Oil and gas facility in Nigeria at night

AWS Certified Training Centre

Nigeria's Premier Welding & Fabrication Academy

Established in 2005, DPWAL has trained hundreds of certified welders and fabricators serving the oil and gas industry across Nigeria and beyond.

DPWAL welders performing certified pipe welding
Pipeline construction at an oil and gas facility
20+Years of Excellence

Who We Are

A Legacy of Welding Excellence in Nigeria's Oil & Gas Sector

Derash Patvic Welding Academy Limited (DPWAL) is a 100% indigenous Nigerian company established in 2005 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. We have built a strong reputation in welding, fabrication, pipeline construction, and certified training — serving major oil and gas operators across the Niger Delta and beyond.

Certified by the American Welding Society (AWS) and recognised by the Nigerian Institute of Welding, DPWAL aligns with Nigeria's local content policy and operates to the highest international standards onshore and offshore.

  • 100% Indigenous Nigerian Company, Est. 2005
  • AWS Certified Training Centre
  • Nigerian Institute of Welding Member
  • Onshore & Offshore Capability
  • Committed to Nigerian Local Content Policy
  • QHSE-Driven Operations

What We Do

Comprehensive Welding & Oil and Gas Services

From certified welding training and pipeline construction to equipment procurement and manpower supply — DPWAL delivers integrated solutions to the energy sector.

Welding & Fabrication

Welding & Fabrication

Certified welding in MIG, TIG, SMAW, FCAW and more — covering carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex, copper nickel, and Inconel.

Read More
Pipeline Construction

Pipeline Construction

End-to-end pipeline construction, installation, and maintenance services for oil and gas facilities across Nigeria.

Read More
Blasting & Painting

Blasting & Painting

Professional surface preparation, industrial blasting, and protective coating services meeting international standards.

Read More
Process Piping & Hook-Up

Process Piping & Hook-Up

Process piping, hook-up, tie-in works, tubing fabrication, and machining for oil and gas flow stations and platforms.

Read More
Procurement, Equipment & Manpower Supply

Procurement, Equipment & Manpower Supply

Reliable sourcing of oilfield equipment and certified personnel from local and international markets.

Read More
Facility Upgrade & Rehabilitation

Facility Upgrade & Rehabilitation

Upgrading and rehabilitating oil and gas facilities to restore integrity, extend operational life, and meet current standards.

Read More
DPWAL oil and gas construction site

By The Numbers

DPWAL in Numbers

0+
Years of Experience
Established 2005
0+
Projects Completed
Onshore & Offshore
0+
Personnel Trained
AWS-Certified Programs
0+
Major Oil Companies Served
AGIP, SPDC, NPDC & More
Zero LTI
Safety Record
Lost Time Injury Free Operations
AWS + NIW
Certifications
American Welding Society & Nigerian Institute of Welding
Nationwide
Coverage
Onshore & Offshore across Nigeria

Why DPWAL

Where Expertise Meets Execution

Six reasons Nigeria's top oil and gas operators choose Derash Patvic Welding Academy Limited for their critical projects and training needs.

Safety First, Always

Every DPWAL project is governed by strict HSE protocols. Safety is not a checkbox — it is embedded in our culture and daily operations.

AWS-Certified Quality

As an AWS-certified training and testing centre, our quality control systems meet the most rigorous international welding standards.

Expert Personnel

Our team includes CWI-certified inspectors, international welding technologists, and professionals with 25+ years of onshore and offshore experience.

Fast Mobilisation

With established supply chains and trained personnel pools, DPWAL mobilises rapidly for both planned projects and emergency interventions.

Local Content Aligned

As a 100% indigenous Nigerian company, we fully comply with NCDMB local content requirements, creating sustainable value within Nigeria.

Onshore & Offshore Reach

DPWAL has demonstrated capability across onshore facilities, offshore platforms, and deep-water projects throughout the Niger Delta.

Our Work

Featured Projects & Completed Works

A selection of projects we have successfully delivered for major oil and gas operators across Nigeria.

All Projects
Welding & Certification

Welder Certification Renewal

Renewal of welder qualifications and performance qualification tests for client personnel.

Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Client: Netcodietsmann
2021
Fabrication

Pressure Vessel Fabrication

Fabrication of pressure vessels to ASME Section VIII standards for offshore platform use.

Niger Delta
Client: Aveon Offshore
2020
Training

Scaffolders Training Programme

Batch training and certification of scaffolding personnel to CISRS standards.

Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Client: Technip/FMC
2019
Pipeline Construction

Pipeline Replacement Project

End-to-end pipeline replacement including excavation, welding, hydrotesting, and reinstatement.

Uquo – Ikot Abasi
Client: AGIP
2018
Facility Upgrade

Flow Station Upgrade

Comprehensive upgrade of process piping, instrumentation hook-up, and structural steelwork.

Okoloma NAG Plant
Client: NPDC
2017
Procurement

Equipment Procurement & Supply

Supply of welding machines, hydro test equipment, valves, and pipe spools for SPDC facilities.

Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Client: SPDC
2016

Training & Certification

Build Your Career in Oil & Gas Welding

DPWAL's AWS-certified training programmes equip students and professionals with hands-on skills and internationally recognised certifications demanded by Nigeria's oil and gas industry.

Welding Skills Transfer

4 – 12 weeks

Pipe Fitting

4 weeks

Blasting & Painting

2 weeks

Scaffolding Erection

2 weeks
Core WeldingSurface ProtectionSafety & AccessQualityTechnicalEngineering Software
View All Programmes

Our Clients

Trusted by Nigeria's Leading Oil & Gas Operators

DPWAL has delivered projects for some of the most respected names in the Nigerian energy sector.

Oil and gas industrial equipment

Ready to Work Together?

Deliver Bigger, Better & Safer Projects Than Ever

Whether you need certified welders, pipeline construction, fabrication, training programmes, or equipment supply — DPWAL is ready to respond to your needs.

AWS Certified Centre
NIW Member
NCDMB Local Content Compliant
Est. 2005