Sector: LNG Export / Midstream
Challenge: Coordinating pipe, bends, and coatings across multiple vendors and delivery points, with a coating pivot mid-project
Volume: Multi-component scope with critical timing
Overview
An EPC contractor engaged Interpipe to support a complex pipe-in-pipe system for LNG boil-off gas lines for a major U.S.-based LNG exporter. The project required ultra-low temperature materials, tight dimensional tolerances, and delivery to multiple locations—all under an aggressive timeline. Midway through, a critical delay from the end user caused the team to lose its coating slot, threatening the delivery schedule.
Solution
Interpipe executed a flexible, multi-vendor strategy to protect the project timeline:
- Multi-Sourced Components: Secured pipe and bends, from qualified suppliers, with all materials meeting ultra-low temp specs.
- Coating Coordination: Aligned coating applications for pipe and bends to spec.
- Adaptive Logistics: When the original coating window closed, pivoted to a new coater, requiring:
- Approval of a new coating supplier
- A controlled spec change
- Real-time adjustments to shipping and customs workflows
- Delivery Management: Maintained direct coordination with all stakeholders to hit each delivery point on time.
Interpipe delivered every component of the pipe-in-pipe system on time and to spec. The project remained on schedule, and the EPC avoided costly downstream delays—proving that adaptability and technical control are key to complex LNG projects.
Pipe-in-pipe systems for LNG require precision and agility. Interpipe’s integrated approach—spanning materials, coatings, and logistics—kept the project moving, even when conditions changed.
