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CASE STUDY: Moving Subsea Trees at an Energy Technology Facility
IDI Services Delivers Heavy Moves for Baker Hughes at Bridge of Don
Client Profile
Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company. Its facility at Bridge of Don in Aberdeen builds, tests and services subsea production equipment, including subsea trees weighing many tonnes. IDI Services supported Baker Hughes with moving this heavy equipment around the site.
The Challenge
Moving subsea trees safely required specialist techniques:
- Each tree was heavy, tall and had a high centre of gravity
- Equipment had to move between buildings, across yards and inside workshops and tented storage
- Valves, piping and control panels on the trees had to be protected
- Floors and yard surfaces had to be able to carry the loads
- Work had to fit around Baker Hughes's live operations
The Solution
IDI Services designed a comprehensive approach using our specialist equipment and expertise:
Phase 1: Planning
- Agreed the move routes and sequence with Baker Hughes
- Selected skates, a heavy-duty forklift and a compact crawler crane for the different stages
Phase 2: Preparing the Loads
- Placed heavy-duty skates under the tree frames' legs
- Checked stability before each move
Phase 3: Moving the Trees
- Towed the skated trees steadily along the planned routes
- Brought them out of the workshop and across the yard to their next location
- Used the crawler crane inside the building for lifts where needed
Phase 4: Final Positioning
- Set each tree down in its designated position
- Removed skates and handed over to Baker Hughes
The Results
The project was completed with excellent outcomes:
- Subsea trees moved safely between buildings
- No damage to the equipment or site
- Moves completed around ongoing operations
- Every item placed exactly where Baker Hughes needed it
The IDI Advantage
Combining skates, heavy forklifts and compact cranes, IDI Services gives energy companies a full toolkit for moving heavy, valuable equipment safely.
For heavy equipment moves on industrial sites, contact IDI Services today.
