New Vs. Old Oilfield Pipelines
Having trouble deciding which is best for you?
If you’re looking to purchase a pipe for an oilfield line, you may be deciding on whether or not you should go with a refurbished, old pipe, or a brand new one. Both products come with advantages and disadvantages and depend on what your business needs. Either way, they can be a good investment.
In the most obvious sense, a brand-new pipeline offers you the advantage of knowing there hasn’t been any damage or corrosion. The disadvantage is the costlier price tag up front. A new pipeline will put a larger dent in your wallet, but overtime, you’ll notice you’ll rarely have to shell out money for maintenance. The installation and purchasing of the actual pipe will cost a lot but should last you longer.
If you’re considering a used pipe, there are certain factors to think about. Before installing the rehabilitated pipe, you must have it inspected and coated if necessary. Depending on the cost of re-coating, you might want to consider a brand-new pipe instead. If that’s not the case, re-coating a smaller area might not take much out of your budget. Up front, a used pipeline will go much easier on you financially, but down the road you’ll need to invest in maintenance. Having regular inspections and check-ups is absolutely necessary with a used pipeline. Any indication of corrosion or leaking can be devastating. Sometimes, entire sections of the pipeline will need to be replaced, which is a cost you’ll want to be prepared for.
When deciding on which pipeline might be better for you, you’ll want to consider something: do you want to spend money up front on a new pipe or be prepared to spend money in the years to come? In any case, nothing is certain. When deciding on which type of pipe you need, talk to the experts at Nuliner Inc. We sell both new and used pipes , which means we’ll be able to give you our opinion.
