IMI has provided Larsen & Toubro with four bespoke skids as part of a high-integrity pressure protection system (HIPPS) for the expansion of Saudi Arabia’s Hasbah Gas Field. This project, led by Saudi Aramco, aims to increase the supply of natural gas to meet domestic and industrial demands. The expansion involves installing four new production wells, six wellhead platforms, six topsides, two jackets, and two tie-in float-over platforms to produce an additional 2.5 billion cubic feet of non-associated gas daily.
The skids from IMI feature eight through conduit slab gate valves, four root valves, five pressure transmitters with manifold, and a solid state logic solver system with Multiwell Diagnostic Systems. These components are engineered to isolate high pressure and temperature sources, enhancing safety for personnel and downstream assets from overpressure and overheating incidents.
Roby Buyung, President of Process Automation at IMI, stated, “We are proud to contribute to this highly ambitious project and play a key role in ensuring the safety of site personnel. Safety is a vital consideration regardless of project size, but the importance of the works at the Hasbah Gas Field further underlines the need for as hazard-free an environment as possible.”
The HIPPS underwent initial testing by IMI and was installed in production deck modules at the L&T A.M Naik Heavy Engineering Complex. Full installation at the Hasbah Gas Field occurred in September 2025, with final commissioning set for completion by December 2025.
Bapi Sahoo, Deputy General Manager at Larsen & Toubro, remarked, “IMI’s long-standing expertise delivering HIPPS systems for a wide array of severe service applications stood out to us on this particular project. Guaranteeing the safety of production teams and plant equipment is a key priority for all stakeholders involved in the Hasbah Gas Field expansion, and being able to call upon IMI’s expertise is invaluable.”
The expansion aligns with Saudi Arabia’s strategic objectives to enhance natural gas production, supporting both economic growth and energy security. As the project progresses, stakeholders anticipate improved operational safety, increased uptime, and enhanced revenue potential.
