October 2016, Vol. 243, No. 10

An overview of pipeline company news from our October 2016 issue.

It’s always been about the politics. If only we could return to those peaceful days of yesteryear when we dutifully met all of the requirements to build a pipeline, constructed it without incident, and covered it up never to be seen again. This is no longer the case. With climate change as their m..

A pipeline operator gives his perspective on advanced mobile leak survey technology for pipeline inspections of construction projects.

Thirty years of watching metal fail, often spectacularly, and Mehrooz Zamanzadeh has developed some go-to mantras. “Mother Nature doesn’t like what she didn’t make,” he likes to say. That means when a man-made object is exposed to the environment – say, a metal pipeline is buried in soil – that en..

Pipeline cleaning on the rise due to regulations and cost effectiveness.

Live pipeline repair and intervention can reduce risk, help maintain product supply and limit economic liabilities that could occur when removing or replacing pipeline sections. Disruption to product delivery can have huge consequences if a pipeline operator has a contractual obligation to keep gas ..

Canada faces multiple challenges in its natural resource sector. World oil prices have fallen by more than 50% over the last two years. American oil and gas production have surged and threaten to reduce demand for Canadian oil in its largest (and essentially only) foreign market. Because of a lack ..

Drilling deep helps pipeline operator increase safety.

Enbridge's acquisition of Spectra Energy another example of how pipeline companies are diversifying their portfolios in difficult economic conditions.

France moves forward with pipeline construction projects.

America's increasing natural gas production is helping the economy, but more pipeline construction projects are needed to support the rise in production.

How Isolation tools save pipeline operators time and money.

How to integrate an engineering-based pipeline integrity program that meets regulations.

Ensuring the safety of a pipeline construction project requires an effective management system.

Pipeline regulations could be impacted by a recent court decision.

Record-setting earthquake represents a threat to Oklahoma's oil and gas industry.

Pipeline operators and integrity engineers are facing increasing pressure from regulatory authorities and environmental groups to guarantee pipeline network integrity. This is why it is so important to understand the condition of their assets and perform the necessary inspections to correct potentia..

Trellis Energy develops the first technology to achieve NAESB 3.0 compliance for natural gas pipelines.

A look at new products and services for those dealing with pipeline inspection, construction and maintenance.

An overview of new pipeline regulations and ruling made by governmental agencies from our October 2016 issue.

An overview of America's pipeline news from our October 2016 issue.

A look at pipeline news across the globe.

An overview of worldwide pipeline construction projects from our October 2016 issue.

Legal expert provides tips for planning natural gas pipeline construction projects.

Before performing a pipeline inspection in Iraq, TD Williamson implemented strict security measures.