STATS Group completes six concurrent North Sea pipeline shutdown campaigns

摘要

Pipeline technology specialist, STATS Group, has successfully completed the largest number of simultaneous pipeline isolation projects in its 23 year history. During the 2021 summer shutdown season, STATS supported six separate Tecno Plug isolation deployments in the UK North Sea, on pipelines ranging from 20 in. to 36 in. in diameter. The projects were on critical pipeline systems on behalf of multiple clients, with the isolation periods ranging from 10 to 45 days. Isolation activities were carried out onshore and offshore at various locations and included the use of STATS Remote Monitoring System, which allowed Tecno Plug isolation tools to be monitored continuously via satellite from STATS Remote Monitoring Centre in Kintore, Aberdeenshire. The satellite monitoring technology enables customers to reduce site Personnel on Board (POB) requirements on their oil and gas installations during breaking of containment activities, whilst still ensuring that the isolation status is continually monitored.