Hot Tapping & Line Stopping

What We Do

Hot Tapping or Online Drilling is the specialized engineering method of connecting a new branch pipeline to the existing piping system, pressure vessels, storage tanks or any other process equipment without the need of shut down/production interruption.

This method employs a Tapping machine, a full bore valve (typically known as hot tapping valve) and a hot tap fitting(wield o let/Stub with RF Pad/Full Encirclement Split Tee) that is either wielded or bolted to the run pipeline.

Hot taps can be performed safely on most types of pipes, ranging from carbon steel to GRE. The services can be carried out on systems containing oil, gas, fuel, steam, water and many other line mediums with pressures up to 1480 PSIG @ 100 degrees fahrenheit. Our services can be performed in line with relevant industry standards- API and Shell DEP specifications.

Line Stopping Services: It is an international technique used to temporarily isolate a section of pipeline, with a mechanically inserted and activated stopple head, to undertake maintenance activity or repair works on downstream pipeline.
Line stops can be performed with permanent temporary bypass to enable continuous production while the pipeline section is isolated. This solution prevents unwanted shutdowns and keeps critical piping and pipeline systems online during tie-ins, relocations, repairs and routine maintenance