CH2045 Location South Texas, USA Problem An independent operator in South Texas had to install a system of flowlines to transport produced saltwater from seven gas wells to a disposal well in the field. Steel lines would be highly susceptible to corrosion from the saltwater, and the operator knew that maintenance and repair costs for steel would be excessive in such a corrosive environment. Solution The operator chose Fiberspar LinePipe because it eliminates corrosion and has lower installed costs than steel. After trenches were dug for the new lines, NOV Fiber Glass Systems arrived on-site and installed, connected and tested all seven lines—a total of 15,320 ft—in only 2.5 days using spoolable, fiber-reinforced LinePipe. Each line was installed in one continuous length. The only con

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