Pipeline-Mechanical Completion-Commissioning

Integrated Services
IKM
The company was established in 1992 and has grown to
become a major supplier of inspection, testing, cleaning and
mechanical completion services both to the onshore and the

Testing AS offshore industry. IKM Testing has its head office at Sola,
Norway and departments in Bergen, Kristiansund and
Hammerfest.

International Focus
Subsidiary companies have been established in UK, Spain,
Singapore, Canada, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia,
Poland, Brazil Korea and Mexico. IKM Testing will continue to
establish new businesses, make strategic acquisitions and form
alliances in order to steadily develop as a quality supplier.

Ownership
IKM Testing AS is 100% owned by IKM Gruppen AS,
which is again 100% owned by Mr. Ståle Kyllingstad.
• Quality System: NS-EN ISO 9001:2015
• Environmental Management System:
OHSAS 18001:2007 / ISO 14001:2015
• Achilles id. no.: 23137
• Sellihca id. no.: 100911
• StartBANK ID: 134367
• Member of PPSA (Pigging Products and Services Association)

A part of the IKM Group

IKM Testing is part of the IKM group
– a multidiscipline sub supplier focusing primarily on
the oil and gas industry. The IKM Group conducts
business within the following five areas:
Electrical/Instrument/Automation, Subsea Completion/
Commissioning, Engineering/Operations,
Fabrication/Inspection and Rig / Downhole Services.

Focus on Growth is always the goal, and IKM’s

ambition is that even the most demanding customer
shall choose IKM as their preferred business partner.
All IKM companies are ISO-certified, and through
internal revisions, audits, and continuous monitoring,
IKM Corporate Group ensures that it meets and
exceeds the needs of its customers and employees with
respect to quality, health, safety and the environment.

Our Values

• Responsible • Bold • Clear • Focused

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Integrated Total supplier within mechanical
completion / commissioning

supplier Mechanical completion

• Nitrogen services
• Pressure testing
Well services
• Cuttings Transport
• Nitrogen lifting
• Hot oil flushing • Well integrity testing
• Chemical cleaning • Scale inhibitor squeeze
• Bolt tensioning • Acid stimulation services
• Preservation • Temporary water injection

Maintenance / Inspection
certification • Video inspection
• Composite repair services • Tank inspection
• Hot Bolting • Inspection pressurized systems
• Certification of accumulators • Drone- / RPAS -/
• Maintenance of heat exchangers UAV inspection
• HVAC cleaning
Cleaning
On-site machining • Cleaning in place (CIP)
and cutting • High pressure cleaning
• Flange Machining • Tank- / vessel cleaning
• Plain- / key milling • Vacuum cleaning
• Hole- / line boring • LRA / NORM handling
• Mechanical cutting
• Diamond wire cutting Rental
• Abrasive waterjet cutting • Pumps and tanks
• Inspection equipment
Pipeline subsea services • Bolt working equipment
• Pigging • Flanges and plugs
• Flushing • Air compressors
• Leak testing • Testing equipment
• Dewatering • Hydraulic hose reels
• Gel filling / waxing • Hot water cleaners
• Umbilical testing
Training courses
Decommissioning • Bolt tensioning (NS-EN 1591)
/ removal • Valves
• Cleaning • Pressure testing
• Passivation • Tailor made courses
• Cutting

Locations
IKM Testing AS IKM Testing Asia Pte. Ltd IKM Testing Korea LLC IKM Testing Poland Sp. z o.o
Ljosheimvegen 14 117 Defu Lane 10 8-12 Sandan 7-ro, Joenggwan-myeon Slaska 21/217
4051 Sola, Norway Singapore 539229 Gijang-gun, Busan, Korea 81-319 Gdynia, Poland
T: +47 51 64 90 00 T: +65 6777 8803 T: +82 51 727 9062 T: +48 58 781 82 10
E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Dept. Bergen IKM Testing Thailand Co. Ltd IKM Testing Brasil LTDA IKM Testing UK Ltd
Bleivassvegen 62 72/2 Moo3, Phala Sub-district Rua Sete (VII), Unit 42 Colbourne Crescent, Nelson Park
5347 Ågotnes, Norway Banchang District, Rayong Province 170 - CIVIT II, Industrial Estate, Cramlington
T: +47 51 64 90 00 Thailand 21130 Serra - ES Northumberland, NE23 1WB, UK
E: [email protected] T: +66 (0) 38 601 996/997 CEP: 29168-062 T: +44 1670 707265
E: [email protected] T: +55 27 99929-6890 E: [email protected]
Dept. Kristiansund E: [email protected]
NorSea Vestbase, Pb. 2223 IKM Testing Malaysia Sdn. Bhd Dept. Aberdeen
6503 Kristiansund, Norway No. 6, Jalan P8 Perdana 8, IKM Testing Canada Ltd Peregrine Road, Westhill
T: +47 51 64 90 00 Kawasan Perindustrian, Kg. Baru Balakong 40 St. Anne’s Crescent Aberdeenshire, AB32 6JL, UK
E: [email protected] 43300 Seri Kembangan, Malaysia Paradise, NL A1L 1K1 T: +44 1224 725599
T: +603 8964 4911 St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada E: [email protected]
Dept. Hammerfest E: [email protected] T: +1 (709) 782 5051
Bøkkerveien 9 E: [email protected] PT IKM Indonesia
9600 Hammerfest, Norway IKM Testing Australia Pty. Ltd Puri Industrial Park 2000
T: +47 51 64 90 00 33 Kewdale Road Dept. Halifax Jl. Engku Putri, Block C, No. 10A
E: [email protected] Welshpool WA 6106, Australia 24 Rowlings Avenue Batam Centre – 29453 Indonesia
T: +61 8 9452 6100 Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia, T: +62 778 469211
E: [email protected] Canada B0J 2L0 E: [email protected]
T: +1 (902) 889-2513
E: [email protected]

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Engineering/
IKM Testing has long and extensive experience in project
management and project execution. We have through
many years built up a large staff of project managers

project-
and engineers with multi-skilled competence –
both theoretical and practical- within all our services
related to the oil and gas industry.

management IKM Testing would like to highlight the following:

• Project management
• Project coordination
• Work planning
• Preparing of work packages
• Preparing procedures
• HSEQ management
• Planning and execution of large multidiscipline
projects both domestic and internationally.
• Technology implementation and development
(R&D)
• Shut down (TAR) planning and coordination

IKM Testing’s key personnel are often integrated in

our clients organizations for shorter or longer periods,
contributing with their competence to the projects.

Furthermore, IKM Testing can offer total concepts

within project execution and project management both
domestic and internationally. In such cases our project
managers act as single point of contact to our clients.
The same model can be used for multi service projects as
well – also incorporating other IKM companies and
sub-contractors into the IKM Testing project
organization under one project manager.

IKM Testing has participated and performed services

in all parts of the world. This has provided us with
valuable experience while working with different
cultures, organizing local resources and resulting in a
high international competence to our organization and
personnel.

Personnel
IKM Testing offers experienced personnel for hire, with
documented high competence and multi-disciplinary
skills within our line of trade. We endeavour to

and manning
accommodate the client’s needs and deliver swift and
flexible. The hire period may vary from a few days to
several months.

IKM Testing works continuously to improve itself within

traditional and newer business areas, and we focus on
development as an attractive employer. This contributes
to the fact that we have many skilled workers and
specialised personnel within a wide range of disciplines.

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 Rental
IKM Testing has the largest equipment range within testing,
cleaning and inspection for pipeline, mechanical completion
and commissioning services. We deliver rental equipment

equipment
on a large scale for industrial work, shipping, onshore and
offshore activities.

IKM Testing performs continuous upgrades of existing

equipment and invest in new equipment, hence we will
always cover the market’s needs, and at the same time be in
compliance with the governing standards and regulations for
certification of equipment.

Internet
More and more of our clients see the benefits of being able
to look up the appropriate equipment within our range of
equipment for hire, which is made available online along with
the technical datasheets for the equipment. If you’re on the
look out for equipment within testing, cleaning or inspection,
we recommend a search at:
www.ikm.com/equipmentcatalogue. Our stock of rental
equipment is one the most complete ranges in the market.

IKM Testing has its own approved training and education

centre. The centre contributes in reinforcing IKM’s
competence, ehile also offering courses to our clients. Training/
competence
The courses are held either at Sola, Bærheim or locally at
our clients.

Bolt working services course

IKM Testing’s training and competence centre is approved
by OLF for education and certification of personnel in bolt
working services and valve technology. The main objective
centre
of the training is to provide basic knowledge in preparation,
planning, execution and documentation of work with flange
assembling using bolt working for flange connections on
high pressure systems and hydrocarbon carrying process
systems. Controlled tightening of flanges, the right choice
of equipment, gaskets, bolts and lubricants is vital to avoid
accidents and loss of values on pressurised facilities.

Other courses
IKM Testing has extensive experience in providing courses and
training within services such as pressure testing, oil flushing
and hydrojetting. We offer the client a thorough technical
introduction into the subjects, together with the relevant HSE
topics within each subject.

All our courses are documented with diplomas.

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Nitrogen
Leak testing / N2 pumping / purging
IKM Testing provides nitrogen/helium (N2 / He) commission-
ing leak testing and other associated nitrogen services on any
pipeline or process system during construction of new plant

services or equipment.

These services can be provided during the commissioning

phases of new constructions or following modification and
upgrade to existing process piping or plant. These services
can also be provided to production installations offshore and
to petrochemical, refining and process plants onshore.

IKM Testing has developed into one of the leading

companies for the provision of nitrogen helium testing and
have extensive stock levels which include pumps, tanks,
vaporisers and other ancillary equipment. All equipment is
certified for both onshore and offshore operations.

Pipe freezing
IKM Testing can perform pipe freezing/ice-plugging both
onshore and offshore. Our approved methods allow freezing
of many materials and have been tested thoroughly.

Being able to monitor and control both pressure and tem-

perature, safe barriers can be established in new parts of pipe
systems. This renders possible installations, modifications and
maintenance when system upstream ice plug is still in service.

We perform:
• N2 / He leak testing services
• Nitrogen pumping / testing
• Nitrogen purging
• Nitrogen generation
• Pipe freezing
• Foaming
• Preservation
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 Plugging/
Pressure/Vacuum testing
IKM Testing performs testing by either vacuum or pressure to
prove the integrity of the system ensuring the system is ‘fit for
purpose’ and to obtain the relevant necessary certification.
These procedures can be functional on system components
such as pipes, tanks, valves and other equipment. testing
The operation is performed using fluids (liquid or gas) and all
metering instrumentation is supplied with relevant traceable
certification of calibration and documentation packages.

During testing the pressure will be visible on gauges, and

logged on data, fuji, or mechanical logger.

Plugging technology
IKM Testing has delivered plugs and joint testers for several
years. We offer pipe plugs and pressure testing tools to
greatly simplify and speed-up pressure testing of piping,
tubing, pipe & tube systems, pressure vessels and a multitude
of special applications.

In addition IKM Testing offers development, manufacturing

and marketing of highly engineered products and repair
services for shell & tube heat exchangers, condensers, coolers
and chillers.

We perform:
• Pressure testing
• Vacuum testing
• Annulus testing
• Plugging services

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Cleaning
The presence of internal scale and its removal is a major challenge
in process systems and its ancillary equipment. IKM Testing
is working proactively together with its customers to find an
effectual manner of solution.

Chemical cleaning
IKM Testing’s methods are evolved to meet the highest demands
of environmental legislation, and the products we use have been
created to meet present day requirements. Our chemical cleaning
methods can also be utilised where there has been the potential
of LSA/NORM polluted scale and during decommissioning
activities.

Oil flushing
Cleanliness of systems is paramount prior to production and
certification of cleanness is essential during the construction/
commissioning phases of any project. Typically systems such
as lube oil, BOP, Wellhead Control and umbilical all require
certification of cleanliness.

Hydrojetting
Machinery and ancillary equipment that uses water as cleaning/
flushing fluid can be supplied to accommodate the internal
cleaning of pipe lines, piping, vessel and tank systems.

HVAC cleaning
IKM Testing can provide simpler and more efficient methods to
HVAC cleaning than what is traditionally used. New methods are
developed based on environmental requirements, safety, efficient
execution and documentation.

Tank-/Vessel cleaning
IKM Testing performs cleaning of tanks offshore and onshore,
cleaning of ballast tanks when damaged, large storage tanks for
decommissioning and daily cleaning of tanks onboard supply
vessels.
Vacuum Tank Cleaning System (VTCS) has a series of advantages
compared to traditional tank cleaning. The method requires less
time and simplifies both the work and the waste management.

Preservation
IKM Testing provides all services required in the performance of
this work from planning, front-end engineering, formulation of
manuals, purchasing of preservation materials and the provision
of preservation services to the customer.

Decommissioning
IKM Testing has extensive experience in the removal of
hydrocarbons prior to shut downs and during decommissioning/
cessation activities.

We perform:
• Cleaning in Place (CIP)
• Chemical cleaning
• Steaming with chemical injection
• Oil flushing / oil cleaning
• Hydrojetting
• HVAC cleaning
• Tank- /vessel cleaning
• Preservation
• Decommissioning
• LRA/Norm handling
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 Inspection
All inspections can be documented with associated
verification such as; photographs, CDs, videotape or other
PC related software.

IKM Testing can assemble inspection equipment to meet any

customer’s specification.

Video inspection
IKM Testing performs internal visual inspection to any of the
following components: Process piping, HVAC ducts, water
pipes, heat exchangers, valves, risers, process and any other
specialized equipment. Video inspection makes it possible to
reach awkward accessible places like pipes and tanks.

Tank inspection
Automatic system enables IKM Testing to perform inspection
of large tanks without entering.

RPAS / UAV / Drone inspection

IKM Testing offers Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)
for inspection. This gives ability to quickly deploy a RPAS
inspection team both offshore and onshore in a safe and
effective manner. The information collected can be analysed
in-house by experts to make fact-based decisions, crucial in
safety and time-critical situations.

We perform:
• Video inspection
• RPAS / UAV / Drone inspection
• Tank inspection

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On-site
Cold cutting
IKM Testing’s wide range of portable cold cutting and
bevelling equipment is designed for rapid, accurate and
repeatable on-site cutting performance. The split frame

machining design of the portable clamshell lathe allows the machine to

separate and mount around the OD of the in-line pipe/tube
for stable and secure clamping.

and cutting The clamshell machine is capable of operating in specially

tight or low clearance situations, even where it’s not possible
to use alternatively cuttings methods. Clamshells perform
precision cutting or simultaneous cutting/bevelling operations,
as well as weld preparation and counter boring on open
ended pipe. Simultaneous cutting and bevelling capabilities
improve the quality and is time saving compared to traditional
cutting methods.

Flange facing
IKM Testing has state of the art equipment from leading and
superior suppliers, enabling us to perform high quality on-site
machining repairs.

Flange facing is applied to repair damaged flanges either

during construction, installation or from corrosion on existing
pipe systems. Our portable and lightweight machines can
be installed both internally and externally and provides
the highest standards and tolerances. All types of flanges
(including compact flanges) and materials can be re-faced to
original specifications on-site.

Hot-/Cold tapping
IKM Testing offer Hot-/cold tapping to provide a branch
connection, or in preparation for both temporary and
permanent linestop and bypass operation.

The equipment can be supplied as manually or air driven

tools.

We perform:
• Flange Machining
• Plain- / key milling
• Hole- / line boring
• Mechanical cutting
• Diamond wire cutting
• Abrasive waterjet cutting
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 Certification/
Certification of accumulators
IKM Testing performs certification and re-certification of
accumulators. We dismantle, inspect, clean, test, function test

maintenance
and reinstall all types of accumulators. We also have a well-
established contact network for delivery of parts for the most
familiar brands.

Maintenance heat exchangers

A heat exchanger is a critical component in many processes.
IKM Testing has developed methods that enable a large
extent of In-Situ (on site) cleaning, inspection and main-
tenance with minimal reaching time. Pro-active measure-
ments implemented on entire systems help prevent down
time and will ensure system integrity between planned main-
tenance and inspection intervals.

On-site PSV calibration

Most PSVs require regular inspection, testing and calibra-
tion. IKM Testing has fully loaded PSV Calibration containers
available. With well experienced Technicians we carry out the
complete calibration and testing process at client site. Any
sized business, in any location - we will come to you and take
care of your testing and calibration onsite and efficiently.

Flow coding / Labelling

Colour coding/flow coding ensures quick recognition of
medium and flow direction for any system.

IKM Testing can plan, procure materials, perform and

document the actual performance as part of our core
business area. Planning and performance is according to
appropriate standards or clients specific requirements.

We perform:
• Certification of accumulators
• Maintenance heat exchangers
• On-Site PSV calibration
• Flow Coding / Labelling

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Flange
Flange management
IKM Testing works with our clients to design safe, leak free, and
consistent bolt loads prior to shutdown or during construction
projects. This process often requires detailed flange stress

work calculations as well as identifying any tooling requirements,

special procedures and training that may be required.

Possible other outputs can include reviews of lubricant

coefficients, gasket types and bolt loads.

Bolting work services

IKM Testing has extensive experience in the execution of
controlled tightening to any bolted joint and the provision of
mechanical joint integrity. Our skilled technicians will provide
a leak free joint on process system connections and offer the
added assurance of a leak free start up.

IKM Testing provides improved methods for the tightening

of bolted flange connections. These methods of tightening
are essential for systems that are exposed to severe operating
conditions or where a correct stress distribution in the bolted
joint is required.

Hot bolting
Hot Bolting is the sequential removal, cleaning and replacement
of bolts in a flanged joint, while the system is pressurized.

Although most flanges are designed to keep integrity in case of

removal of one bolt, this requires that the remaining bolts are of
such quality that they can sustain the connections total loading
and maintain the gasket stress. This requirement can seldom
be verified for connections in need of Hot Bolting; thereof an
external barrier is needed.

IKM Testing performs bolt replacement with tools designed to

establish a safe barrier.

We perform:
• Flange management
• Bolting work services
• Hot bolting

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 Pipeline
Pigging / Pipeline services / RFO / PCO
IKM Testing performs all services related to pre-commissioning
and commissioning of pipeline systems, including
maintenance of existing pipes and pressure systems.

We work actively together with our clients to find optimal

technical solutions, accommodating efficiency, environment
services
and economy.

In addition, IKM Testing also performs FEED studies in the

design phase of subsea development projects, which include
– in addition to a description of how the pre-commissioning
operations can/should be done for that specific system –
functional requirements for e.g. pig traps, connection points,
dimensioning of piping and valve placement.

Umbilical testing / cleaning

IKM Testing performs all services related to pre-commissioning
and commissioning of umbilicals. This includes flushing and
testing of hydraulic lines, Electrical cable testing (IR,CR,TDR)
and optical fibre testing (OTDR)

Onshore testing/FAT
All services related to mechanical preparation and completion
to pre-commissioning and commissioning of tie-in spools,
templates, manifolds and other structures, are within IKM
Testing’s core business activities. This includes services such
as flooding, cleaning, gauging, pressure testing, dewatering,
drying, preservation, pig placement, waxing and gel filling.

We perform:
• Pigging / Pipeline Services / RFO / PCO
• Umbilical testing/-cleaning
• Subsea spools commissioning
• Subsea templates/Manifolds FAT
• Pig Tracking / Isotope services

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Well
Cuttings Transport System (CTS)
IKM Testings Cuttings Transport System (CTS) is being used
by a large number of operators and installations. The system
provides a well proven and tested mean of transporting the

services drill cuttings associated with the top hole drilling.

The systems are mobile and built according to industrial

standards and can be adapted to suit most installations,
vessels and drilling methods/ operations.

Well pumping services

IKM Testing has several years of experience from Hybrid
Pumping Services in the North Sea. Our personnel, both
onshore and offshore, are very experienced in these types of
operations where pumping operations is performed onboard
platforms and from vessels.

IKM Testing offers a full range of fluid pumping

equipment performing a variety of pumping services whilst
comprehensively enhancing the planning, execution and
reporting of such activity.

This also covers mixing/handling of chemical and fluid

injection.

We perform:
• Cuttings Transport
• Nitrogen lifting
• Well integrity testing
• Scale inhibitor squeeze
• Acid stimulation services
• Temporary water injection
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 Workshop
IKM Testing is established with departments at all the major
offshore bases in Norway. All our departments have well
developed workshops/test halls with solid experience and

services
competence. Our large equipment stock makes it easier to
mobilise on short notice.

IKM Testing can take full responsibility for multi-discipline

projects including engineering, procurement, installation,
testing, cleaning, inspection etc. We have developed facilities
and services for one-stop-shop. The pipelines and process
systems are returned fully cleaned, certified and documented.

We perform:
Most of the services we perform on site,
can if appropriate, be done in our test halls.
Typical services we offer are:

• Testing and cleaning of prefabricated spools

• Certification of accumulators
• Cleaning and inspection of process
equipment (hydro cyclones, filters etc.)
• Testing, cleaning and replacement of fluids
in service lines etc.
• Cleaning and drying of oil (removal of water
and particles) of all oil types
• Automatic pig cleaning system
• LRA/Norm treatment
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 Our focus is growth!

IKM Testing AS
Ljosheimvegen 14,
4051 Sola, Norway
T: +47 51 64 90 00
E: [email protected] Sellihca

www.ikm.com/ikmtesting Qualified