Protect Your Assets. Plan for the Future. The Benefits of a Bespoke Gas Maintenance Contract with FT Gas Control

Posted on Nov 10, 2026

Is your gas pressure reduction installation receiving the attention it needs?

Gas pressure reduction installations are critical assets for many industrial facilities, power generation sites and gas network operations. Yet, once installed and commissioned, ongoing maintenance can sometimes take a back seat to day-to-day operational demands.

Ageing equipment, component obsolescence and the demands of continuous operation can all present challenges. Without a structured maintenance programme, relatively minor issues can develop into costly problems, potentially putting operational continuity and asset reliability at risk.

At FT Gas Control Systems, we believe that effective maintenance is about more than simply fixing something when it goes wrong. It is about understanding the condition of your assets, identifying potential issues before they become critical and developing a maintenance strategy that works for your business.

That’s why we offer fully managed, bespoke maintenance contracts for existing gas pressure reduction installations.

A Maintenance Package Built Around Your Installation

No two gas pressure reduction installations are exactly alike. Equipment specifications, installation age, operating conditions and the criticality of the asset to your business all need to be considered when developing an appropriate maintenance programme.

Our approach starts with an experienced FT Gas engineer visiting your site to undertake a comprehensive survey and health check of your existing installation.

Following the survey, we provide a detailed assessment of the equipment and explain our recommendations, helping you understand the maintenance activities that may be required in relation to relevant legislation and gas industry standards.

Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, we develop a maintenance regime tailored to your installation and operational requirements.

What Can Our Maintenance Contracts Include?

Depending on the condition, specification and requirements of your installation, our maintenance services can incorporate:

• Asset surveys and health checks – Assessing the condition of your existing pressure reduction installation.
• Planned preventative maintenance – Identifying and scheduling appropriate maintenance activities.
• Mechanical examinations – Assessing the mechanical condition and integrity of relevant equipment.
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) – Additional examination and testing where required.
• CAD services – Supporting engineering assessments, modifications and upgrade planning.
• Equipment overhauls and replacements – Helping extend asset life and address ageing or obsolete components.
• Replacement system feasibility studies – Evaluating options where existing equipment may be approaching the end of its useful service life.

All maintenance activities are supported by comprehensive reporting, giving you a valuable record of your asset’s condition, completed work and recommended future actions.

Don’t Let Ageing Equipment Become an Unexpected Problem

One of the biggest challenges facing operators is knowing when an existing installation is approaching the end of its useful life.

We recently undertook a survey for a client with a pressure reduction installation approaching 35 years of age.

The survey identified a number of maintenance activities that needed to be considered, taking into account the age and obsolescence of the equipment. The objective was to help maintain safety and operational reliability without putting downstream operations at risk.

We also carried out a feasibility study for a replacement pressure reduction stream. This allowed the client to consider the potential costs and risks associated with continuing to operate ageing equipment that could potentially fail suddenly and become beyond repair.

This is precisely where a proactive maintenance strategy can add real value. Understanding the condition of your installation allows you to make informed decisions, prioritise investment and plan upgrades rather than being forced into unexpected replacement projects.

More Than Maintenance – A Long-Term Asset Management Partner

At FT Gas Control, our expertise goes beyond routine maintenance.

As specialists in the design, manufacture and commissioning of gas pressure control systems, we understand the equipment, engineering considerations and operational demands associated with pressure reduction installations.

This gives us the ability to look at the bigger picture when assessing your assets. Where maintenance alone may not be the most appropriate long-term solution, we can also advise on refurbishment, equipment upgrades or complete replacement options.

Our aim is to help customers get the best possible value from their existing installations while providing a clearer picture of future maintenance and investment requirements.

Take a proactive approach to your gas assets and don’t wait for an unexpected failure to find out the condition of your gas installation. Speak to FT Gas Control Systems about arranging an initial site survey and discussing a maintenance package tailored to your requirements.