Pipeline & Process
Successful Revalidation of Existing Pipeline
Successful revalidation of existing pipeline assures safe operation of pipeline system
De-oiling campaign managed in its entirety
Pipeline cleaned to 30ppm of hydrocarbons in water
Challenge
To de-oil, clean and revalidate a pipeline selected for replacement on the Eider platform. The campaign was performed to enable the pipeline’s continued production before being replaced by a new water injection and oil pipeline. The pipeline was to be cleaned to the accepted North Sea standard of 30 parts per million (ppm) of hydrocarbons in water.
Solution
Altus Intervention managed the de-oiling campaign in its entirety. Through the provision of experienced personnel and equipment, as well as the allocation of specialist sub-contractors.
Result
The de-oiling of the pipeline system and subsequent hydrostatic testing were successfully achieved by running a range of pipeline pigs. The cleaning regime complied with North Sea standards and successful hydrotesting assured the client that the Eider pipeline system could remain active until the delivery and installation of the replacement pipeline.