Maintenance
Appropriate Methods for Repairing Pipelines
Over many decades now, the ever-growing network of on- and offshore pipelines has transported an increasing volume of refined petroleum products, industrial chemicals, crude oil and natural gas to commercial and household customers. North America is a case in point.
CenterPoint Completes $240 Million Pipeline Modernization Plan, Seeks Cost Recovery
CenterPoint Energy's Southern Indiana Gas and Electric utility has asked regulators for a rate increase to recover the costs of its 7-year, $240 million natural gas pipeline modernization plan.
Fluor Awarded Pipeline Construction, Maintenance Contract in Peru
Fluor has been awarded a pipeline construction and maintenance contract in Peru by Compañía Operadora de Gas (COGA) under the Consorcio Mantenimiento de Gasoductos del Peru (CMgP) consortium.
How to Repair Large Pipes at Break Point Using FRP Laminates
The new version of SuperLaminate under development will enable installing the system through bends, so that point repairs can be performed utilizing launch pads, without causing any damage to the existing pipe.
T.D. Williamson Crews Isolate Burning NGL Pipeline for Repair
Crews at T.D. Williamson isolated a ruptured 14-inch NGL pipeline, while gas continued to flare off, enabling them to repair the system while it remained in service.
Genesis Energy Oil Pipeline Unlikely to be Restored Before October
An oil pipeline owned by Genesis Energy in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico is unlikely to return to operations before October 1, the company said in a statement on Thursday.
Pipeline Challenges Limits of Leak-Tight Pipeline Isolation Capabilities
Maintaining the integrity of piping and pipeline infrastructure continues to be of vital importance to owners and operators, particularly as a higher number of pipelines move into their fourth and fifth decade of operation, far beyond their original design life.
A Clearer Picture: How Phased Array UT Delivers 3-D Results
Today’s advanced phased array UT instruments and software give technicians the computing power to transform traditional 2-D inspection data into full-color 3-D visualizations
Using Phased Array UT in Lieu of Radiography for Weld Inspections
Since its introduction in the early 2000s, phased array ultrasonic testing (UT) instruments have been embraced by NDT service providers for weld inspections in lieu of RT.
Proper Prepping Promotes Greater Profits in the Permian
As the oil and gas industry recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, the ability for service companies to be responsive and nimble is vital.
Chevron Delays Restart of Gorgon LNG Train for Additional Repairs
Chevron is delaying the restart of Train 2 at its Gorgon LNG plant in Western Australia until October to allow for additional repairs.
Imperial Shuts Kearl Oil Sands Operations After Pipeline Outage
Imperial Oil announced on Wednesday it has shut production at its Kearl oil sands production site in Canada due to an outage on a third-party pipeline.
Enbridge Restores Offshore Pipelines After Hurricane Shutdown
Enbridge has restored operations on two of its offshore natural gas pipelines in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane Laura prompted shutdowns last week.
CPP Completes Pressurized Pipeline Repair with Mechanized Welding Technology
China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering (CPP) was hired by PetroChina Southwest Pipeline Company to complete the work on the China-Myanmar Oil and Gas Pipeline, a pressurized 40-inch by 80-grade gas pipeline, using mechanized FCAW in-service welding technology.
Nigeria Opens Pipeline, Depot Repair to Private Investors
Nigeria's state oil company NNPC is seeking bids for companies to perform repairs to its pipeline infrastructure and depots serving its oil refineries.
Pipeline Rupture Halts Gas Flows from Bulgaria to Greece
Gas flows on a pipeline in southern Bulgaria which transports Russian natural gas to Greece were halted on Monday due to a rupture in the pipeline.
Nord Stream Returns to Operations After Maintenance
Gazprom has returned its Nord Stream natural gas pipeline, which carries gas across the floor of the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany, to service after performing routine maintenance on the line.
Enbridge Contractor Vessels May Have Bumped Pipeline Support
Enbridge has reported the findings of its investigation into minor damage of its Line 5 pipeline that occurred last month revealing the possibility that a vessel operated by one of the company's contractors may have been responsible.
Custom Adapters, Tubing Eliminate Leaks, Allow Retrofitting
To complete engine retrofits at older pipeline compressor stations, HES has come to rely on specially designed fuel injector adapters from Swagelok that provide leak-tight connections to eliminate fugitive emission worries.
Russia's Blue Stream Gas Pipeline to Turkey Idle Since May — Sources
Russia's Blue Stream gas pipeline, which transports gas to Turkey, remains shut after scheduled maintenance was completed at the end of May.
Pipeline Shutdown Adds to Record Decline in U.S. Natural Gas Output
Unplanned maintenance on TC Energy's Mountaineer Xpress Pipeline helped push U.S. natural gas output on Tuesday towards its lowest point since September 2018.
Abandoned Oil Tanker off Yemen Coast at Risk of Exploding
An abandoned oil tanker less than four miles off the Yemeni coast is at risk of exploding releasing more than a million barrels of crude oil into the Red Sea according to UN officials.
Total Reviewing Pipeline to Grandpuits Oil Refinery After Leaks
A spokesman for French energy group Total said on Friday the company is exploring the costs of replacing a 161-mile oil pipeline that feeds its Grandpuits refinery near Paris.
Coating Repairs Under Way on Enbridge Line 5 pipeline
Enbridge reported it has begun repairing gaps in the protective coating on its Line 5 pipeline in Michigan's Straits of Mackinac after the damage was discovered during routine maintenance that began early this month.
Enbridge Finds Coating Gaps on Michigan Pipeline
Enbridge has reported it has discovered four spots on its subsea oil pipeline in Michigan's Straits of Mackinac where the protective coating has eroded away exposing the bare metal of the pipe.
Storms Damage Kinder Morgan Sabine Pass Pipeline
Kinder Morgan has declared force majeure on a gas pipeline flowing into the Sabine Pass export plant after storms damaged the pipeline requiring "immediate investigation and repairs.”
Causes, Effects and Solutions for Damaged Pipelines
The United States has more than 2.5 million miles (4 million km) of pipelines dedicated to liquid and natural gas. Although many are unaware, this large network provides a lifeline to everyday activities like pumping gas, generating electricity and even heating a home.
Canadian Agency Determines Corrosion Caused 2018 Enbridge Gas Pipeline Blast
An explosion and fire in 2018 along an Enbridge Inc natural gas pipeline in northern British Columbia was caused by corrosion, Canada's Transportation Safety Board (TSB) said on Wednesday.
Hot Tapping, Flow Stopping for Odd-Sized Pipes
Mainline Control Systems (MCS), in conjunction with Kleiss & Co., is offering utilities the technology and tooling to tap and stop flow on vintage piping materials and nonstandard-inch sized pipes.
Coarse Filtration Serving as First Line of Defense
For the oil and gas industry, coarse filtration of various fluids is critical to ensure reliable production, extend the life of midstream equipment and increase the intervals between backwashing or necessary maintenance.
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- Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project to Nearly Triple Current Capacity to 890,000 bpd
- Spain's Tecnicas Reunidas, FCC to Build LNG Terminal Worth $1.1 Billion in Germany
- Canada Offers $26 Billion Green Tax Credits But Still Trails Behind US Incentives
- Pipeline Operator TC Energy Says Keystone Oil Spill Caused by Fatigue Crack
- Pipeline Operator TC Energy Says Keystone Oil Spill Caused by Fatigue Crack
- Permian In Spotlight as Energy Dealmaking Gathers Steam
- Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project to Nearly Triple Current Capacity to 890,000 bpd
- Colombia's Cano Limon-Covenas Pipeline Attacked for Ninth Time in 2023
- Chad Nationalizes Exxon’s 621-Mile Pipeline as Dispute Over Asset Sale Escalates
