Advanced Isolation and Testing Services Sdn Bhd

September 2017

 STATS Technicians celebrate a sucessful project with the PETRONAS, Matrix and Sapurakencana offshore crew

Advanced Isolation and Testing Services Sdn Bhd and their Principal, STATS (UK) Ltd, provide isolation, services during valve replacement works at E11R-C Platform offshore Sarawak. A 32” STATS Remote Tecno Plug was pigged to the set location outboard of SDV-2910 against the pipeline operating pressure of 90barg using N2. At the set location the Tecno Plug was activated and the primary and secondary seals tested and verified prior to the isolation certificate being issued.

STATS Technicians proudly show-off their testimonials

April/May 2017

Advanced Isolation and Testing Services Sdn Bhd and their Principal, STATS (UK) Ltd, provide isolation, auxiliary N2 pumping and cold cutting services during SapuraKencana HL Sdn Bhd valve replacement works at the Muda Riser Platform located in the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Development Area (MTJDA). A 24” STATS Remote Tecno Plug was pigged to the set location outboard of SDV-RP014 against the pipeline operating pressure of 99barg using N2 provided by High Point Technic Sdn Bhd. At the set location the Tecno Plug was activated and the primary and secondary seals tested and verified prior to the isolation certificate being issued.

For the first time during a Malaysian project STATS also provided cold cutting and bevelling services during the SDV removal and in preparation for the welding of the new valve.

STATS Technicians Kamarul Kamaruddin (left) and Stewart Gibson cold cutting 24" pipeline at MRP

September 2016

During the pipeline isolation works the STATS Remote Tecno Plug was pigged 44m from the receiver to the set location upstream of SDV-2930 where it was set vertically in the riser against a pipeline operating pressure of 26.9barg. During the SDV replacement works the pipeline isolation integrity was continuously monitored by the STATS (UK) Ltd isolation team supported by AITS Sdn Bhd technicians.

STATS Isolation Team (L to R) Stewart Gibson, Scott Freeland, Jaroslaw Leputa, Andrew Courage & Kamarul Kamaruddin

September 2015

Advanced Isolation and Testing Services Sdn Bhd and their Principal, STATS (UK) Ltd, successfully isolated PMOPL04 30” SCPA-OGT Pipeline for  MOV-4003 & MOV-4004  valve change out works, OGT Kerteh during the September 2015 Turnaround allowing both valves to be replaced without depressurizing the pipeline inventory.

September 2015

AITS Sdn Bhd/STATS UK Ltd were contracted to assist Petronas by providing a double block and monitor isolation to allow onsite valve change outs. A proven isolation was required throughout the valve change out activities for 11 days in September 2015. Two pipelines were isolated, one 24" PL46 and one 28" PL39. The project required the use of a 24" Remote Tecno plug and a 28" Remote Tecno plug, which were used to isolate the pipelines. The RTP’s were launched from the respective launchers and pigged to their set location outboard of the valves to be changed.

Valves changed:

24" PMO PL46 24 BRB - RDPA Pipeline - MOV 2947, MOV2946

28" PMO PL39 28 RDPA – OGT Pipeline - MOV2936, MOV2937, MOV2938

August 2015

AITS Sdn/STATS (UK) Ltd were contracted to isolate the PL361 28" pipeline (KAKG-A to MLNG-2) under pressure during 28 day shutdown period starting on 02/09/2015. The work scope utilised a 28" Remote Tecno Plug which was pigged to a location 46m from the launcher, downstream of the shutdown valve (valve SDV-2902) in the vertical straight section of the riser. This was to allow Petronas to carry out a valve replacement work scope safely without the need to depressurise the pipeline. The Remote Tecno Plug train was pigged into set location using Nitrogen by ‘High Point Technic Sdn Bhd, the AITS Sdn Bhd/STATS subcontracted pigging contractor.

April 2015

STATS was contracted to isolate the PL327 30" condensate export line (PL327 30" ) under pressure during 15 day shutdown period starting on 13/04/2015. The work scope utilised a 30" Remote Tecno Plug which was pigged to a location 38 m from the launcher, downstream of the last isolation valve SDV-2901 in the vertical straight section of the riser; so that Petronas could undertake valve replacement work scope safely without the need to depressurise the pipeline. The Remote Tecno Plug train was pigged into set location using Nitrogen by the Client appointed pumping services supplier.

During the same shutdown window a 32" Remote Tecno Plug was used to Isolate PL325 32" Trunkline No.5 during the replacement of SDV-2921

February 2015

Advanced Isolation and Testing Services Sdn Bhd and their Principal, STATS (UK) Ltd, successfully isolated Lawit 30” pipeline upstream of SDV-2000 during the February 2015 Turnaround allowing valves MOV-203, MOV-202 and SDV-2000 to be replace and associated mechanical and welding works to be completed without depressurizing the pipeline inventory.

September 2014

Advanced Isolation and Testing Services Sdn Bhd and their Principal, STATS (UK) Ltd, successfully isolated RDPA to OGT 28” pipeline upstream of MOV-2903 and SDV-2900 during the September 2014 Turnaround allowing both valves to be replace without depressurizing the pipeline inventory.

June 2013

AITS Sdn Bhd and STATS Group were honoured  to revecive YBhg Tan Sri Sidek Hassan and his party during the VIP tour on the opening day of OGA 2013

YBhg Tan Sri Sidek Hassan, Chairman of PETRONAS and Chris Lilley, STATS Group Business Development Manager South East Asia


  
YBhg Tan Sri Sidek Hassan, Chairman of PETRONAS and Dale Millward, STATS Group Director EPRS & Subsea Services



Dale Millward, STATS Group Director for EPRS and Subsea Services explaining BISEP Technology to YBhg Tan Sri Sidek Hassan, Chairman of PETRONAS and YBhg Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin, Chairman of Malaysian Exhibition Services Sdn Bhd

March 2013

AITS Sdn Bhd has been granted the additional PETRONAS License categories - click to view categories

* SO2010200 - Offshore Facilities Const – Repairs of Offshore Facilities  

December 2012

AITS Sdn Bhd has been granted the additional PETRONAS License categories

* PM1280000 - MECHANICAL - Specialised Connectors

* PM1071300 - MECHANICAL HANDLING- Tubular Handling Systems

February 2012

In February STATS successfully installed its first BISEP™ in Malaysia to provide a positive isolation of the ANGSI pipeline receiver kicker line, Onshore Slug Catcher. The 18” BISEP™, installed through a STATS slab valve, was used in conjunction with a STATS Tecnoplug™ to provided simultaneous ‘double block and bleed’ isolations of both the kicker and main pipeline whilst allowing uninterrupted production gas flow. For the duration of the valve change outs the pipeline pressure was maintained at full operating pressure, 78 barg.

During the execution phase AITS Sdn Bhd’s personnel formed part of the STATS Team assisting in the deployment, monitoring and retrieval of the isolation tools and managing on-site project communication between client, main contractor and project sub-contractors.

           

           Illustration Showing the Simultaneous 18” BISEP™
                          & 32” Tecnoplug™ Isolations 
               (RED arrow indicates uninterrupted gas flow)

The project marks a noteworthy milestone for STATS as it was the first BISEP™ isolation carried out in Malaysia.

                         STATS 18” Slab Valve                                           STATS BISEP™ Being Lifted into Position

STATS Tech. James Moran Monitoring the BISEP™ During Isolation

September 2011

AITS Sdn Bhd has been granted the following PETRONAS License categories - click to view categories

     * PM134010000 - MECHANICAL - Testing Equipment - Localised High Pressure Testing

     * SP104010301 - PIPELINE & ASSOCIATED SERVICES - Onshore Pipeline Inspection & Repair

     * SP104010302 - PIPELINE & ASSOCIATED SERVICES - Offshore Pipeline Inspection & Repair

July - August 2011

During late July and early August STATS successfully isolated Trunk Lines 3 and 4, MLNG-Dua, Bintulu for the Kumang Cluster onshore tie-in. The new pipelines will supply the onshore facility with gas from the Kanowit CPP located approximately 250km offshore Bintulu. Two STATS remotely operated 36” Tecno Plugs™ were utilised during the project to isolate the pipelines upstream of the tie-in locations. For the duration of the tie-in phase the isolated upstream pipeline pressure was maintained at 69 barg.

AITS Sdn Bhd personnel supported all stages of the project, from bid to successful completion. During the execution phase AITS Sdn Bhd’s personnel formed part of the Tecno Plug™ Team assisting in the deployment, monitoring and retrieval of the isolation tools and managing on-site project communication between client, main contractor and project sub-contractors.

The project marks a significant milestone for STATS as these are the first Tecno Plug™ isolations carried out in Malaysia.

                                               Iain Reid of STATS preparing the Remote 36” Tecno Plug™   

View upstream of the tie-in point showing STATS 36” Tecno Plug™ 

installed in the pipeline (upstream pressure 69 barg)