ACE Solutions
ACE Solutions
Ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant movement of crude in environments where conventional evacuation routes are constrained. CCNL provides full turnkey (end-to-end) alternative crude evacuation (ACE) solutions tailored to the operational realities of upstream producers across Nigeria’s production corridors.
Our role is to design, coordinate, and oversee evacuation pathways that maintain production continuity, reduce downtime, and ensure transparent, compliant movement of crude from point offtake to terminal delivery. Whether operating in Bonny, Brass, Escravos, or inland waterways, we deliver solutions that integrate technical planning, marine logistics, regulatory alignment, HSE assurance, and operational oversight into one cohesive execution framework.
How We Deliver
Our ACE solutions bring together engineering, stakeholder management, and operational governance:
Route and Architecture Design
Development of fit-for-purpose evacuation pathways using ship-to-ship (STS) transfer systems, barging, and mooring configurations aligned to expected flow rates, operational conditions, and asset availability.
Marine Logistics Coordination
Vessel scheduling, marine traffic sequencing, and fleet optimisation to ensure efficient cargo movement, reduced demurrage exposure, and continuity of production.
Regulatory and Multi-Stakeholder Engagement
Alignment with NUPRC, NIMASA, NPA, security structures, and host community frameworks to ensure seamless permitting, operational stability, and collaborative execution.
Operational Risk and HSE Management
Implementation of world-class HSE controls, incident response planning, redundancy strategies, and personnel competency assurance.
Performance Assurance and Documentation
Real-time monitoring, cargo movement reporting, custody reconciliation, and post-operation documentation to ensure traceability, compliance, and audit readiness.
Technical Capabilities
Our ACE program infrastructure includes:
- Ship-to-ship (STS) operations and cargo transfer coordination
- Purpose-built barging configurations for constrained waterways
- Custom mooring spread and buoy systems for secure offloading
- Dedicated marine coordination teams and operations personnel
- Integrated tracking, reconciliation, and documentation frameworks
- HSSE supervision and emergency response readiness
- Exclusive supply of high-performance marine infrastructure components through our partnership with Trelleborg, delivered via our sister company ZTL Liquids Transfer Limited.
Regulatory & Governance Confidence
We maintain full compliance discipline across all operations by ensuring:
- Correct and timely permit applications and regulatory clearances
- Transparent custody transfer and reconciliation processes
- Environmentally responsible hydrocarbon handling
- Full operational audit-readiness and documentation integrity
- Constructive collaboration with community and security stakeholders
Performance & Track Record
- 7+ million barrels safely handled across Bonny, Brass, and Escravos
- Over 10,000 ship-to-ship transfers coordinated without incident
- One million man-hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI)
- Trusted evacuation support for Aradel, Total, Oando, Conoil, BAP, Elcrest, First E&P, Neconde
- Recognised for consistent excellence in safety, reliability, and operational performance across Nigeria’s crude evacuation landscape.
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Performance & Track Record
Trusted Evacuation Support For:
Recognised for consistent excellence in safety, reliability, and operational performance across Nigeria’s crude evacuation landscape.