Subsea Innovation has announced completion of the design and manufacture of two 16” mechanical pipeline connectors for RasGas.
These are the first systems that Subsea Innovation has produced for RasGas with a total production capacity of 37 MT of gas per annum from its facilities in Qatar which are serviced by 27 LNG vessels.
The difference between these connectors and others that Subsea Innovation have produced previously, is that they were required to meet RasGas’ onerous weld specifications with Inconel cladding. This cladding provides additional protection for the pipeline against the sour gas that it is transporting and is notoriously difficult to apply and machine.
In addition to this order, Subsea Innovation has secured an order for the delivery of 4 structural pipeline repair clamps, again to act as contingency against leaks or damage, for pipelines ranging from 16” in diameter to 38” to Ras Gas.