Pipeline Hot Tapping & Line Stopping Services
Fairtex provides turnkey hot tapping, line stopping, and in-service pipeline intervention services for oil & gas, power, petrochemical, and industrial process systems. Our solutions enable modifications, repairs, and tie-ins without interrupting live operations.
We support onshore, offshore, and subsea pipeline systems with engineered intervention solutions designed to minimize downtime, maintain operational continuity, and ensure safe execution under pressurized conditions.
Typical applications: live pipeline tie-ins, emergency bypass systems, valve installation, pipeline rerouting, shutdown avoidance, subsea pipeline modification, process piping interventions
What this service covers
Pipeline Hot Tapping Services
Hot tapping operations allow safe connection to live pipelines and vessels without shutdown, enabling modifications, tie-ins, and expansion activities under pressure.
Line Stopping & Line Plugging
Temporary isolation of pipeline sections using line stopping equipment to facilitate repairs, valve replacement, rerouting, or maintenance where no isolation valve exists.
Emergency Pipeline Bypass Solutions
Rapid-response bypass systems designed to maintain flow continuity during emergency repairs, integrity threats, or planned interventions.
Subsea Hot Tap & Line Stop Services
Execution of subsea pipeline interventions including hot tapping and isolation operations for offshore pipeline infrastructure.
In-Service Welding & Fabrication
Qualified in-service welding procedures for hot tap fittings, branch connections, and live system modifications under ASME compliance requirements.
Pipe Freeze & Pipe Plugging Solutions
Controlled isolation methods including freeze plugging and mechanical plugging for temporary shutdown and repair operations.
Valve Installation & System Modification
Installation of valves, fittings, and associated piping modifications on existing pressurized systems.
Pressure & Temperature Critical Interventions
Capability to execute hot tap and intervention works on systems operating up to 5000 PSI and temperatures up to 700°F.
Key Takeaways
- In-service pipeline modification without operational shutdown
- Supports onshore, offshore, and subsea pipeline systems
- Emergency bypass and line stopping capability
- ASME-compliant hot tap welding and intervention procedures