Date: 26th February
Days old: 4362
Time: 3PM London/10AM New York
Developments in double block and bleed isolation technology for Emergency Pipeline Repair of unpiggable defects.
The oil and gas industry worldwide is reliant on the long term reliability of pipelines, predominantly rigid pipelines as the safest and most efficient means for the transportation of hydrocarbons, particularly subsea. Steel pipelines however, do have a design life and degrade over time in service even to the point of failure. Additionally, they are susceptible to damage from various sources. This damage could arise from anchor drag or a dropped object and an event of this type can be catastrophic to the environment and transportation of hydrocarbons.
Therefore, it is of high importance that operators are able to rapidly identify significant damage and are prepared to respond to an emergency repair of subsea pipelines.
The webinar will review current piggable isolation technology and describe recent developments that allow the installation safety critical double block and bleed isolations when an unpiggable defect exists. This new design enables the removal/repair of a damaged section of the pipeline with minimal water ingress and reduced environmental impact.
The business risk and criticality assessment will confirm why, it is important that an Emergency Pipeline Repair System is in place to allow operators to facilitate a rapid and successful response that minimises the loss of production. A proactive approach will provide the most cost-effective solution and deliver the greatest benefit by providing a customised plan that will detail and optimise the selected repair scenarios. Emergency repair preparations should include front-end engineering, design and contingency planning as part of a comprehensive Emergency Pipeline Repair System.
Presented by
Dale Millward,
Subsea Business Stream Manager, STATS Group
Dale has worked in the pipeline and subsea intervention industry since 1992 with involvement in subsea construction, commissioning, inspection, repair, isolation, maintenance and decommissioning projects. He worked as a subsea Engineer at JP Kenny for 5 years on the BP subsea support team. Dale worked as the Client’s Representative on diver and WCROV projects and is an IMCA certified Technical Representative. He joined STATS Group in 2005 and has been involved in the design, development and delivery of bespoke engineered pipeline isolation, repair and recovery solutions.
Dave Vernon,
Isolations Business Stream Manager, STATS Group
Dave Vernon joined STATS in 1999 first serving as a design engineer, moving to engineering manager and then as a key member of STATS Technical Support Team whilst leading a significant Intervention contract on behalf of the company. Within each of these roles he has been involved in developing and executing both national and international projects.
Dave currently leads our Isolation and Intervention business unit. He has a substantial track record in research and development, specification and trialling of product and is instrumental in directing and execution of a number of our highest profile isolation projects. In the twelve years with STATS Group he has had unlimited exposure to all aspects of the business portfolio from piping systems, pipeline isolation, intervention, repair, connection and testing work scopes
His comprehensive knowledge of the oil and gas industry and specific sector awareness provides him with a firm basis for his current position where his focus is the support and further development of the isolation and intervention business streams.
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- Overview of mechanical Double Block and Bleed pipeline isolation technologies
- Isolation barrier testing philosophy
- Demonstrating Tecno Plug fail-safe isolation and recovery modes
- Demonstrating BISEP fail-safe isolation and recovery modes
Audience
- CEO / President / Chairman / Executive Director
- Operations Managers - Pipelines
- Integrity Engineers
- Pipeline Engineers
- Project Managers / Engineers