General information
| Client | Elering and Baltic Connector OY |
| Project | Balticconnector Pipeline |
| Year | 2019 |
| Location | Baltic Sea |
| Vessels | Lorelay |
| Max. water depth | 0 - 100 m (0 - 330 ft) |
Balticconnector Pipeline
Scope of work
- Drilling and blasting, trench excavation, pre-lay rock placement
- Mattress installation (crossing preparations)
- Pre and post-lay survey
- 2 x shore pull-ins
- Installation of 77 km, 20-inch pipeline
- AWTI of the pipeline
- Pipe storage and logistics
- Post-lay rock placement and back-filling
- Flooding, gauging and hydrotesting
- Dewatering and drying
Project specials
- Shallow water pipelay close to rock outcrops
- Diverless AWTI on DP
Pipe characteristics
| Length (km/miles) | OD (inch) | WT (mm) | Steel grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 km / 48 miles | 20 inch | 15.9 mm | HFW 450 FDU |
