Whitepapers

Pipeline control room alarm management poses a unique set of problems for the industry. The frequent repetition of alarms and standardized type of sites can make it difficult to manage. Remote facilities also add a level of difficulty because time becomes a key consideration when executing alarm rationalization and documentation. Likewise, leak alarm response is another alarm management challenge, particularly given the considerations around the new rupture mitigation regulatory requirements (49 CFR 192, 49 CFR 195). In this white paper, we cover the common challenges and applicable solutions for effective alarm management in pipeline control rooms without making it needlessly complex.

This whitepaper discusses the evolution of pig signallers, focusing on the shift from intrusive to non-intrusive technology. Intrusive pig signallers, rely on mechanical components and can pose challenges for maintenance, often requiring interventions that carry operational and environmental risk. Non-intrusive pig signallers, including magnetic, ultrasonic and acoustic types, offer significant advantages. They are safer, environmentally friendly and simplify maintenance. The choice of technology should be tailored to specific pipeline conditions and pig types. Overall, non-intrusive signallers promise enhanced safety, reduced environmental impact and operational efficiency.

Many pipeline operators currently use AVEVA Enterprise SCADA (formerly OASyS) to monitor and control pipeline assets. Operators are also using tools for Control Room Management put in place in 2010 – 2012 to address the PHMSA CRM Rule. These legacy implementations use multiple tools and often include custom development, creating challenges for operators when they need to adapt to change and prepare for inspections. This white paper discusses the benefits of integrating AVEVA/OASyS with software designed specifically for comprehensive Control Room Management.

The LNG market is currently facing significant uncertainty, which has led to fluctuations in pricing and contract terms. In 2022-23, high spot prices drove emerging buyers toward alternative fuels and established buyers to prefer long-term contracts. This uncertainty has widened the gap between buyer and seller expectations in LNG sale and purchase agreements (SPAs), with buyers seeking supply security and flexible terms. The evolving nature of LNG trading further complicates decision-making, especially in emerging Asian markets.

As a low-carbon alternative to conventional natural gas, renewable natural gas (RNG), or biomethane, has the potential to play a useful role in North America’s path towards decarbonisation. RNG is already seeing tremendous growth in North America, where the number of projects has nearly doubled in the last five years. So, what does the future hold?

The Carbon Intel Forum presents the Carbon Intel eBook, a hand-picked collection of expert articles exploring carbon reduction technologies in the energy industry. The forum will feature information from the largest and most innovative players in global CCUS, with a special focus on applied and emerging CCUS and carbon reduction technologies required to achieve net-zero. Download the eBook today for a preview of low-carbon articles from the energy industry's top media.

With assets installed in remote locations, OCP Ecuador needed a maintenance solution that would enable them to predict and prevent equipment failures before they occurred. Using prescriptive maintenance, the company can now continuously monitor its critical assets for impending failure. In this paper, learn how OCP Ecuador reduced maintenance costs by 25% per year and increased engine overhaul from 16000 to 19200 hours, a 20% improvement in uptime.

External stresses threaten the integrity of oil & gas pipelines and, especially, the external barrier systems that protect pipes from corrosion. Dr. Jeffrey D. Rogozinski, Sherwin-Williams Global Product Director – Fusion-Bonded Epoxy/Pipe, sheds light on a next-generation dual-layer corrosion and abrasion protection technology that not only offers optimal protection for oil and gas pipelines but also saves total applied cost in one robust solution.