Valves for Oil & Gas Extraction (Upstream)

Key Shield Valve Applications in Upstream:

 

Wellhead & Christmas Tree Valves: Our rugged gate valves and ball valves are engineered for master isolation, wing, and swab applications. They provide reliable shut-off and control at the very source, built to withstand well pressure and harsh climates.

 

Production Manifolds: We supply valves for flow distribution, diversion, and shut-off on production headers, enabling controlled gathering from multiple wells.

 

Injection Systems: For water, gas, or chemical injection used in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) or well stimulation, our globe valves and check valves ensure precise control and prevent backflow.

 

Subsurface Safety Valves (SSSV): While we focus on surface equipment, our engineering supports systems that demand fail-safe reliability to protect downstream infrastructure.

 

Our upstream valves are constructed from high-grade materials like carbon steel, alloy steel, and stainless steel, with specialized trims and seals to resist erosion, corrosion, and sour gas (H₂S) environments.

Shield Valves for Pipeline & Transport Integrity:

 

Mainline Block Valves: Our full-port, pipeline ball valves and through-conduit gate valves provide low-turbulence flow and reliable isolation for pipeline sections, enabling safe maintenance and emergency shutdowns. They are available for manual, hydraulic, or electric actuation.

 

Pump & Compressor Station Valves: Check valves prevent dangerous backflow and protect rotating equipment. Ball and gate valves are used for station isolation and bypass.

 

Storage Terminal & Tank Farm Valves: Butterfly valves and ball valves manage the loading/unloading of crude oil and refined products to/from storage tanks, railcars, and tanker trucks.

 

Custody Transfer Valves: Valves used in metering stations where accurate product measurement is essential require exceptional sealing integrity, which our precision-engineered ball valves provide.

 

Our midstream valves feature anti-blowout stems, cavity pressure relief, and coatings like fusion-bonded epoxy (FBE) for external corrosion protection, ensuring long-term, maintenance-free service in buried or above-ground installations.

Related Valves Oil & Gas Industry

Oil & Gas Refining & Processing 

Shield Solution for

Shield Solutions for Refinery Critical Service:

 

High-Temperature & High-Pressure Applications: Forged steel gate, globe, and check valves are standard for furnace inlets/outlets, reactor feeds, and heat exchanger lines. They maintain integrity under thermal cycling and high stress.

 

Severe Service & Control Applications: Advanced control valves and severe service ball valves manage critical flow, pressure, and temperature parameters in units like FCCUs and hydrocrackers.

 

Fire-Safe Valves: Our fire-tested API 607/6FA ball valves and butterfly valves are designed to maintain a seal even in the event of a fire, a crucial safety feature for hydrocarbon handling.

 

Corrosive & Abrasive Service: For handling catalysts, acids, and caustics, we offer valves with exotic metallurgy (e.g., duplex, stainless steels) and specialized linings.

 

We understand refinery valve specs, including API, ANSI, and NACE standards, ensuring compliance with industry safety and performance benchmarks.

Overviews

Shield Capabilities for Cryogenic Service:

 

Cryogenic Ball Valves & Gate Valves: Specifically designed with extended bonnets to keep stem seals at ambient temperature, preventing freeze-up. Constructed from materials like stainless steel 316L that retain toughness at ultra-low temperatures.

 

LNG Loading/Unloading Arms: Valves for marine and truck loading terminals require quick operation and exceptional leak-tightness to handle flammable liquefied gas.

 

Storage & Vaporization: Valves for LNG storage tanks, send-out lines, and vaporizers are built for reliable performance in both static and dynamic cryogenic conditions.

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) & Cryogenic Transport

Oil & Gas Transportation (Midstream)