Hydrostatic Test Establishes New MOP for 100-mile Pipeline
Faced with anomaly-related pressure reductions and ambiguous ILI results, a client turned to Acuren’s engineering team for a comprehensive integrity solution. Acuren managed nitrogen purging, anomaly cutouts, spike and hydrotesting, and pipeline restoration, securing a five-year reassessment interval and re-establishing MOP. Through strategic planning and contingencies, the project exceeded expectations, finishing early and under budget.
Managing System Wide Depth of Cover to Reduce Risk to Critical Assets
To address pipeline cover loss affecting pre-1980 infrastructure, a Midwest petroleum company partnered with Acuren’s engineering team to develop a comprehensive monitoring program. The team created a process for identifying high-risk areas and implementing solutions, crucial given recent shallow-burial incidents. Their innovative approach combined public awareness with creative mitigation strategies, resulting in 95% cost savings while ensuring pipeline safety.
Implementation of a Closed System Mitigates the Possibility of an Emergency Event While Also Solving an Odor Issue
To resolve odor issues and mitigate brine system over-pressure risks, Acuren engineered a comprehensive closed-system solution for an LPG storage facility. The design featured a brine pressure vessel, flare stack, nitrogen gas system, and advanced safety controls. Completed on schedule despite logistical challenges, the system now ensures odor elimination and safe handling of potential emergencies.
Preparing a Valuable Asset for the Next Chapter of Service
Engineering, planning, monitoring, and troubleshooting the nitrogen displacement of a 525-mile pipeline.
Installing a Communications Gateway to Enhance Pipeline Cybersecurity
Enhancing the cybersecurity of a pipeline system by installing and configuring a communications gateway that mitigates the risk of security breaches from hackers to a communications interface between a pipeline operator and their customer’s terminal.
Doing All the Right Things on the Ground—and on Paper
Since 2007, Acuren’s Integrity and Design Team has supported West Bay Exploration Company with regulatory compliance for its petroleum pipelines, ensuring documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and audit-ready. By streamlining processes and conducting internal audits, Acuren has minimized regulatory risks and improved audit outcomes. This partnership allows West Bay to focus on safe operations while maintaining its commitment to environmental responsibility.
Keeping a 700-Mile Pipeline System—and Its Paperwork—in Working Order
Over nearly two decades, Acuren’s Integrity and Design Team has worked with a Midwest pipeline operator to strengthen the integrity of 700 miles of natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. From assessments to repairs and documentation, the team has improved safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. This collaboration has minimized risks and helped safeguard both communities and the environment.
Engineering Pipelines, Facilities, and New Business Opportunities
Acuren engineered and managed the construction of a complex energy transportation system, enabling a Midwest pipeline operator to transport new products from a refinery to an existing pipeline. The project stayed on schedule despite challenges like contaminated soil, delivering a safe and efficient system. The operator has since benefited from 10+ years of trouble-free operation and new revenue opportunities.
Complex Deep Excavation Integrity Inspection Completed In Time and Under Budget
Acuren performed a engineering, project management and integrity evaluation for inspection on a dig +20ft below a busy truck route in Chicagoland.
Perfecting Data Inputs for Accurate Crack Assessment and Better Integrity Management
Acuren performed an engineering critical assessment with materials testing and fracture mechanics analysis to address defects identified by an ILI run.