Success Stories
In the unforgiving environment of oil and gas operations, where unsafe practices can escalate into costly failures, flange face erosion and corrosion emerge as critical threats. These pervasive issues strike at the very heart of refinery infrastructure, turning minor imperfections into major liabilities. With each flange connection serving as a pivotal link within the vast network of pipelines, any compromise in integrity can lead to disastrous leaks, forcing unplanned downtimes that translate directly into lost revenue. This case study explores the relentless battle against these hidden dangers, highlighting innovative strategies that ensure not only the safety and operational efficiency of facilities but also the continuous flow of energy upon which global markets depend.
Our client, a chemical plant located in east Texas was struggling to have a particular rope access scope of work completed by another provider. When it became clear that progress was falling further behind schedule, and the provider requested more money and time to complete, the client decided to terminate that arrangement. Acuren’s competitive bid was selected to finish the remaining work which included installation of insulation/jacketing on head of vessel, 9 rings, transition and 19 pipe support areas on a 230’ tower utilizing rope access.
Acuren partnered with an energy company to support their TA/Maintenance program. Acuren's access planner worked with the client's planning and execution team to review any work scopes that could be executed via rope access instead of scaffolding to reduce the overall time and cost.