Management, Engineering, Load-Out, and Installation of Marine Pipelines for Seawater Intake System
Persian Gulf Star Refinery
Delta Offshore Technology played a pivotal role in the successful execution of the P.G. Star Refinery Seawater Intake System, delivering management, engineering, load-out, and installation of large-diameter marine pipelines. Developed for the Persian Gulf Star Oil Company, this high-capacity system supplies 200,000 cubic meters of seawater per day for cooling operations at the 360,000 BPSD condensate refinery in Bandar Abbas. Read more . . . Given the ultra-large diameter (2.7m), heavy steel pipelines, and offshore tie-in complexities, this project posed significant technical and operational challenges. Delta Offshore Technology leveraged its advanced subsea installation expertise to complete all floating, flooding, and offshore tie-in operations within hours—far exceeding client expectations. Read more . . . By integrating precision engineering, innovative installation techniques, and stringent safety measures, Delta Offshore Technology successfully delivered this critical infrastructure. Recognized for its technical excellence, this project was featured at the 24th International Offshore (Ocean) and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE) in 2014.
Project Overview
Project Overview
A 360,000 BPSD condensate refinery in Bandar Abbas has been carried out by Persian Gulf Star Oil Company, where a seawater intake system was designed to supply 200,000 cubic meters clean water from 1500m offshore by 4 x 2.7m diameter steel marine pipelines for cooling purposes.
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Hence, seawater would be collected at the basin through four steel pipes of 2.7m inner diameter and 22mm thickness which were connected together as a 600m string. The length of the pipeline route is approximately 1.4 km, including two strings of 600 meters and shore approach line of 130 m. Read more . . .
Although, this was a huge and a high-risk project due to the pipeline’s material and its ultra-large dimensions, it was carried out with the most safety and reliability. All activities related to floating and flooding (subsea installation), including offshore tie-ins between two individual strings has successfully completed by Delta offshore Technology in just a few hours that was much less than as the client expected.
Delta Offshore Technology’s Scope of Work
Delta Offshore Technology’s Scope of Work
Delta Offshore Technology executed the pipeline management, engineering and installation activities, ensuring the project was completed with precision and efficiency. Key tasks included:
Find out more Read more . . .- Quality Control Procedures: Implementing strict quality assurance measures to ensure the integrity of pipe strings prior to installation.
- Pipe Relocation and Towing: Floating the pipe strings (2 x 600 m) and transporting them from the fabrication yard to the designated installation location. Read more . . .
- Pipeline Assembly: Connecting individual pipe strings together to create continuous pipeline sections.
- Pipeline Sinking and Installation: Deploying advanced techniques to sink and securely install the pipelines at the designated location, completing the operation in an impressive timeframe of just three days.
Project Outcome
Project Outcome
Delta Offshore Technology delivered the complex pipeline installation for the Persian Gulf Star Refinery with exceptional speed and precision. Overcoming significant technical challenges associated with the large-diameter steel pipes, Delta completed floating, flooding, and tie-in operations in a remarkably short timeframe, ensuring the reliable supply of cooling water to the refinery. Read more . . . The project's success, recognized internationally at ISOPE 2014, highlights Delta's advanced capabilities in marine pipeline engineering and installation, particularly for large-scale and high-risk offshore infrastructure.