Pipelines

ITF steps up action to solve costly pipe-walking problems

Submitted by Mark Venables on 31st January 2017

31st January 2017

The Anchoring Pipeline Technology (APT) JIP

The Industry Technology Facilitator (ITF) is welcoming additional participants to a new joint industry project (JIP) to develop pipeline anchoring and monitoring systems which could mitigate the risk of pipeline walking and cut pipeline anchor installation costs in half.

Protecting the pipelines

Submitted by Mark Venables on 20th November 2016

20th November 2016

Attacks on utility sites such as pipelines can be devastating

With attacks on oil and gas supply utilities on the rise in 2016, innovative security measures should be implemented to prevent critical damage to the afflicted company as well as affected economies.

Pipeline risk analysis just got more efficient with DNV GL solution

Submitted by Mark Venables on 2nd November 2016

02nd November 2016

Are Føllesdal Tjønn, CEO, Software at DNV GL

Running a quantitative risk analysis (QRA) of a pipeline has always been resource and time intensive. DNV GL’s new release of Phast and Safeti hazard and risk assessment software cuts calculation times to a fraction with a completely new pipeline risk model, enabling more efficient, speedy and cost-saving analysis.

GE Oil & Gas awarded contract by BP for third natural gas liquefaction train in Tangguh expansion

Submitted by Mark Venables on 2nd November 2016

02nd November 2016

GE Oil & Gas has been awarded a contract to supply gas turbine-driven compressors

Expansion designed to replicate success of first two natural gas liquefaction trains, with technology supplied and maintained by GE

Caterpillar Collaborates with Pipeline Industry Leaders to Produce Safety Leadership Training Program

Submitted by Editorial staff on 28th January 2016

28th January 2016

Caterpillar, in collaboration with PipeLine Machinery International, Inc. (PLM) and a group of industry leading companies, presents the Pipeline Safety Leadership Program, a first-of-its-kind training course produced specifically for pipeliners.

Lloyd’s Register Energy assesses a 70,000-square mile area for Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s pipeline network

Submitted by Editorial staff on 15th January 2016

15th January 2016

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) meets requirements of the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) pipeline safety management system standard

ABB wins large order for Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline

Submitted by Editorial staff on 15th January 2016

15th January 2016

ABB’s System 800xA extended operator workplace

Delivering integrated software solutions for telecoms and control systems to monitor, secure and control 1,850km gas pipeline

Guidance on thermoplastic composite pipes offers cost savings

Submitted by Editorial staff on 15th January 2016

15th January 2016

Thermoplastic composite pipes are a new, robust lightweight pipe alternative

The oil and gas industry invests billions annually in offshore pipelines and risers.

Soon, the skies will be buzzing. Focus on innovation and global trends in the pipeline industry

Submitted by Editorial staff on 13th January 2016

13th January 2016

Berlin will be hosting the 9th Annual Pipeline Integrity Management Forum on 15th - 17th March 2016, where you can learn about the latest technologies and innovative solutions regarding pipeline inspections, repairs, data management, robotics, corrosion management and much more…

Export pipeline needed to catalyse east African oil production boom

Submitted by Editorial staff on 11th January 2016

11th January 2016

It is estimated that there are 750 and 600 million barrels (mmbbl) in Uganda and Kenya respectively

With recoverable oil reserve estimates of approximately 750 and 600 million barrels (mmbbl) in Uganda and Kenya respectively, and with government share of the reserves expected to be about 30–50%, the potential impact on economic development in these countries could be great.