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Dech Oil Field & Energy Ltd

About Dech Oil

Engineering and inspection services since 1998

Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Marine Endurance. An indigenous Nigerian contractor trusted by operators, shipyards and class societies.

Introduction

Who we are

Dech Oil Field & Energy Limited is registered in Nigeria as an oil/gas, marine and energy contractor with multi-disciplinary specialization, built to improve the productivity of clients engaged in heavy industry facility manufacturing (boilers and pressure vessels): welding, erection, maintenance and inspection.

We can take on total supply of project support services, project management services and call-up inspection requirements from conceptual design to final commissioning. We also provide all categories of inspection personnel and technical manpower to support our clients' own engineering and inspection teams.

There is one simple reason companies depend on our services for engineering and inspection: certified safety reliability. Whether you are scheduling vessel maintenance (annual survey, intermediate survey, special survey), condition monitoring, or a total turnaround of your plant, our trained professionals will accurately assess each critical system.

Since incorporation in 1998, Dech Oil Field & Energy Limited has delivered quality services to industry. We are recognized and certified by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) and hold current Major Category Permits covering pipeline maintenance services, pipeline production facility maintenance, non-destructive testing and pressure testing.

In line with international rules and regulations, the company holds recognition and certification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Bureau Veritas (BV) and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA).

We have the resources, facilities and finance to undertake contracts of any magnitude within our capacity across our specialized areas. As we assure our clients of a win-win partnership, your continued patronage will be a source of encouragement.

Statutory obligations

Vision, mission and quality policy

Vision

To expand the scope of our lifting equipment inspection operations and diversify into underwater technology, and to explore the latest technologies in boilers and pressure vessels: welding, erection, maintenance and inspection, on land, swamp and offshore locations.

Dech Oil Field & Energy Limited shall rank among the foremost heavy facility, construction and inspection services companies in the country, with a solid financial base. We shall train our engineering, technical and NDT staff to international standards, in compliance with industry requirements and to the satisfaction of our clients.

Mission

To be known and ranked as one of the foremost facility construction, Quality Assurance, Quality Control and NDT companies in Nigeria, achieving set goals with up-to-date equipment in line with modern technologies.

We operate a win-win partnership that gives value to our clients, directors and staff, and we make sure all statutory and governmental laws and regulations are complied with.

Quality Assurance Policy

Dech Oil Field & Energy Limited operates a Quality Assurance System that complies with ISO 9001 or BS 5750.

It is the policy of Dech Oil Field & Energy Ltd to pursue and achieve total quality performance in meeting the requirements of our clients, while making sure that our rates are competitive. A win-win partnership.

Comprehensive quality performance means understanding who the clients are, what the requirements are, and meeting those requirements satisfactorily anywhere, on time, without error or causing them to be officially changed or modified.

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A message from the Chairman

We have the resources, facilities and finance to undertake any magnitude of contract within our capacity. As we assure our clients of a win-win partnership, your continued patronage will be a source of encouragement.

Sir Engr. Prince Charles Denis (KSM)

Chairman

Mechanical Engineer (Production) with over 30 years of experience in the oil/gas and marine industry. Boilers and pressure vessel specialist; NDT Specialist Level II (UT, MPI, DPI); welding and coating inspector; QA/QC management and safety professional.

Leadership

Board of directors

  • CDChairman

    Sir Engr. Prince Charles Denis (KSM)

    Mechanical Engineer (Production) with over 30 years of experience in the oil/gas and marine industry. Boilers and pressure vessel specialist; NDT Specialist Level II (UT, MPI, DPI); welding and coating inspector; QA/QC management and safety professional.

  • GNDirector

    Mrs. Gertrude N. Denis

    B.Sc Nursing Administration, with over 25 years of experience across hospital administration and the oil/gas industry.

  • CCDirector

    Chidiebere Charles D.

    B.Sc Political Science. NDT Specialist: Ultrasonic Flaw Detection Level II, MPI Level II.

  • IDDirector

    Ikechukwu Denis D.

    Management and Leadership (UK).

Key personnel

The people on site

Engineers, certified inspectors and support staff who plan, carry out and report every job.

Technical & engineering staff

  • AI

    Engr. Ahizu Ifeanyi Ransome

    Contract / Technical Manager

    HND (Production Metallurgy), PGD (Mechanical Engineering). 25 years of experience in oil & gas.

  • AO

    Anthony Ojeh

    Inspection Coordinator / QA/QC

    B.Eng Metallurgical Engineering. QMS Internal Auditor, QA/QC Engineer, AWS CWI. Level II MPI & DPI, with over 15 years of experience.

  • SI

    Steve I. Nweke

    Civil / Marine Engineer

    B.Eng Civil Engineering.

  • US

    Ucheonye Steven

    Safety Officer

    B.Sc Biology. Level 3 HSE and safety management courses.

  • CC

    Mr. Chidiebere Charles Denis

    NDT Specialist

    ASNT Level II MPI, DPI and UTM, with over 6 years of experience.

  • SU

    Mr. Sunday Ugwuoli

    Welder

Administrative staff

  • Mr. Chris C. Nweke

    General Manager

  • Chief Lawrence Onyenanu

    PRO / Client Representative

  • Mr. Okechukwu Iheanetu C.

    Administration Manager

  • Precious Adumo Kiani

    Secretary

Certifications & class

Approved by the bodies that matter

In line with international rules and regulations, our work is recognized by the leading class societies and Nigerian regulators.

NNRA-approved isotope bunker

Located at our Lagos office. Radiographic films are interpreted in-house using a densitometer to confirm film quality.

  • ABS

    American Bureau of Shipping

    Classed. Approved for hull thickness measurement on ABS-class vessels.

  • BV

    Bureau Veritas International

    Classed. Approved for hull thickness measurement on BV-class vessels.

  • DPR

    Department of Petroleum Resources

    Major Category Permit: pipeline maintenance, production facility maintenance, NDT and pressure testing.

  • NNRA

    Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority

    Permit for industrial radiography, with an NNRA-approved isotope bunker at our Lagos office.

Professional memberships

  • American Welding Society
  • Nigeria Corrosion Association
  • Pipeline Professionals' Association of Nigeria

Technical support companies

  • Gammatech Nig. LtdSouth African NDT manufacturing, sales and servicing company
  • GOF Oil Integrated Development Ltd
  • Vin-Dive International
  • Global Dech Heavy Industry Ltd
  • The King Charles Ltd

Corporate information

Solicitors
Victory Chambers
Unit C3 Gracious Complex, No. 57 Uyo Street, off Stadium Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Auditors
Messrs Anya Orji & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
No. 6 Geodetic Road, Rumuobiakani, P.O. Box 11234, Port Harcourt.
Bankers
First Bank Nig. Plc, Access Bank Plc

Work with a team that has done it for decades

Talk to us about inspection, testing, welding or manpower for your next project.

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