Successful Installation of Subsea Pipeline Repair Clamp off the Coast of Qatar
Project no: 903
Project name: Pipeline Repair – Qatar Petroleum
Project description: Subsea Pipeline Repair Clamps
Project completion date: May 2010
Tekmar Subsea have successfully designed, engineered and installed two structural pipeline repair clamps on a 6" NS subsea pipeline of the coast of Qatar.
The structural clamps were designed using Tekmar Subsea's unique locking collet solution. Both of the systems were successfully subjected to a full factory acceptance test prior to dispatch.
The factory acceptance test was performed based on the worst-case scenario that the pipeline was broken in two halves.
Following completion of the testing a Tekmar technician was mobilised to the installation vessel to successfully supervise the installation and activation of both structural pipeline repair clamps.
Client benefits provided by solution
The client had a damaged subsea pipeline in a number of locations that required structural reinforcing for continued operation. Rather than replace a section of pipeline it was decided to install Tekmar Subsea's structural repair clamps. This offered both sealing and a reinforced structural capability.
Project Responsibilities
| • Sime Darby | Installation contractor |
| • Tekmar Subsea | Equipment Supplier |
| • Qatar Petroleum | End customer |
