Francis Ebikabowei Okuboarere

Numerical Estimation of Wax Deposition Rates in a Niger Delta Pipeline: Implications for Pigging Frequency

Francis Ebikabowei Okuboarere, Aniefiok Livinus, Festus Sunday Friday & Idongesit Friday Oduok · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

Wax buildup in Niger Delta crude oil pipelines is a major challenge that often leads to expensive blockages. This study looked at a 19.4 km pipeline in the region to demonstrate how simulation tools can take the guesswork out of planning pigging schedules. Analysis in Multiflash...