10,000-20,000 BBLPD SWD Engineering and
Design
Oil & Gas | Upstream
Location | North Dakota
The Challenge
The client required a fully integrated engineering and design solution for a new 10,000 BBLPD saltwater disposal (SWD) facility, with future expansion capacity to 20,000 BBLPD. The project demanded coordination across multiple engineering disciplines—process, mechanical, structural, electrical, and instrumentation & controls—to ensure consistency, compliance, and scalability. Key technical challenges included properly sizing safety and hydraulic systems, ensuring structural stability for expansion, and maintaining strict alignment between design drawings, 3D models, and project specifications.
The Solution
Halker delivered comprehensive multidisciplinary engineering and design services, providing a cohesive and fully coordinated facility design from concept through detailed engineering. The process team developed and validated the Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), performed PSV sizing for tank vents and blocked outlet scenarios, and evaluated the Gunbarrel’s hydraulic capacity during surge events. Detailed process back checks were conducted to ensure drafting accuracy and alignment with project standards.
Mechanical and piping design included the development of piping isometrics, key plans, plot plans, and Bills of Materials (BOMs), along with a complete line list identifying heat-traced and insulated segments with associated lengths. The team also produced a comprehensive drawing index and specialty item list to support procurement and construction readiness.
The structural team engineered a detailed helical pile layout and defined the associated load-bearing requirements to ensure facility stability under current and future expansion scenarios. In parallel, the Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EI&C) team prepared a full electrical design package—including one-line diagrams, load lists, panel schedules, grounding and lighting plans, and area classification documentation. Instrument location drawings, junction box layouts, I/O lists, and conduit and cable schedules were developed to support seamless field integration.
Throughout execution, Halker maintained close coordination with the client, ensuring technical accuracy and design cohesion across all disciplines. The result was a complete and scalable engineering package that met the client’s operational objectives, regulatory standards, and long-term development goals.