Choice Between Higher Steel Grade and Higher Wall Thickness 3

[Chembloke99]

Hello,

I would like to know from both technical and commercial point of view if I have to make a choice for a subsea pipeline between Higher Steel Grade and Higher Wall Thickness, which one I should go for?

For e.g. , for a 6" pipeline should I go for API 5L X- 52 Wall Thickness - 12.7 mm or

API 5L X 65 and Wall Thickness - 10.97 mm.

Many Thanks.

 

[BigInch]

They both work and he has to decide which one is the cheaper solution. Since he hasn't built the line yet, nothing's changed.

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