Pipeline Construction

Overview

Linde has laid dozens of miles of natural gas pipelines in the Marcellus region of Pennsylvania. Pipeline construction resembles a moving assembly line. Each length, or spread of pipeline, is built by a specialized work crew, each with its own set of duties. These are outlined below. As each crew completes its work, the next crew will move into position to complete its section of the construction project. A construction spread may be several miles in length, with the front of the spread clearing the right-of-way and the back of the spread restoring the right-of-way.

Steps and Processes Offered

  • Reclamation and Restoration
  • Erosion & Sediment (E&S) Controls
  • HDD/Bore when necessary
  • Pipeline/Trench Excavation and Setting Pipe
  • Welding/Coatings
  • Valve Risers
  • PIG Launchers
  • Pressure Testing
  • Tie-ins
  • Clear and Grub
  • Backfilling and Rough Grading the Right of Way