Technology/R&D
PGJ Exclusive (sponsored): How Southern Star revolutionized operations with a one-stop shop asset management upgrade
Southern Star is a key player in the natural gas sector. Overseeing 5,800 miles of pipeline, 43 compressor stations and eight gas porosity storage fields, the company has many assets and work processes to manage and maintain. Read how Southern Star gained a 25% increase in efficiency and optimized time and resources through an upgraded asset management system.
Northern Endurance to Launch UK’s First Carbon Capture Project
The Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) has secured financial close for the UK’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, set to store up to 4 million tonnes of CO2 annually.
SynMax Extends Satellogic Deal to Grow Oil, Gas Insights Platform
SynMax has expanded its partnership with Satellogic Inc., utilizing the satellite imaging company's high-frequency, high-resolution imagery to enhance monitoring of oil and natural gas production across North America.
Aramco, SLB, and Linde to Develop Major Carbon Capture Project in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Aramco, SLB, and Linde plan to build a carbon capture and storage project in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Set for completion by 2027, it aims to store up to 9 million metric tons of CO₂ annually, supporting Aramco's net-zero goals.
Biden Administration Disburses Over $100 Billion in Clean Energy Grants as Term Winds Down
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has awarded over $100 billion in grants created by its signature climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, a senior administration official said.
TCP Jumpers Installed at Sabah Project, Off Malaysia
Strohm, the world’s first and leading thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) company, has overseen the successful installation of its TCP Jumper technology at the Deepwater Sabah project offshore Malaysia.
Optimizing Gas Analysis in Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
As the global demand for energy grows, so too does the need to transition toward sustainable energy sources. For many process manufacturers, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) is a central part of their efforts to reduce emissions of one of the most prevalent greenhouse gases (GHGs), carbon dioxide (CO2).
Carbon Mapper's Tanager-1 Flags, Mitigates Methane Leak in Permian Gathering Pipeline
A methane leak from a gathering pipeline in the Texas Permian Basin was swiftly mitigated after detection by the Tanager-1 satellite. Carbon Mapper's data, shared with agencies and operators, led to voluntary repairs, showcasing the critical role of remote sensing in midstream emissions management.
SoCalGas, NREL, and GKN Hydrogen Launch Hydrogen Storage Pilot Project
SoCalGas, GKN Hydrogen, and the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory have kicked off a pilot project to test an innovative hydrogen storage system at NREL's Flatirons Campus in Arvada, Colorado.
Energy Transfer Receives 16 Bcf/d Natural Gas Requests Amid Growing Data Center, Power Needs
Energy Transfer reported a substantial increase in requests to connect over 90 power plants and data centers, with potential demand totaling up to 16 Bcf/d of natural gas. The surge is fueled by growth in data centers supporting AI, and pipeline proximity could allow Energy Transfer to capture a significant portion of this new demand.
Engineering Specialists Crucial to Success of Storage Project
Leading supplier of well completion equipment and services, Viking Completion Technology (Viking) has announced the successful completion of a landmark gas storage project.
Orlen Withdraws from Polaris CO2 Storage Project in Norway, Citing Low ROI
Initially expected to inject up to 6 million metric tons of CO2 annually, geological assessments revealed a lower capacity, prompting Orlen to explore other carbon capture initiatives while the project owner, Horisont Energi, seeks alternative strategies.
2024 Midstream Winners Honored at Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards Gala in Houston
The 2024 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards was held on Wednesday evening at the Post Oak Hotel in Houston, Texas (U.S.). The black-tie gala recognized the energy industry’s leading innovations and thought leaders.
NDT Global, Aramco Unveil 56-inch Ultrasonic Pipeline Inspection Tool
NDT Global has launched a new 56-inch ultrasonic inline inspection tool, developed in partnership with Aramco, to meet the specific inspection needs of large-diameter pipelines.
Product Shows Potential for Deepwater Flowlines
By combining polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), a high-performance polymer, with carbon fiber, the company can offer jumpers and flowlines for use in harsh environment carbon capture and storage (CCS) applications.
AUV Pipeline Inspection Pilot Ready for Sub-Marine Deployment
TotalEnergies and Oceaneering International, Inc., have completed a pipeline inspection industrial pilot, using the Freedom Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) and demonstrating its capabilities for sustainable commercial pipeline inspection missions.
How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Pipeline Construction
Artificial Intelligence is all the rage. Nearly all of the discussion is how efficiently it can perform repetitive tasks, forecasting, etc. There are fears, as well, that AI will displace humans and their jobs.
Eni and Snam Launch Italy’s First Carbon Capture Project to Cut Emissions
Eni and Snam have launched Italy's first carbon capture, transport and storage project to help heavy polluting industries cut carbon dioxide emissions, they said on Tuesday.
Pulling Off the Near-Impossible: Stalled Pig Rescue Mission Returns Pipeline to Normal
T.D. Williamson’s innovative recovery tool and SmartPlug technology successfully resolved a stalled pig issue in an offshore pipeline, restoring normal operations and avoiding costly disruptions.
What's New August 2024
Stay updated with the newest advancements in pipeline technology and instrumentation. Get insights into the latest products designed to improve efficiency, safety, and operational excellence in pipeline management.
Top U.S. Oilfield Firm Halliburton Hit by Cyberattack, Source Says
The attack appeared to impact business operations at the company's north Houston campus, as well as some global connectivity networks, sources said.
NextDecade Withdraws FERC Application for Carbon Capture Project
NextDecade announced that its subsidiary, Rio Grande LNG LLC, has withdrawn its application with FERC for the proposed carbon capture and storage project at the Rio Grande LNG facility.
Petronas Teams Up with ADNOC, Storegga to Develop Carbon Capture in Malaysia
Malaysia' Petronas will collaborate with ADNOC and U.K.-based Storegga to evaluate carbon dioxide emissions storage in Malaysia, the companies said on Tuesday.
Pipeline Repair Technology Slashes CO2 Emissions by 95%
Innovative new technology used to isolate gas pipelines in need of repair or maintenance has shown to prevent gas leakages and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 95% compared with venting pipeline contents to atmosphere – the equivalent of switching off 1,760 gas boilers for a year or taking 1,000 cars off the road
Pigging Technology: Market Sees Burgeoning Areas for Opportunities
The pipeline-pigging service market is projected by Nestor to reach $12 billion by year-end 2036, thriving at a CAGR of 6% during the forecast period. The industry size of pipeline pigging garnered $9 billion in the year 2023.
Woodside Energy Acquires OCI’s Texas Ammonia Project for $2.35 Billion
OCI Global has agreed to sell its Clean Ammonia project in Beaumont, Texas, to Woodside Energy for $2.35 billion. The project integrates Linde’s low CI hydrogen production and carbon capture technology with OCI’s ammonia production, storage, and transportation infrastructure.
Enbridge Eyes Data Center Market, Increases Profit Forecast and Pipeline Capacity
Pipeline operator Enbridge raised its full-year profit forecast on Friday as it benefits from newly acquired assets and said it was well-positioned to capitalize on growing demand for natural gas to supply U.S. data centers.
AI Data Center Boom Drives Future Gas Demand for TC Energy
TC Energy revealed that 300 data centers under construction in the U.S. will require an additional 6-8 Bcf/d of natural gas, with over 60% of these centers located within 50 miles of their pipelines.
ExxonMobil and CF Industries Ink Carbon Capture Deal
Energy major ExxonMobil has entered into a carbon capture and storage (CCS) agreement with ammonia producer CF Industries.
Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub Wins DOE Phase 1 Award
The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association announced it has received Phase 1 award status from the U.S. Department of Energy, making it one of the first U.S. Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs to achieve this milestone.
- Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
- ConocoPhillips Eyes Sale of $1 Billion Permian Assets Amid Marathon Acquisition
- ONEOK Agrees to Sell Interstate Gas Pipelines to DT Midstream for $1.2 Billion
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say
- Tullow Oil on Track to Deliver $600 Million Free Cash Flow Over Next 2 Years
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project
- Texas Oil Company Challenges $250 Million Insurance Collateral Demand for Pipeline, Offshore Operations
