Fresh Water Line Optimization in an Oil Field in Argentina

Greater operational efficiency with fewer joints and fast implementation.

Case Study Nº

193 Customer

Phoenix Global Resources

Argentina

2025

Working Conditions

Temperature: 20 °C / 68°F | Pressure: 12 kg/cm² | Fluid components: Fresh water

Pexgol Pipes

Pexgol 110 mm, Class 24

Application

Fresh water transport

Lenght

1260 m / 4133 ft

The Challenge

Phoenix Global Resources, an independent company focused on hydrocarbon exploration and production in Argentina, required the implementation of a new pipeline to transport fresh water from an intake point to its Central Processing Facility (CPF).

The main challenge of the project was not only the ﬂuid conveyance itself, but also the execution conditions: it was essential to minimize installation time, optimize operational costs, and signiﬁcantly reduce the number of joints along the pipeline route.

In this context, traditional solutions implied longer installation times, a greater need for ﬁttings, and an increase in potential failure points. Additionally, the operation required a reliable solution capable of working at a pressure of 12 kg/cm² with a constant ﬂow rate, ensuring continuity in the water supply for production processes.

The Solution

For this project, a 110 mm (Class 24) Pexgol pipe was implemented, with a total length of 1,260 meters, designed for fresh water transport under demanding operating conditions.

The selection of Pexgol made it possible to drastically reduce the number of joints thanks to its supply in long continuous lengths, improving system reliability and reducing installation time.

Project execution was completed in just 3 days, including trench installation, jointing through electrofusion and mechanical connections, and the ﬁnal hydrostatic test.

A key aspect was the technical support provided during installation, as the contractor had no prior experience handling Pexgol pipes. This support ensured proper execution and maximized the system’s beneﬁts from the outset.

Thanks to its ﬂexibility, low weight, and ease of handling, the Pexgol solution enabled a fast, safe, and efﬁcient installation, meeting the client’s objectives in terms of time, costs, and operational reliability.