T.D. Williamson, Inc. (TDW) has opened its first facility in Bogotá, Colombia, in response to demand for its pipeline pressure isolation and repair services.

To mark the occasion, TDW hosted an “Open Day”, attended by 30 guests from the local oil and gas industry. To raise awareness of its expertise and technologies, TDW sponsored a technical seminar on the day. TDW specialists discussed how pipeline downtime can be reduced while making critical repairs, conducting planned maintenance or inspection operations. Presentations also shed light on magnetic flux leakage (MFL) inspection of pipelines, emergency preparedness and pipeline pressure isolation. Guests came away with a greater understanding of TDW’s services, including hot tapping and plugging, pipeline cleaning, and pigging services for pipeline networks.

Key Step in Expanding Services, Improving Responsiveness

The opening of the new office reflects the pipeline specialist’s commitment to the region. By providing greater support of - and resources for - its clients operating in Colombia, TDW is firmly focused on providing its full range of services in this extremely active region.

According to Tomas Arroyo, Country Manager – Colombia for TDW, in order to supply optimal service to customers in Colombia, it was essential that TDW offer a solid, on-the-ground presence. “Our new Colombia facility makes it possible for us to deliver just that much more efficiently, giving our clients positive assurance that we are ready to mobilize on their behalf at a moment’s notice,” he said.

Following years of servicing customers remotely, TDW is keen to establish a day-to-day relationship with the local oil and gas industry in Colombia. “Strategically, the opening of the Bogotá facility is an important milestone in our efforts to provide responsive, quality service to customers in this vibrant market,” said Juan Chacin, Director of Latin America for TDW. “We look forward to strengthening our relations with them by providing professional, effective pipeline repair and maintenance services that they can rely upon throughout the years to come.”

TDW houses specialized hot tap, plugging and intervention equipment in the ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬450-square-meter facility, making it the largest provider of pipeline pressure isolation and emergency repair services in the country.

Colombia becomes the fourth country in Latin America in which TDW operates, in addition to Mexico, Brazil and Venezuela.

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