Technology/R&D

The interconnection project is set to begin service in early 2026, expanding Energy Transfer’s midstream role in fueling digital infrastructure.

The trial, part of SGN’s LTS Futures project, marks a key step toward repurposing the UK’s gas network for hydrogen and net-zero goals.

A new pipeline system, MASiP, uses embedded fiber-optic technology to deliver real-time monitoring of pressure, stress, strain, and vibration. The innovation enables smarter pig tracking, reduces stuck pig risks, and could significantly cut costs and downtime for pipeline operators.

LandBridge and NRG are evaluating a 1,100 MW natural gas power plant in Texas’ Delaware Basin to support a potential data center project, with permits filed and a possible 2029 start date.

EUROPIPE expert Christoph Bosch outlines a new toughness model using drop-weight tear testing to improve safety in CO₂ pipelines, addressing limits of traditional Charpy impact tests.

The rise of artificial intelligence is fueling record growth in U.S. data center power demand, with gas-fired generation expected to play a critical role. Analysts warn that up to 10 Bcf/d of new natural gas capacity may be needed by 2030 to support AI-driven energy needs.

Generative AI is reshaping geospatial technology, giving energy companies powerful new tools to detect pipeline leaks, methane emissions, and right-of-way risks. AI-driven satellite imagery analysis is helping operators cut costs, improve safety, and reduce environmental risks.

Oxford Flow has deployed its IM-S gas regulators in Germany for the first time, with EWE-Netz installing six units as part of a trial that could modernize hundreds of legacy regulators across its network.

At the IPLOCA Convention, Caterpillar marked 100 years by unveiling digital, safety, and sustainability innovations — from VisionLink data tools to autonomous equipment for future pipeline operations.

Oklahoma Gas Gathering is using Bridger Photonics’ methane detection technology across its Anadarko Basin pipelines, aiming to cut emissions, reduce leaks, and boost midstream efficiency.

The American Petroleum Institute’s new 18LCM standard establishes a structured approach to equipment life cycle management across oil and gas operations. By ensuring traceability from manufacturing to decommissioning, API 18LCM helps operators improve safety, extend equipment life, and reduce costs.

Pipeline compressor stations are a significant source of methane emissions if not properly managed. This article explores process hazard analysis, settle-out pressure, and practical safeguards operators can adopt to reduce fugitive emissions, improve safety, and prepare for green hydrogen transport.

Alléo Energy has developed a carbon-negative hydrogen system that converts cellulosic waste into clean fuel, cutting emissions sixfold. Its Bay Minette, Alabama plant is set to begin commercial hydrogen sales within months.

Strohm has completed offshore field trials of its thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) with Petrobras in Brazil’s Campos Basin. The tests confirmed the pipe’s durability, ease of installation, and potential for pre-salt applications, while offering a lower-carbon alternative to conventional flexible pipes.

Vivakor and Neuralix are partnering to deploy artificial intelligence across midstream operations, targeting predictive maintenance, route optimization, and resource allocation. The agreement also includes plans to jointly market the AI platform to other midstream operators.