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I N N O V AT I O N S • A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 4
CANADA
COLOMBIA
A Better Understanding
Several of Canada’s pipeline operators recently
convened in Toronto for a three-day integrity conference
hosted by TDW. In addition to a keynote address by
Gonzalo Juarez, Senior Manager – Integrity Strategy
& Risk, Enbridge Gas Distribution, operators received
training on the Multiple Dataset Platform, EMAT
Crack Detection, Data Analysis and Nondestructive
Examination – including an in-depth look at Positive
Material Identification (PMI). The training concluded
with a tour of the Enbridge Gas Distribution, Training &
Operations Center.
NORWAY
Isolate and Accomplish
A liquefied
natural gas (LNG) producer in Sarawak is planning to
replace several valves on its 36" offshore trunk line.
To accomplish the safe isolations needed to perform
this maintenance, TDW has been retained to provide
the operator with its non-intrusive SmartPlug® isolation
tool technology. In 2009, the operator successfully
performed an almost identical scope of work on
another of its trunk lines.
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MALAYSIA
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Emergency Response
One of the country’s largest producers is securing its
safe operating future by filling in the remaining gaps of
its Emergency Pipeline Repair System (EPRS). To round
out preparedness on its class-900 liquid pipeline
network, the company recently acquired additional hot
tapping equipment and attended advanced operator
training at the TDW Colombia facility.
Well Prepared
Many offshore operators have been investing in greater
safety through Emergency Pipeline Repair Systems
(EPRS). In essence, EPRS means pre-investment in
emergency repair solutions and associated hardware
BEFORE a failure occurs – to increase response
capability, lessen environmental impact, and reduce
downtime. As part of a Master Service Agreement with
TDW, a major US based E&P company has recently
secured storage and maintenance for two 34" clamps
and access to TDW’s remote controlled subsea hot
tapping machine, the Subsea 1200RC.
