Riyadh Al-Shiban

Subsea Pipeline Repair Readiness Approach for Efficient Underwater Repairs

Subsea Pipeline Repair Readiness Approach for Efficient Underwater Repairs
Subsea Pipeline Repair Readiness Approach for Efficient Underwater Repairs
Subsea pipelines, such as in-field flowlines, trunklines, etc., are an integral part of all offshore field developments. Pipeline damage can occur either during construction phase or during the life of field. Critical pipeline damage such as leak, rupture, or crack requires repair to be performed on an emergency basis. Repair readiness is being...

An Innovative Approach to Optimize Near Shore Burial Requirements of Subsea Pipelines Based on Field Experience

An Innovative Approach to Optimize Near Shore Burial Requirements of Subsea Pipelines Based on Field Experience
An Innovative Approach to Optimize Near Shore Burial Requirements of Subsea Pipelines Based on Field Experience
Subsea pipelines originating from offshore fields and approaching land are required to be buried in near shore area to provide protection against environmental loading, marine activity, instability and unfavourable soil conditions. This paper presents an innovative approach to optimize near shore burial requirements of subsea pipelines. This...

Innovative Solutions to Address Stabilization Challenges of a 48-Year Old Subsea Pipeline

Innovative Solutions to Address Stabilization Challenges of a 48-Year Old Subsea Pipeline
Innovative Solutions to Address Stabilization Challenges of a 48-Year Old Subsea Pipeline
Subsea pipelines are externally concrete coated to provide vertical and lateral stability. The loss of concrete can lead to floatation or lateral movement on the seabed. If seabed is hard/rocky, then lateral rubbing may lead to wall thinning at 6 o'clock and can result in a leak or flattening at the bottom affecting ovality. This paper presents...