Paradigm Flow Services, based in Aberdeen, UK, offers Flexi-Coil®—a cutting-edge technology with a proven record in resolving deep-water blockages caused by hydrates, wax, asphaltene and sand.

When a blockage occurs, production is significantly hindered and makes immediate remediation essential. To address this, Paradigm deploys its Find-Block® system within 24 hours, enabling pin-point blockage location and to begin planning for the optimal remediation approach.

Designed for rapid response, the Flexi-Coil® system is lightweight and compact, allowing it to be shipped quickly via standard cargo aircraft to operators worldwide if needed. In past cases, Flexi-Coil® has reached sites in less than two weeks from initial notification.

Flexi-Coil®’s miniaturised coiled tubing system enables Operators to target challenging blockages directly from the platform topsides without the need for any subsea, vessel or diver intervention – a key technology differentiator.

Flexi-Coil® is characterized by its capacity to navigate complex pipeline geometries, handling over 1,000 cumulative degrees of pipeline bends and an extended operational reach of up to 6km from the topside entry point. Upon reaching the face of the blockage, the system uses high-pressure jetting to fragment obstructive materials and enabling debris recirculation to the host facility for separation and disposal.

Unlike traditional steel systems, Flexi-Coil® uses a high-pressure, neutrally buoyant composite coil tubing, enabling it to traverse complex pipeline layouts and reach greater distances while preventing potential abrasion or damage to pipeline and flexible riser internals

This approach gives operators greater control over remediation projects, allowing for a faster and more effective restoration of full production capacity.

Paradigm’s paper will expand on the details of this patented technology and present real-world applications where benefits have been realised by Operators for restoring production efficiently on critical assets.