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Testing &
Commissioning

From Test to Operation. With Confidence.

Al-Etimad provides specialized technical support for testing and commissioning of drilling rigs, workover rigs and associated oil & gas equipment.

Our role is to help verify that equipment, systems and interfaces perform according to approved project requirements before final client acceptance and field deployment.

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Our Service

Testing & Commissioning Support

Testing and commissioning is the stage where engineering, manufacturing, installation and integration are proven under controlled conditions.

Al-Etimad supports rig owners, drilling contractors, operators and OEM manufacturers by supervising, witnessing and verifying testing activities across the complete rig package.

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Testing & Commissioning Support
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Our Scope

Systems We Test & Commission

Testing and commissioning support can cover all major rig systems according to the project scope and approved technical requirements.

Mechanical Systems

Rotary, hoisting, drawworks, travelling equipment and associated mechanical systems.

Electrical Systems

Power generation, distribution, panels, instrumentation, alarms, VFDs and control interfaces.

Hydraulic & Pneumatic

Functional checks, pressure testing, leak checks, interlocks and system verification.

Mud & Circulation Systems

Pumps, tanks, valves, piping, circulation interfaces and operational performance.

Safety Systems

ESD, alarms, emergency functions, safety interlocks and critical protective systems.

Utilities & Support Systems

Air, water, HVAC, utility systems, auxiliary services and support equipment.

Functionality & Integration

Inter-system checks, sequence testing, functional verification and equipment integration.

Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning

End-to-end technical support until the rig is ready for client acceptance and operation.

Our Process

A Structured Commissioning Approach

01

Plan

Review requirements, approved procedures, drawings and test plans.

02

Test

Conduct or witness functional, pressure and system testing.

03

Verify

Compare test performance with approved acceptance criteria.

04

Resolve

Address deficiencies, corrective actions and retesting requirements.

05

Commission

Confirm readiness for safe operation and final client acceptance.

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Why It Matters

Reliable Performance in the Field

Proper testing and commissioning helps reduce operational risk, identify early-life failures and confirm that equipment performs as intended before entering active operations.

Structured verification also provides clients and operators with greater confidence during final acceptance.

Confirms safe and reliable operation
Reduces early-life failures
Improves equipment and system availability
Supports technical compliance
Builds confidence for operators and stakeholders
Tested Today
for a Safer Tomorrow.
Technical Testing

Verification Across Critical Test Activities

Testing support can be adapted to individual equipment, complete rig systems and project-specific acceptance criteria.

FAT & Functional Testing

Factory testing helps identify issues before equipment leaves the manufacturing facility.

  • FAT procedure review
  • Functional testing
  • Equipment operation verification
  • Punch-list preparation
  • Retesting where required
  • FAT documentation review

Hydraulic & Pressure Testing

Pressure systems can be tested and verified before commissioning and operation.

  • Hydraulic pressure tests
  • Pneumatic testing
  • Leak testing
  • Pressure holding
  • Connection integrity
  • Test record verification

Electrical & Control Testing

Electrical, E&I and control systems can be verified before final operational release.

  • Continuity checks
  • Insulation resistance tests
  • Motor rotation checks
  • VFD functional testing
  • Alarm and interlock testing
  • Emergency shutdown verification
From Installation to Operation

Pre-Commissioning & Final Commissioning

Commissioning confirms that the rig is ready to transition from installation into controlled operation. Our support can cover readiness checks, energization, system sequencing, integrated testing and final commissioning verification.

System readiness review
Pre-commissioning checks
Energization support
Functional sequence verification
Equipment start-up
Integrated system testing
Safety-system verification
Punch-list monitoring
Final operational checks
Commissioning record review
Technical Records

Testing & Commissioning Documentation

Testing is only complete when results and closure records are properly documented and traceable.

Test Records

  • FAT reports
  • Functional test records
  • Hydraulic test reports
  • Pneumatic test reports
  • Pressure test records
  • Load test records
  • Electrical test results
  • Calibration certificates

Commissioning Records

  • Loop-check records
  • Alarm-test records
  • Interlock verification
  • Commissioning checklists
  • Punch-list records
  • NCR closure records
  • Final acceptance records
  • Commissioning dossier
Industry Standards & Compliance

Testing and commissioning activities are performed with reference to approved project requirements, applicable specifications and relevant industry standards.

APIAmerican Petroleum Institute
ISOInternational Organization for Standardization
ASMEAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTMASTM International
IECInternational Electrotechnical Commission
IADCInternational Association of Drilling Contractors
Let's Commission Success Together

Ready to Start Your Testing & Commissioning?

Contact Al-Etimad to discuss FAT, functional testing, integrated system testing, commissioning and final operational-readiness requirements for your rig project.

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