and efficiency across its LNG plant operations. From asset verification to daily inspection reporting and RFI processing, Pro-Inspector has become a mission-critical tool in NLNG’s operational excellence strategy.

This collaboration marks a new standard for digital inspections in the oil & gas industry, proving that smart software can drive real impact even in the most complex industrial settings.

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