We are experts in Hot Tapping a specialized pipeline operation that allows us to connect to and modify a live pipeline without shutting it down.
Our Hot Tapping Contractual Services are;
- Engineering & Planning.
- Feasibility study for hot tapping suitability.
- Risk Assessment.
- Site Preparation.
- Identification and marking of tap location
- Excavation and exposure of pipeline.
- Surface preparation cleaning, coating removal
- Installation of supports or reinforcement if required
- Barricading and safety zone setup.
- Supply of Materials & Equipment
- Hot tap machine and accessories
- Installation of Fitting.
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of welds.
- Application of corrosion protection/coating.
- Hot Tapping Operation
- Mounting of hot tapping machine onto valve
- Completion & Tie-in
- Retraction of cutter and closure of valve
- Safe removal of hot tapping machine.
- Final tightening and sealing checks.
- Testing & Inspection.
- Backfilling and compaction for buried lines.
- Site reinstatement to original condition.
- Health, Safety & Environmental HSE.
- Documentation and Handover.
