Oil & Gas
FlexSteel Delivers Reliable Pipeline Solutions
FlexSteel is the next generation of pipe. For decades, steel has been the traditional choice for pipelines due to its durability and availability. Although steel pipe is inherently strong and reliable, it comes with some drawbacks in both installation and operation. Steel pipeline installation requires large crews with a lot of welding and NDT to create long lengths, which has a large impact on construction and time to first production.
Additionally, after years in service, steel pipelines experience internal and external corrosion which can lead to failures or costly inspection and repair campaigns. An advancement of the traditional stick steel pipe is FlexSteel, the flexible steel pipe which incorporates the benefits of steel and HDPE into a single, spoolable product. This allows fast installation, and many years of corrosion-free, reliable operation. Additionally, FlexSteel pipe can be pulled inside steel pipelines to solve integrity issues on existing pipelines. For more information about pipeline rehabilitation, click here.
FlexSteel pipelines are widely used for:
Oil and gas gathering
Midstream gathering and transportation
Pipeline rehabilitation
Water transportation
Gas lift and Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)
Fuel gas pipelines
Gas utility pipelines
UPSTREAM
Accelerate your time to production with FlexSteel line pipe. By eliminating the need for 40-foot steel joints, operators can bypass the time and costs associated with welding crews, x-ray verifications, and large construction teams associated with welded steel pipe.
Flowlines
FlexSteel’s corrosion-resistant HDPE liner and a helically wound steel-reinforced core provide the highest level of safety and quality for flowlines.
Gas Lift
FlexSteel pipelines deliver proven performance in high-pressure gas lift systems. With a steel-reinforced core for structural integrity, the system endures fluctuating suction and rigorous pressure cycles common in cyclic environments.
MIDSTREAM
Traditionally, steel pipe has been utilized for midstream gathering, transportation, and transmission of liquids and gases. Internal and external corrosion results in extensive repair and maintenance costs that dramatically drive up the cost of operation. By investing in FlexSteel, which is designed to be corrosion-resistant, operators save costly repairs, environmental exposure, and down time.
As one of the most advanced pipeline solutions available, FlexSteel provides a high-quality, reliable system for the safe transportation of crude oil, natural gas, and refined products. Engineered for toughness and durability, the pipe is designed to withstand corrosion, sand, slurries, and internal abrasion
Gathering
Fast installation allows midstream operators to quicky connect to the Lease Access Transfer Custody (LACT) unit to trunk lines and get their customers’ products to market faster. Larger diameters and higher pressure ratings enable FlexSteel pipe gathering lines to efficiently transport crude oil, natural gas, and produced water.
Regulatory
FlexSteel has a proven track record working closely with operators and regulators to acquire Special Permits, Waivers, and Exceptions in regulated areas, if required. Contact your FlexSteel representative for more information.
DOWNSTREAM
FlexSteel pipe is well-suited for downstream oil and gas markets due to its exceptional durability and resistance to corrosive substances found in refined products. Its flexible design allows for easy installation and adaptation to complex refinery layouts. Additionally, the pipe’s robust construction handles the varied pressures and temperatures involved in downstream processing, ensuring reliable and efficient transportation of refined fuels and chemicals.
Highly Volatile Liquid (HVL)
FlexSteel is ideal for handling certain highly volatile liquids due to its strong, steel-reinforced construction, which resists high pressure and reduces leak risks. Its flexibility accommodates thermal changes, and its corrosion resistance ensures long-term reliability. Ask us about your application, as well as our history of transporting numerous HVL's.
SOUR SERVICE
FlexSteel utilizes a validated software tool and rigorous testing to predict permeated annulus gas compositions and pipeline compatibility based on bore composition. Contact FlexSteel for more information about sour service pipelines.
Success Stories
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FlexSteel Cuts Pipeline Installation Time in Amazon Rain Forest by 65%
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42-well Production Capacity Regained After 24 Miles of FlexSteel Is Installed in One Month
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Steel-reinforced Pipe for Gas Production Line Reduces Operator’s CAPEX by 24%
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Spoolable Steel-reinforced Pipe’s Performance Leads E&P Company to Install 48 Miles in Eagle Ford Shale
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25% of Production Capacity Regained After Rehabilitating Water Injection Line
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Operator Installs a 9.5-mile Multiphase Production Line Faster Using FlexSteel Pipe
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FlexSteel Replaces 4 Miles of Corroded Water Disposal Line in the Middle East in 7 Days
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Pipe-in-pipe Methodology Restores Corroded Steel Pipeline Under Major Canadian Waterway
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Operator Improves Pipeline Safety and Reliability Using FlexSteel Line Pipe with 24/7 Real-time Annulus Monitoring