OFA compressor for pipeline drying
Ensuring Pipeline Integrity and Operational Reliability for Safe Gas Transfer in the UAE
Aggreko deployed a fully certified, high performance air compressor and dryer system that met all the technical requirements. The solution was supported by expert training and rapid response, to meet the demanding needs of pipeline drying on Das Island.
- THE CHALLENGE
Overcoming pipeline drying complexities in a demanding offshore environment
- THE SOLUTION
Certified equipment and expert support for pipeline drying
- THE IMPACT
Reliable commissioning and enhanced operational safety
Client:Target Engineering Construction Company
Location:Das Island, UAE
Sectors:Oil and Gas
THE CHALLENGE
Overcoming pipeline drying complexities in a demanding offshore environment
Pipeline drying is essential to eliminate residual water, which can accelerate corrosion and lead to hydrate formation or microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). Achieving the required dryness is a complex process, vital for successful commissioning and long-term operational efficiency.
Our customer required precise pipeline drying after
hydrotesting to prevent corrosion and maintain gas
purity. The offshore location posed unique challenges,
including stringent safety standards, complex logistics, and the need for certified equipment and rapid response to meet tight project timelines.