Technology/R&D
Siemens Building CO2-Free Hydrogen Plant
Siemens Smart Infrastructure and WUN H2 GmbH signed a contract to build one of the largest hydrogen production plants in Germany. It will be built in Wunsiedel in the north of Bavaria.
Corrosion Inhibitor Development for Extreme Conditions
This article discusses corrosion inhibitor development for ultra-deep-water systems that experience most of these extreme conditions, including downhole temperatures as high as 400° F (204° C) and pressures as high as 20,000 psi (1,379 bar).
Data Analytics, Predictive Maintenance of Field Automation
The last six decades have experienced an explosion of technological development, with the most recent focus being on data analytics, and the pipeline industry has more than dipped its toe in the benefits of data analysis.
Baker Hughes Introduces Composite Flexible Pipe for Onshore Pipelines
Baker Hughes announced the launch of its Onshore Composite Flexible Pipe to address the corrosion and cost of ownership challenges with conventional steel pipe for the energy, oil and gas and industrial sectors.
What's New
HBM Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBM) launched a new torque transducer, T40CB, featuring a central bore hole that makes it ideal for testing in confined spaces. This compact model, measuring a mere 1.9 by 2.1 inches (49 by 54 mm) in length has a central bore hole of 1.5 by 4...
Neptune Moving to 3-D for Integrity Detection
Neptune Energy announced a new partnership with 3-D technology specialist, Eserv, as part of the ongoing digitalization of Neptune’s assets, including its operated Cygnus gas platform in the southern North Sea in the U.K.
Early Adopters of AI Reaping Integrity Management Benefits
To cope with increasing data volume, big data technologies are a must, say experts – combined with the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning – for robust, consistent and accurate analysis of pipelines.
PPI’s Fink Sees Expanding Role for Plastic Pipe
Despite taking the reins of PPI at the outset of a global pandemic, Fink sees a bright future for the plastics pipe industry and a growing role for its products across an expanding range of underground applications.
North Sea Could Shift from Oil Reservoir to CO2 Storage - Total CEO
The North Sea could be switched from a depleting oil and gas basin to a site for storing carbon dioxide under the seabed, Total CEO Patrick Pouyanne said on Tuesday.
Trans Adriatic Pipeline Explores Feasibility of Blending Hydrogen
Developers of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) have started feasibility studies on blending hydrogen with the natural gas the pipeline will bring in from Azerbaijan, the TAP head said.
Enbridge Adds Solar Facilities to Power Pipeline Operations
Enbridge is adding solar energy facility to help power its natural gas pipeline compressor stations, citing a recent pledge to green its operations.
Managing Complex Pipeline Compliance with Software Solutions
From maintenance and testing to record-keeping and audits, operators often underestimate how complex and time-consuming the path toward compliance will be.
Tech Notes: Neptune Energy, Eserv Partner on Digitization of Cygnus Platform
Neptune Energy announced a new partnership with 3-D technology specialist, Eserv, as part of the ongoing digitalization of Neptune’s assets, including its operated Cygnus gas platform in the southern North Sea in the U.K.
New Model Design Against Running Ductile in Dense-Phase CO2 Pipelines
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is vital to decarbonize a few important sectors, including the most energy-intensive industries: power, heat and transport. It will also enable future operations to become more competitive and sustainable in a net-zero economy.
ROSEN Group Headed for Hydrogen
With more than 30 years of experience in pipeline integrity management, the ROSEN Group is investing in a new challenge to support operators in the transition toward a low-carbon future.
Overcoming Challenges of Pigging the “Unpiggable”
Accurate measurement and evaluation of the physical condition of oil and gas pipelines is critical to effective integrity management, as well as to the assurance of sustained pipeline safety.
Support for DRA-Treated Liquid Pipelines Using No-Code Digital Twins
The challenge for liquid pipeline operators is to balance DRA selection, effectiveness and costs against the benefits of reduced pumping energy requirements and the ability to increase pipeline capacity while maintaining the same energy use.
Pipelines of the Future Through Digitalization
Many consulting groups note that the 2020s will be the decade of IIoT adoption across all industries, including the midstream oil and gas industry.
Transforming Pipeline Monitoring with AI, Drone Technology
The oil and gas industry, pipeline monitoring in particular, is deriving great benefit from the implementation of both drone technology and AI.
Molecular Plasma Coating Process for Mitigating Deposit Adhesion
The deposition of solids, such as asphaltenes, scale and wax, in production systems can cause challenges to oil and gas producers.
Evolution of Effective Design for Alarm Management Applications
Specialized applications have become the norm for high-performance data analysis in today’s market, and these applications have continued to evolve as technology trends push big data analytics to the forefront of the automation industry.
Can Implementing AI Make a Smart Pig Smarter?
A windfall may be looming for pipeline operators who've taken advantage of cheap digital storage to save data from their SCADA systems, smart pigs, smart balls and maintenance.
DNV GL Leads Hydrogen Readiness Study for Italian Gas Network
Oil and gas research firm DNV GL has been hired by Italian utility company SGI to assess the feasibility of switching the company's gas distribution network to hydrogen.
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.
UCT Conference Moves to Late Spring
The Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition (UCT) has been moved from late January 2021 to May 18-20 at Music City Center in Nashville.
Spain Approves Hydrogen Strategy to Spur Low-Carbon Economy
Spain has approved a plan to increase the country's clean hydrogen production which includes building enough infrastructure to give the nation a major role in Europe's clean energy ambitions.
What's New
Honeywell Honeywell introduced new multigas monitoring solutions that work seamlessly together to help keep workers safe and confident while in hazardous areas. The Honeywell BW platform incorporates a slim profile, Bluetooth-enabled configuration with an infrared lower explosive limit sensor for t..
Executive Profile: Engineering Veteran Ventures Out on His Own
Longtime pipeline engineering mainstay Marcelino Guedes Gomes has retired from Brazil oil giant Petrobras after more than 30 years, but he has no intention of leaving behind the work he loves. Guedes Gomes has co-founded PipelineBrazil, with the goal of improving pipelines in terms of safety and imaginative design ideas.
Adjusting Costs with Large-Diameter Tapping Tees
Since 2011, Peoples Gas has been pursuing an aggressive system modernization program, including the replacement of 2,000 miles (3,200 km) of cast iron and ductile iron mains operating at 7 inches (178 mm) water column with modern polyethylene operating at 22 psi (1.5 bar).
When Pipelines Strain Assessment Exceeds Capacity
There are many advantages of combining multiple inspection technologies to effectively build a picture of the pipeline condition and how it changes over time.
- 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
