Hot Tap & Line Stop Services
Tie into live pipelines without a shutdown — across South Texas and the Permian Basin
Connect New Lines Without Stopping Production
When you need to add a connection or isolate a section without taking the whole system offline, hot tapping is the answer. GTO Construction's certified welders perform hot taps and line stops for oil & gas operators across South Texas — keeping product flowing while we make the tie-in.
Hot work on a live line is unforgiving, so we bring the certified welders, the right equipment, strict safety procedures, and documented quality control to every job. The payoff is a clean connection and minimal downtime instead of a costly full shutdown.
Hot taps draw on our welding & fabrication and pipeline construction capabilities. We serve operators across the Eagle Ford and Permian Basin.
Our Hot Tap & Line Stop Services
Hot Tap Welding
Certified welders make hot taps that let you connect new lines to a system that stays in service.
Line Stops
Line stop services isolate a section for maintenance or tie-ins without shutting down the whole system.
Live-Line Tie-Ins
Tie new gathering or transmission lines into existing infrastructure while product keeps flowing.
Safety-First Execution
Hot work on live lines demands discipline. We follow strict safety procedures on every tap.
Inspection & QC
Documented quality control and inspection so every hot tap meets industry and DOT standards.
Minimal Downtime
Keep production online — hot taps avoid the lost revenue of a full system shutdown.
Hot Tap Services FAQ
What is a hot tap?+
A hot tap is a connection made to a pipeline that is still in service. Certified welders attach a fitting and the line is tapped under pressure, so a new branch or tie-in can be made without taking the existing line out of service.
Can you tie in a new line without a shutdown?+
Yes — that is the main advantage of hot tapping and line stops. We can connect new lines and isolate sections for work while product keeps flowing, minimizing downtime and lost production.
Is hot tapping safe?+
Performed correctly, yes. Hot work on a live line requires certified welders, the right equipment, and strict safety procedures, all of which we bring to every job along with documented quality control.
What areas do you serve for hot tap services?+
We provide hot tap and line stop services across the Eagle Ford Shale, the Permian Basin, and South Texas from our base in Three Rivers, TX.
Need a Hot Tap or Line Stop?
Contact GTO Construction to tie into live lines without a shutdown across the Eagle Ford Shale and Permian Basin.
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