Pipe Spool Fabrication & Replacement Services
Fairtex provides pipe spool fabrication, replacement, and flowline upgrade services for oil & gas production, petrochemical, offshore, and floating production facilities. Our capability supports both surface and buried pipeline systems across operational and brownfield environments.
We execute spool replacement projects through a multidisciplinary delivery model involving engineering verification, prefabrication, welding, installation, testing, and commissioning. Our teams support shutdown-driven interventions, integrity restoration programs, and facility upgrades while ensuring compliance with project specifications and operational safety requirements.
Typical applications: crude flowlines, flare lines, gas lift systems, chemical injection lines, hydraulic piping, utility air lines, produced water systems
What this service covers
Engineering Verification & Project Preparation
Review and update of engineering deliverables including GA drawings, isometrics, material verification, welding procedures, and construction planning documentation.
Pipe Spool Prefabrication
Shop fabrication of carbon steel, stainless steel, and duplex piping spools including welding qualification, dimensional verification, blasting, and coating preparation.
Flowline Replacement & Installation
Removal of damaged flowlines and installation of new surface or buried piping systems including bends, valves, supports, and ancillary components.
Valve & Ancillary Equipment Installation
Installation of choke valves, SDVs, ESDVs, DBB valves, ball valves, globe valves, pressure gauges, and associated piping accessories.
Welding, NDT & Integrity Verification
Execution of qualified welding procedures supported by radiography and non-destructive testing to verify weld integrity and construction quality.
Pickling, Passivation & Coating Services
Surface preparation, pickling, passivation, blasting, and protective coating application for corrosion resistance and lifecycle protection.
Pressure Testing & Nitrogen Leak Testing
Hydrostatic testing, nitrogen leak testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities to validate operational readiness.
Shutdown Support & Site Execution
Field execution support including scaffolding, habitat installation, decommissioning activities, and coordinated shutdown interventions.
Documentation & Final Handover
Provision of as-built documentation, test records, inspection reports, and commissioning packages for project closeout.
Key Takeaways
- Complete spool fabrication and replacement lifecycle capability
- Supports onshore, offshore, and floating production facilities
- Integrated welding, NDT, hydro-testing, and commissioning services
- Experienced in shutdown-driven flowline replacement projects