Sapphire Delivers Uninterrupted Energy at Valliant Mill
As a supreme provider of natural gas, it is our continual goal to serve each of our customers in the best way possible. When problems arise, the team at Sapphire Gas Solutions is committed to identifying the root cause and establishing a customized solution for your specific application. Learn more by getting an inside look into our latest LNG system installation at International Paper in Valliant, Oklahoma.
Even the most sophisticated operations cannot run without reliable power. Pipeline natural gas, while abundant, comes with its own vulnerabilities:
- Scheduled and unscheduled pipeline maintenance
- Repairs that last longer than expected
- Backup gas supplier setting delivery caps during peak demand
- Unforeseen complications that extend service outages
In this scenario, a critical pipeline went into emergency repairs. The downtime was first expected to be short but stretched weeks, then months, longer due to extended maintenance and then again with an unforeseen issue. With no clear timeline for restoration, the facility faced a growing threat of interrupted operations and costly downtime.
Sapphire Gas Solutions immediately mobilized its nationwide LNG and CNG logistics network, creating a virtual pipeline that bypassed the outage and secured full-capacity operations. What sets Sapphire apart is the ability to step in with little to no planning time — taking over when traditional gas lines fail.
Deployment Highlights:
- Rapid Mobilization: On site within days, fuel flowing in less than a week.
- Firm Gas Supply: 60,000 LNG Gallons (~5,000MMBTU) delivered to site daily to maintain a continuous gas load requirement.
- 24/7 Oversight: Licensed technicians and safety specialists ensured compliance and performance, while Hazmat CDL driver teams ran round-the-clock routes.
- Robust Sourcing: LNG secured from multiple merchant plants, giving gas supply certainty and economic efficiency.
- Full Turnkey Logistics: Sapphire handles the transportation, setup, rig-in, monitoring, and daily fueling operations.
On-Site Integration
Sapphire’s virtual pipeline was seamlessly integrated into the facility’s energy management systems, ensuring this project had the uninterrupted gas supply they needed. Operations staff didn’t need to scramble for a workaround — Sapphire’s team managed everything from setup to execution, operating as a true extension of the facility team.
- Maintained firm gas supply equivalent to meeting 28MW of power generation demand.
- Eliminated risk of downtime despite weeks of extended maintenance delays.
- Proved its ability to deploy at scale with little to no advanced notice.
- Enabled uninterrupted customer commitments for the facility during a potential crisis.
- Delivered nearly 10,000,000 LNG gallons (~.83 BCF total volume) to project site.
For mission-critical manufacturing, Sapphire delivers not just fuel — but confidence, continuity, and long-term partnership. Get in touch with our team for a customized solution to fit your specific needs.
