Petersons

  

 

CASE STUDY: Advanced Handling Solutions for Challenging Oil Equipment Transfer

IDI Services Overcomes Lifting Limitations for Petersons in Edzell

Client Profile

Petersons, a leading international energy logistics company based in Edzell, Angus, required specialized assistance with the relocation of critical oil and gas equipment. With extensive operations supporting offshore and onshore energy sectors worldwide, Petersons relies on partners who can provide innovative solutions when standard handling methods prove insufficient.

The Challenge

This project involved the relocation of a subsea Christmas tree (a complex wellhead control assembly) that presented several significant handling challenges:

  • The Christmas tree had recently come out of testing, requiring careful handling to maintain calibration and integrity
  • Petersons' existing cranage was unable to safely lift the equipment due to its weight and configuration
  • The equipment needed to be relocated from an existing warehouse to a new facility
  • The sensitive nature of the components required specialized handling to prevent damage
  • Standard lifting methods posed risks to both the equipment and facility infrastructure
  • Weather protection was essential during the transport phase to safeguard sensitive components
  • The project timeline was constrained by Petersons' operational schedule

The Solution

IDI Services designed a comprehensive approach that bypassed the limitations of conventional lifting methods:

Phase 1: Assessment and Planning
Our technical specialists conducted a thorough assessment of the Christmas tree and both warehouse locations. Working closely with Petersons' team, we developed a detailed plan utilizing our specialized jacking and skating equipment to circumvent the limitations of their available cranage.

Phase 2: Warehouse Extraction
Implementing our plan with precision, our team:

  • Carefully positioned our hydraulic jacking system at strategic points beneath the Christmas tree
  • Gradually elevated the equipment to the exact height required for skate insertion
  • Deployed our heavy-duty skate system, designed to distribute the load evenly
  • Created a smooth, controlled method to maneuver the Christmas tree through the warehouse
  • Successfully navigated the equipment to the loading area while maintaining precise alignment

Phase 3: Specialized Transport Arrangement
With the Christmas tree successfully extracted from the original warehouse, we:

  • Coordinated the careful transfer onto a specialized low-loader
  • Secured the equipment using custom restraint systems designed for sensitive components
  • Ensured proper weather protection was in place throughout the transport phase
  • Maintained constant monitoring during the journey to the new facility

Phase 4: New Warehouse Installation
Upon arrival at the new warehouse, our team reversed the process with equal precision:

  • Positioned the low-loader for optimal access to the new facility
  • Redeployed our jacking system to lift the Christmas tree from the transport vehicle
  • Reintroduced our skating system to enable controlled movement into the new warehouse
  • Navigated the equipment through the facility to its designated position
  • Carefully lowered the Christmas tree into its final location, ensuring perfect positioning

The Results

The project was completed with exceptional outcomes:

  • Successful relocation of the high-value equipment without any cranage-related limitations
  • Zero damage to the sensitive Christmas tree components throughout the entire process
  • Complete preservation of calibration and testing parameters
  • Efficient completion within Petersons' operational timeline
  • Circumvention of all challenges posed by inadequate conventional lifting options
  • Seamless coordination between extraction, transport, and installation phases

Client Testimonial

"IDI Services provided an innovative solution when our standard lifting methods proved inadequate for this sensitive equipment transfer. Their jacking and skating approach eliminated the risks associated with our cranage limitations, ensuring our valuable Christmas tree was relocated without any impact on its integrity or calibration. Their team demonstrated exceptional technical knowledge throughout the project, from initial assessment through to final positioning in our new facility."

  • Operations Manager, Petersons Edzell

The IDI Advantage

This project exemplifies IDI Services' ability to overcome challenging handling scenarios through specialized techniques and equipment. By applying our jacking and skating expertise when conventional lifting methods were unsuitable, we provided Petersons with a solution that prioritized equipment protection while meeting all operational requirements.

Our understanding of specialized oil and gas equipment handling, combined with our technical capabilities in creating alternative movement solutions, demonstrates why industry leaders like Petersons trust IDI Services with their most valuable assets.

For innovative handling solutions that overcome conventional limitations, contact IDI Services today.