Thermoflex Blog

The Problem

The Problem

The Problem

Our customers are frequently amazed by the exceptional capabilities of Thermoflex. We thought we’d take this opportunity to systematically answer questions and clear up some basic misunderstandings.

Polyflow composite pipe helps infrastructure get ahead

Polyflow LLC announced today the opening of a sales office in the Eastern Hemisphere to support an expanding international client base. 

Midland-based Polyflow manufactures and installs Thermoflex®—spoolable, composite pipeline for hydrocarbon transport. In addition to surface and downhole applications, it’s ideal for pipeline rehabilitation at a fraction of the cost and labor associated with traditional steel.

The Problem

U.S. industries are bracing themselves for the ramifications of the new 25 percent tariff on imported steel. Just as the nation is poised to lead the world in oil and gas production, pipeline infrastructure is in desperate need of repair, along with new pipelines to accommodate the need for increased capacity.¹ All of this, unfortunately, requires imported steel, which has forced many companies to look for alternative solutions to make these projects economically viable.

Bonanza Creek Energy, operating in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States, was beset by paraffin problems in flowlines that transport produced oil and gas from wells to nearby temporary storage facilities. The extent of deposition was such that it required frequent pigging, shutting down operations each time, resulting in higher operational costs and lost productivity.