The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) has awarded a contract for line pipes worth over NGN 7.8 billion to SCC Nigeria Ltd. SPDC had earlier worked with SCC to enhance their production processes and capability, such that the company is now able to manufacture line pipes of varying diameters. In a related development, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) is equipping and training the personnel of the Nigerian Institute of Welding in mechanical and corrosion laboratory testing. Corporate Media Relations Manager of Shell, Mr Tony Okonedo, said in a statement that NGN 237 million would be invested to procure, install and commission laboratory equipment for Mechanical Testing, Metallographic Testing, Chemical Analysis/Instrumentation, Corrosion Testing and Non Destruction Testing.