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rom Weight to Space: Batu Valve Featured in Valve World Article on Offshore Valve Solutions
We are pleased to announce that Batu Valve has been featured by Valve World, one of the most respected publications in the global valve industry. The article, titled “From weight to space: why offshore platforms need pig ball and wafer monoblock ball valves,” highlights the increasing demand for compact, reliable, and maintenance-friendly valve solutions in offshore oil and gas operations.
Why Offshore Platforms Need These Valves
Offshore platforms face serious engineering constraints. Limited deck space, strict weight limits, harsh marine environments, and high-pressure operations all require specialized equipment. Traditional valve systems and pigging setups are often bulky, difficult to maintain, and costly to install offshore.
The article explains how Pig Ball Valves and Wafer Monoblock Ball Valves provide significant advantages in these demanding applications:
| Benefit | Pig Ball Valves | Wafer Monoblock Ball Valves |
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| Space-saving design | ✔ Integrated pigging function eliminates large pig launcher/receiver systems | ✔ Compact single-piece body fits between flanges |
| Reduced weight | ✔ Less piping and support structure required | ✔ Lightweight design |
| Lower installation & maintenance costs | ✔ Faster pigging operations with less downtime | ✔ Fewer potential leak points |
| Operational reliability | ✔ Designed for pipeline cleaning and maintenance | ✔ Robust sealing in high-pressure offshore service |
Batu Valve’s Offshore Capabilities Highlighted
The article showcases Batu Valve’s proven engineering in offshore applications, including our Pig Ball Valve installations for Vietsovpetro in Vietnam. These valves have demonstrated exceptional performance in offshore pigging operations, reducing installation time and minimizing footprint on crowded offshore decks.
Key features of Batu Pig Ball Valves:
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Designed for cleaning and inspection of long-distance pipelines
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Available in full bore up to 40” and Class 150–2500
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Can handle multi-phase fluids, sand, and crude contaminants
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Customizable by project—subsea or topside applications
Advanced Wafer Monoblock Design
The article also discusses Wafer Monoblock Ball Valves as an ideal solution for offshore platforms where weight reduction is critical. Their compact architecture offers:
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Simplified installation
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Lower torque requirements
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High cycle life
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Cost-efficient performance
Read the Full Article
You can read the full article on Valve World here:
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About Batu Valve
Batu Valve manufactures industrial ball valves for oil and gas, energy, refinery, and petrochemical applications. With decades of engineering experience, we deliver high-pressure, critical service valves used in challenging environments worldwide—both onshore and offshore.