Pipeline decommissioning tool in prototype phase

Nov. 27, 2018
Webtool is developing a Fast Intervention Tool for subsea pipeline decommissioning with Chevron Energy Technology Co.

Offshore staff

ACCRINGTON, UKWebtool is developing a Fast Intervention Tool (FIT) for subsea pipeline decommissioning with Chevron Energy Technology Co.

This will crimp, seal, and cut the pipe lessening the risk of contamination of the marine environment. Potentially it will also dispense with the need for a containment dome during pipeline cutting and minimize diver intervention.

The FIT is a modular design said to combine lifting, crimping, injection and cutting in a single lifting and deployment frame that also contains the hydraulic control system.

Webtool has completed conceptual design and development and testing and is currently preparing a prototype for hyperbaric and sea trials.

11/27/2018