Utilities

At Libellum, we provide specialist Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), inspection, and QA/QC services for utilities operators, EPC contractors, and asset owners.

Inspection Services Across Utilities Assets

We support utilities infrastructure across its lifecycle, including:

• Power generation plants (thermal, renewable, nuclear)

• Water and wastewater treatment facilities

• Gas distribution and pipeline networks

• Storage tanks, vessels, and pressure systems

• Critical structural and mechanical assets

Our inspections help maintain system integrity, prevent downtime, and ensure compliance with UK safety regulations.

Quality Assurance & Vendor Support

Libellum delivers comprehensive QA/QC services to manage risk and ensure asset reliability:

• Vendor inspection & supplier quality surveillance

• Review and approval of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) & Quality Control Plans (QCPs)

• Material certification review & traceability (MTCs)

• Welding procedure & welder qualification (WPS, PQR, WPQ)

• Dimensional and fabrication inspection

• Documentation control, review & turnover packs

• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) & Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

• Third-party inspection & client representation

• Non-conformance management & reporting

Advanced NDT for Utilities Assets

We provide expert NDT services for utilities infrastructure, including:

• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

• Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)

• Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD)

• Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)

• Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI)

• Visual Inspection (VT)

• Corrosion mapping & condition monitoring

Our inspectors minimise disruption while maximising accuracy and compliance.

Compliance & Regulatory Support

Utilities assets must comply with a range of UK and international standards:

• Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR)

• EEMUA 159 for storage tanks

• API standards for pipelines and pressure systems

• Health & Safety Executive (HSE) compliance

• Asset-specific and client-driven regulatory requirements

Why Specialist Utilities Inspection Matters

Utilities infrastructure faces unique challenges:

• High-risk environments with public safety implications

• Aging assets and legacy systems

• Complex pressure, mechanical, and chemical interactions

• Regulatory compliance and environmental obligations

Libellum ensures every asset is inspected, documented, and fully traceable to maintain safety, performance, and compliance.