An Independent E&P Company operator’s main 6” infield flowlines on the Gulf of Mexico shelf had been experiencing problematic organic deposition, ultimately rendering it inoperable. The production was re-routed through a parallel 4” line that allowed for production to sustain while the paraffin-stricken line was temporarily abandoned.

eelReel successfully used to remove stuck pig and paraffin and restored production.

A GoM operator of a 6-inch subsea oil production flowline experienced severe paraffin blockage. The said deposition prevented a successful hydrocarbon de-inventory procedure in order to properly abandon the asset per compliance regulations. Due to insufficient pump rates, the operator faced expensive, complex subsea intervention tasks based upon routine flow assurance methods typically applied in decommissioning scopes of work.

An operator of a mini-TLP experienced flow assurance problems in a subsea oil production flowline system. Operator knowledge and production history identified the issue as a paraffin blockage. Unsure of the blockage location and remediation method, several failed attempts at pressure cycling from the subsea and platform sides resulted in a mechanical remediation need.

A GoM operator experienced problematic pressure differentials over a period of time, ultimately resulting in a completely plugged 6” flowline. Heavy paraffin solids completely plugged the flowline and prevented the transportation of liquid product. Upon an evaluation of available remediation methods, an extended reach mechanical solution was selected.

eelReel successfully used to remediate completely plugged 6” pipeline.

A GoM upstream operator experienced problematic pressure differentials. Over a period of time this resulted in heavy paraffin deposition and ultimately caused several pigs to become stuck in the 6” flowline. Upon an evaluation of available remediation methods, an extended reach mechanical solution was selected to remove the lodged pigs and properly remediate the paraffin deposition.

BlueFin Model A manifold systems are designed for high pressure, multiple line flushing and pressure testing.