Partner Perspectives
Unlocking Hidden Capacity in Long-Distance Pipelines
As new pipeline projects become more difficult to build, operators are turning to reliability, data integration, AI and operational optimization to unlock hidden capacity within existing pipeline systems.
Turning Critical Infrastructure Data into Long-Term Intelligence
How CRC Evans is connecting construction data from the field to create smarter, more traceable infrastructure assets for decades to come.
How CRC Evans Is Using AI to Advance Critical Infrastructure
Learn how CRC Evans is applying artificial intelligence, machine learning and DATA 360 to improve project execution, quality and lifecycle management across critical infrastructure projects.
Features
Trump EPA Wants to Remove Restraints on Infrastructure Permitting
The Trump administration is proposing changes to Clean Water Act permitting that could speed approvals for pipeline, utility and energy infrastructure projects while limiting state review authority.
What Does Data Center Growth Mean for Natural Gas Pipelines?
Rising electricity demand from AI and data centers is creating new opportunities for pipeline operators, with natural gas expected to remain a key fuel source supporting power generation and infrastructure growth.
Robotic Phased Array Ultrasonic Inspection for Unpiggable Offshore Pipelines
A robotic phased array ultrasonic testing system using full matrix capture and total focusing method imaging is helping operators inspect fatigue-critical offshore risers, SCRs and other unpiggable pipelines with greater accuracy.
What Is a Remotely Operated Inline Isolation Tool? Part 1
This first installment in a technical series examines remotely operated inline isolation tools, covering engineering design, deployment planning, testing and live pipeline isolation without system shutdowns.
Hydrogen Sulfide Remains a Persistent Challenge for Pipeline Operators
Hydrogen sulfide remains one of the most tightly regulated contaminants in pipeline systems. This article examines H₂S removal challenges and how liquid redox technology is being used to protect infrastructure and meet gas quality specifications.
How Pipe-in-Pipe Systems Improve Leak Detection and Pipeline Reliability
Pipe-in-pipe systems are helping operators improve leak detection, reduce maintenance requirements and enhance thermal performance through continuous annulus monitoring and fiber optic sensing technologies.
The Invisible Eye: Modernize Pipeline Integrity Through Gamma Radiography Safety
Industrial gamma radiography remains a critical tool for pipeline weld inspection and corrosion detection. New projector designs, SCAR technology and digital tools are helping operators improve safety while reducing radiation exposure risks.
Using Asset Health Rankings to Improve Pipeline Maintenance Decisions
A weighted asset health ranking method helps pipeline operators prioritize inspections, maintenance and refurbishment by combining equipment condition, operating exposure and maintenance history into a fleet-wide decision framework.
California Confronts Refinery Closures and Long-Term Energy Demand
California is rethinking its energy strategy as refinery closures, declining oil production and ambitious climate policies reshape the state's approach to fuel supply, refining capacity, carbon capture and long-term energy security.
What's New
Pipe Repurposing Project Delivers Asset Recovery and Carbon Savings
A surplus pipe repurposing project managed by Salvex helped recover asset value while avoiding more than 3,600 metric tons of CO₂ emissions through material reuse rather than new steel production.