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.
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.
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.
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.
The Chelsea River Crossing project in Boston marked a turning point for micro-tunneling, with contractors overcoming boulders, groundwater challenges, and long drives to achieve several industry firsts in pipeline construction.
Coriolis flow meters provide unmatched accuracy for measuring liquids, gases, and slurries, even under changing viscosity, density, and temperature. Their versatility and low calibration needs make them ideal for demanding oil, gas, and industrial applications.
EnerMech has secured a contract from ExxonMobil to deliver a full flowline decommissioning package at the Hoover-Diana development in the Gulf of Mexico. The project marks EnerMech’s first major decommissioning campaign in the region, involving subsea flushing, pigging, and nitrogen operations to safely retire deepwater infrastructure.
Explore how machine learning can help pipeline operators detect and predict metal loss when inline inspection data is unavailable. By analyzing 28 pipeline parameters, researchers developed models that achieved high accuracy in classifying corrosion and predicting depth, providing a promising tool for managing difficult-to-inspect pipelines.
Offshore pipeline risers face extreme fatigue challenges, especially at girth welds. Resonance testing is proving to be a powerful method to verify weld durability and improve the reliability of offshore pipeline systems.
Decom Engineering has developed the ultra-light C1-16UL chop saw for subsea operations, capable of cutting risers and mooring chains under extreme conditions. The tool’s lightweight design allows efficient ROV deployment, offering improved manageability and performance for offshore projects.
New technologies are reshaping how the industry measures water vapor in natural gas pipelines, from chilled mirrors to TDLAS systems. Learn how operators are minimizing risk, preventing hydrate formation, and reducing costs.
Editor-in-Chief Michael Reed examines how data centers’ surging power needs are reshaping pipeline development, with midstream companies racing to build laterals and gas-fired generation to meet rising AI and cloud computing demand.
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