Decommissioning and abandonment

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Decommissioning and abandonment

RE-USE – SUMMARY

ƒ Some pipeline types can be re-used ƒ Flexibles, tubing, bundles, rigid flowlines ƒ May need to carry out some or all of following operations ƒ De-water, clean, inspect, recondition, replace end fittings ƒ Relocating method depends on pipeline type ƒ Lift, bottom tow, off-bottom tow, re-reel

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Some pipeline types can be re-used at other locations. Re-use may have been an initial requirement for which the pipeline was initially designed or the pipeline is found to be in a suitable condition for re-use at the end of its service life. If re-using the pipeline, then the above operations may need to be carried out before the pipeline can be moved and reinstalled. The required operations for the type of pipeline have been detailed in this section. Also detailed have been the methods available for each pipeline type.