A pipeline explosion at a natural gas complex in Venezuela’s eastern Monagas state has left several people injured, causing outages and halting operations. The blast, which resulted in a fire, damaged pipelines and equipment at the PDVSA-operated facility.
Risk models are prominent pipeline integrity management (PIM) tools used to make data-driven decisions. As computing power has increased and data acquisition methods have proliferated, risk models have become more complex.
Ecopetrol has halted operations on a pipeline transporting oil from the Cira Infantas field in Colombia after an explosive attack caused an oil spill. While no injuries were reported, the incident has resulted in environmental damage, highlighting the ongoing threats to oil operations in the region.
The pursuit of building a better mousetrap can often pay off in big ways in terms of efficiencies. Such a productivity payout was the goal for finding a better solution for coating pipeline girth welds in the field – a solution that would speed up the coating process per weld.
You probably don’t see pipelines in your daily life, but your standard of living certainly relies on them. Most days, they provide long-distance transportation routes for liquids and gases, usually from wells and refineries to market areas where consumers need them.
A natural gas pipeline operated by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline was struck by a construction crew in Missouri’s Cass County on Sept.6
T.D. Williamson’s innovative recovery tool and SmartPlug technology successfully resolved a stalled pig issue in an offshore pipeline, restoring normal operations and avoiding costly disruptions.
Innovative new technology used to isolate gas pipelines in need of repair or maintenance has shown to prevent gas leakages and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 95% compared with venting pipeline contents to atmosphere – the equivalent of switching off 1,760 gas boilers for a year or taking 1,000 cars off the road
Black powder (BP) is an industry name for the abrasive, reactive particulate contamination present in all gas and hydrocarbon fluid transmission lines. Black powder ranges from light brown to black, and the mineral makeup varies per production field around the world.
Oil and gas operators the world over face the same set of challenges, best summed up as requiring that they identify and implement the safest and most cost-effective way of maximizing hydrocarbon output.
A natural gas pipeline in Reeves County ruptured on July 15, marking the second such incident in the area within 11 months.
In this Pipeline & Gas Journal exclusive, delve into the evolution and current state of in-line inspection (ILI) technologies for hydrogen-blend pipelines, focusing on the advancements in crack detection, material flaw identification, and corrosion monitoring.
The second-largest U.S. LNG exporter said in a statement that output would "steadily ramp up to full rates as these repairs are completed."
API introduces the Pipeline Contractor Assessment Program to enhance safety practices among pipeline contractors, focusing on standardized guidelines and risk management based on RP 1173.
Enbridge faces mandated pipeline repairs under a proposed consent decree modification for Clean Water Act and Oil Pollution Act violations. The Department of Justice's plan requires addressing circumferential cracks, revising assessments, and potentially terminating specific requirements early.
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