Powering Safe LNG Construction: How CCS JV Digitized 5,000+ Peak Permits with TECH EHS ePTW

CCS JV is a strategic joint venture between Chiyoda, McDermott, and Saipem, serving as the Onshore Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for Total E&P Mozambique Area 1 (TEPMA1). (source: https://www.ccsjv.com/about/)

This is one of the most complex LNG infrastructure developments globally, involving thousands of workers, multiple contractors, multidisciplinary trades, and high-risk construction activities operating simultaneously.

At such a mega construction site, each task requires structured authorization, hazard validation, cross-system checks, and coordination among multiple approving authorities. At such sites, the permit-to-work system is the backbone of safety governance.

To support this operational scale, TECH EHS developed and implemented a fully customized Electronic Permit to Work (ePTW) System, purpose-built for CCS JV’s project complexity and governance requirements.

TECH EHS engineered a fully customized ePTW system that mirrors CCS JV’s existing permit hierarchy, templates, terminology, and approval workflows while enhancing speed, visibility, and control.

From request initiation to final closure, every permit moves through a clearly defined digital workflow. Each action is timestamped, recorded, and visible to relevant stakeholders. The system ensures compliance steps are verified before work begins. For example, a hot work certificate cannot proceed unless atmospheric readings are current and within permissible limits. Additionally, supervisors can view live permits across the LNG facility at any time. Color-coded markers highlight hot work zones, confined space entries, or excavation areas, enabling informed SIMOPS coordination and proactive oversight.

To ensure that no activity proceeds without complete cross-system validation, isolation, certification, and permit approval, these steps are digitally interconnected. Every action from submission to approval is documented.

CCS JV adopted a structured rollout strategy to ensure operational continuity and strong user adoption.

By digitizing permit governance at the scale of an LNG mega-project, CCS JV has strengthened its core safety pillars. The ePTW platform supports high-volume operations while preserving structured control, enabling leadership to make informed, data-backed decisions in real time.

This transformation demonstrates how digital permit ecosystems can power safe, efficient execution across complex EPC environments.