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Product Showcase: Electrochemical Devices, Inc.

A Sensor Array developed in conjunction with a major pipeline company provides confirming corrosion control data in difficult to access locations.

Power Conditioning, Backup Protection Of Pipeline SCADA Systems In Harsh Environments

The management of complex gas and oil pipeline systems demands constant, reliable system-wide control. Typically this is accomplished with system-wide monitoring and control using sophisticated System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment.

Seaway Pipeline Expansion Nearing Completion

Late last year, final work was being performed on the Seaway Crude Oil Pipeline Company LLC’s Seaway Pipeline expansion to increase capacity from 150,000 bpd to 400,000 bpd.

DNV/GL Global Denton Merger

Late last year, an agreement was reached to merge Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and GL Noble Denton.

Cyber Security And SCADA In Critical Infrastructure

Ensuring the stability and protection of critical infrastructure is essential to the nation's public health and safety, security, economic strength and way of life. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently revealed a rash of cyber attacks on natural gas pipeline companies.

TransCanada To Develop $6 Billion In Natural Gas Infrastructure In B.C.

TransCanada has been selected by Progress Energy Canada Ltd. to design, build, own and operate the proposed $5 billion Prince Rupert Gas Transmission project.

Pipeline Operators Ask FERC To Protect Financing Of New Construction

The Association of Oil Pipe Lines (AOPL) wants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) fix a brewing dispute threatening billions of dollars in infrastructure projects.

Enterprise Holds Open Season For Panola NGL Pipeline Expansion

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. affiliate Panola Pipeline Company LLC held a binding open season that ended Jan. 11, seeking shipper support for a proposed expansion of the Carthage-to-Lufkin segment of its NGL pipeline system.

INGAA, APCA, OSHA Ramp Up Pipeline Construction Safety Measures

The INGAA Foundation Inc. has released Construction Safety Consensus Guidelines designed to cover common natural gas construction operations such as basic personal protection equipment (PPE), pressure testing, overhead utilities safety, and trenching and excavation.

FPL Plans 700-Mile Southeast Pipeline To Serve Florida

Over the past decade, Florida Power & Light (FPL) has reduced its use of oil by 98% by investing in new, highly efficient power plants that use U.S.-produced natural gas as a fuel to produce electricity. In 2001, FPL used more than 40 MMbbls of oil to power customers; in 2012, the company will use less than 1 MMbbls.