Experience Counts

Furmanite stands ready to respond to both typical and unexpected repair and maintenance scenarios. When an oil platform in Egypt caught fire, Furmanite quickly deployed seasoned senior technicians to the scene, along with state-of-the art subsea hot tapping machines, line plugging valves, and hydraulic actuators. This combination of experience and technology allowed for rapid containment and resolution of this potentially dangerous situation.

Pipeline Transmission and Distribution Services

Standard Hot Tapping pressures to 1480 PSI, custom applications to 2500 PSI
Pipeline Hot Tapping to 60″ Diameter
NCCER and Veriforce DOT Operator Qualified Hot Tap/Line Plugging Certified Technicians
Standard Pivoting Head, Mueller Line Stopper, Sure-Stop, and Qualitech Line Plugging
Balanced Pressure Hot Tapping Machines and Extended Reach capabilities
OEM Manufacturing – Split Tees, Spherical Tees, 3-Way Lateral Hot Tap Tees, and more

Offshore Expertise

Technicians and equipment set up specifically for Offshore
Double Sets of Hot Tap Equipment for all Offshore Projects
Hydraulic Deck Power Units
Sub Tek Power Units for depths up to 1000 feet below sea level
Customized Deck Hot Tap Training Program for all divers
Hot Tap Procedures written specifically for Offshore/Subsea Applications
Manufacturing Procedures for Sub Sea applications

Offshore Summary

Offshore Projects have been successfully completed over the past 20 years in the North Sea, Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, and Gulf of Mexico with no spills or releases.
Hot Taps and Line Plugging have been made to depths up to 1,000 FSW
Furmanite can provide the equipment, technical expertise, and a wide range of fittings
Pipeline Integrity Services and repair expertise for both above and below the water line.
Carbon Fiber and Composite Pipeline repair services
OEM Manufactured Split Sleeve Mechanical Pipeline Repair Clamps (FurmaSeal)
Custom design Pipeline Leak Repair Solutions from the World Wide Leader

Hot Tapping in the Pipeline Industry

Furmanite is the proven leader in the field of Hot Tapping and Line Plugging in the oil and gas transportation industry. We provide Hot Tap and Line Plugging services for both natural gas transmission and distribution systems, as well as crude oil and product pipeline markets. Furmanite’s global team understand the needs, standards, and expectations of each industry segment and are at the ready for both standard and custom design Hot Tap solutions. Furmanite operates the largest and most diverse inventory of Hot Tap and Line Plugging equipment in the industry. Furmanite also continues to lead the the industry with pioneering new technologies. Our OEM manufactured fittings, field services, and equipment are time-tested and proven in the field with over 50 years of service to the industry.

Furmanite OEM Hot Tapping and Line Plugging Equipment and Fittings

IPSCO/Furmanite’s Split-Tee, Spherical-Tee, Split-Sleeve-Bolted-Mechanical, 3-Way Lateral Tee, and custom design Hot Tap/Line Stop fittings are designed in accordance to applicable industry standards. Our Pipeline Line Plugging and Hot Tap Equipment as well as our Hot Tap and Line Plugging Split Tee fittings are interchangeable with most industry standard machinery and fittings. This gives our customer choice in vendors based on quality of service, product, and dependability.