Technology/R&D
Pipeline Isolation, Cross Compression Virtually Eliminate Emissions
For corporations, countries and individuals alike, both long-range planning and daily behavior are increasingly influenced by two little words: net zero.
What's New June 2022
IDEC, Fecon, Polygon, Rockwell, OleumTech, Netzsch and Antaira.
NWP 12 Up for Review Again
The Army Corps of Engineers is undertaking a review of Nationwide Permit 12 (NWP 12), which allows gas and oil pipelines to avoid a lengthy, expensive environmental review when building facilities near wetlands.
PHMSA Finalizes New Remote Valve Requirements
After more than a decade of considering whether pipelines should install automatic shut-off valves (ASVs), the Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a final rule; however, it fell short of what the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) wanted.
RTUs Working in the Field for Oil and Gas Pipelines
The second line of the China-Russia crude oil pipeline began commercial operation in January 2018 and doubled China’s annual imports of Russian crude oil from 15 million to 30 million tons.
PIT and CNX Resources Partner on Emission Reduction Measures
Natural gas will be used at the airport and transformed into alternative fuel through CNX technology.
Enhancing Pipeline Security: Cybersecurity Alone Is Not Enough
Like any industrial operation, pipeline operators strive to provide safety and reliability in the delivery of their products. However, impacts from a variety of factors – from natural and environmental processes to vandalism and terrorism – threaten to disrupt the safety and reliability of pipeline systems.
What's New May 2022
Emerson, RegO, Sick, Dekotec, Esco Tool and Polygon.
Preventing Hydrate Formation Problems at Storage Sites
In natural gas storage facilities in underground salt caverns, hydrates can easily form in the pipes, clogging them and making regular measurement of the gas pressure difficult.
Strategy Garners $100 Million in Project-Related Contracts
EnerMech secured more than $100 million of pre-commissioning and new pipeline contract awards, following a $30 million equipment investment program across its global locations.
HDD Implemented in Nueces Bay Intersect Bore
NuStar Energy, based in San Antonio, Texas, tapped Hard Rock Directional Drilling to extend one of its three South Texas Pipeline Systems.
Enbridge Invests $6.6 Million in Smartpipe’s Innovative Pipeline Technology
Smartpipe Technologies has received a $6.6 million investment from Enbridge Inc. for its innovative pipeline technology, designed to improve pipeline safety and allow for the transportation of hydrogen and carbon dioxide.
Virginia Natural Gas to Deploy Drones to Inspect 5,500 Miles of Gas Pipeline
Virginia Natural Gas said it will use drones to perform equipment inspections across its natural gas infrastructure. The drones will begin flights across Hampton Roads conducting inspections of critical infrastructure, right-of-way assessments, and 5,500 miles of gas pipeline.
Engineer’s Role in Hazardous Area Classification
Hazardous area classification is not a new technique to address the risk associated with flammable gas, vapor, liquids and dust. It involves evaluating a location or process for hazards of fire or the probability of incident.
Using Motion Cameras to Evaluate Flow-Induced Vibration
Piping vibration issues is an area of concern for the oil and gas industry, because it may cause severe plant production interruptions, impact plant integrity, compromise workers safety and/or impact the environment.
Cheniere Launches Program to Monitor GHG Emissions on Natural Gas Systems
Cheniere Energy Inc. has entered a collaboration with natural gas midstream companies to implement quantification and monitoring of GHG emissions on natural gas gathering, processing, and storage systems.
CPCM – An ILI Methodology to Assess the Effectiveness of CP
The role of cathodic protection (CP) is to mitigate damaging corrosion from the surface of the structure being protected.
Engineering Renewable Natural Gas Solutions
Environmental regulations across the globe are mandating the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and methane is a particularly high-profile target due to its high global-warming potential (GWP).
BP’s Argos Platform Pushing Digital Boundaries in GOM
When it arrived at its offshore home on the Mad Dog Field in Green Canyon Block 780 at the end of 2021, BP’s Argos floating production unit (FPU) became one of the most digitally advanced platforms in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
What's New April 2022
News from Vermeer, NDT Global, Sensirion, Fine Tubes, NevadaNano and Ralston.
Advanced Cameras Measure Infrared Absorption from Methane
With ESG (environmental, social, governance) being today’s hot three-letter acronym, the industry is clearly focused on re-establishing itself as a clean-capable energy provider.
Baker Hughes to Provide Hydrogen-Ready Compressor Upgrade for Greece Pipeline
Baker Hughes has been awarded a contract to supply gas turbines and compressors that can run on a blend of natural gas and hydrogen for a new compression station of the Greek Natural Gas Transmission System.
Norway and Germany to Study Possibility of Hydrogen Pipeline Link
Norway and Germany agreed to study the transport of hydrogen via a pipeline between the countries to reduce dependence on Russian energy.
Using Remote Monitoring for Evaluation in a Flash
Can lightning cause corrosion? It’s a question people don’t often consider. However, when it comes to pipelines, it’s a legitimate concern.
Non-Intrusive Method Using Induced Pressure Waves to Track Moving Objects Within Pipelines
November 2019 saw the dawn of a new era in real-time pig tracking when Halliburton Pipeline and Process Services successfully validated a live pig-tracking method based on patented transient wave theory, the foundation of their InnerVue suite of services.
What's New March 2022
News from OleumTech, Honeywell, NDT Global, Dynatrol, Antaira and Denso.
Pipeline Solutions to Withstand Harsh Temperatures
Since beginning commercial operation in January 2018, the second line of the China-Russia crude oil pipeline has doubled the yearly annual imports of crude oil from Russia to China from 15 million to 30 million tons.
Magnetics Delivers Filtration for a Gas Receiving Station Application
Eclipse Magnetics Oil and Gas Division (Eclipse) has designed and delivered a bespoke magnetic separator to an international operating company for use within a gas pipeline pig receiver in North Africa.
What's New February 2022
News from Sensirion, Polygon, Rockwell, Trimble, RegO and Antaira.
Polyethylene Pipe Proves Capable in High-Temperature Saltwater Disposal
Performance Pipe’s PlatinumStripe 1800 Series Pipe was recently utilized to convey water from wells to a saltwater disposal facility in Desert Hills, near Orla, a small town in West Texas.
- Keystone Oil Pipeline Resumes Operations After Temporary Shutdown
- Biden Administration Buys Oil for Emergency Reserve Above Target Price
- Freeport LNG Plant Runs Near Zero Consumption for Fifth Day
- Enbridge to Invest $500 Million in Pipeline Assets, Including Expansion of 850-Mile Gray Oak Pipeline
- Williams Delays Louisiana Pipeline Project Amid Dispute with Competitor Energy Transfer
- Evacuation Technologies to Reduce Methane Releases During Pigging
- Editor’s Notebook: Nord Stream’s $20 Billion Question
- Enbridge Receives Approval to Begin Service on Louisiana Venice Gas Pipeline Project
- Mexico Seizes Air Liquide's Hydrogen Plant at Pemex Refinery
- Russian LNG Unfazed By U.S. Sanctions
