A major midstream gas transmission company required Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) integrity assessment services to remain compliant with regulatory specifications. The pipeline was installed in the 1970s and was located in an environmentally sensitive area with high stakeholder interest and visibility. Further increasing project sensitivity, the pipeline owner expected multiple ruptures during the hydrostatic pressure tests phase. In order to compensate for this risk, an extensive outage period was scheduled and communicated to all customers.

A GoM upstream operator experienced problematic pressure differentials. Over a period of time this resulted in heavy paraffin deposition and ultimately caused several pigs to become stuck in the 6” flowline. Upon an evaluation of available remediation methods, an extended reach mechanical solution was selected to remove the lodged pigs and properly remediate the paraffin deposition.

A GoM operator witnessed a leaking 6” pipeline. Upon repairing the visual leak and attempting to perform a successful hydrostatic pressure test a second non-visual leak occurred, ultimately resulting in extended production loss.

In order to perform a second assessment and bring production back online, the pipeline assessment required a 100% fluidpacked volume of seawater to ensure an oxygen-free environment.

Qualified personnel and responsive management provide gas storage company with multiple SIM OPS pipeline pre-commissioning scopes of work.

Split frame lathe technology delivers field machining solutions for one Supermajor in the Dragon Field block.

Qualified personnel and responsive engineering provide midstream company with successful onshore pipeline reclassification and upgrade status.

LiquiGell® pigs and de-oiling chemistry provide economic solution for multi-phase Gulf of Mexico pipeline decommissioning campaign.

A large North American midstream company operating a gas storage facility required connection integrity management for a planned casing reroute. Due to damaged casing as a result of salt fall within the cavern, the said operator required a large Snubbing stack installation to handle the cavern pressure and capable of cutting 10 3/4” casing.

A Louisiana operator experienced integrity issues with an existing 3 inch saltwater disposal pipeline. Production history recorded multiple leaks in the existing pipe, which resulted in environmental remediation. Upon investigation the operator determined that the said discharge pipe was unsuitable for future use. BlueFin was sought to review the situation and develop a plan of action that would resolve the integrity issues.

A midstream company operating a high pressure gas pipeline required assessment services in order to maintain regulatory compliance. The said pipeline asset was considered unpiggable for ILI technology. In order to comply with regulatory guidelines for an MAOP verification, the company demanded a hydrostatic pressure test assessment.

An established operator in the Gulf of Mexico, through their preferred contractor, requested BlueFin to perform the dewatering of the flowlines for their two new tiebacks to an existing deepwater facility.

BlueFin Model A manifold systems are designed for high pressure, multiple line flushing and pressure testing.

BlueFin Model A manifold systems are designed for high pressure, multiple line flushing and pressure testing.

Planning and project management across a single source provide bundled solutions that deliver cost effective and schedule sensitive services for three separate Central Gathering Facilities (CGF’s) on an expedited timeline for first oil.

A Gulf of Mexico (GoM) operator in the process of decommissioning one of its fields requested the engineering assessment of a blockage existing in their flowline-riser. The reservoir fluid characteristics and the field’s operational history were extensively reviewed. The review indicated hydrates to be the likely cause of the blockage.

Custom solvent products and flow assurance engineering provide total approach to plugged GoM pipeline.