March 2026, Vol. 253, No. 3

As U.S. LNG export capacity expands, pipeline reliability, insurance coverage and risk management strategies are becoming critical to maintaining resilient midstream infrastructure.

Reinforced thermoplastic pipes and advanced polymer materials are improving performance, durability and cost efficiency in midstream pipeline and gas gathering systems.

Black powder buildup in gas processing systems can compromise valve performance. Proper valve design selection and operating practices are critical to maintaining tight shut-off isolation.

AI-driven technologies are transforming pipeline rights-of-way monitoring, enabling operators to detect threats, integrate data and improve integrity management across aerial, ground and satellite systems.

Nonintrusive acoustic monitoring is enabling earlier detection of debris, cavitation and seal degradation, helping pipeline operators improve reliability and prevent costly pump failures.

Advanced materials and engineering design are enabling safer, more reliable hydrogen compression, helping pipeline systems manage extreme pressures, temperatures and permeation challenges.

Natural gas vehicles are gaining traction globally, driven by RNG growth, expanding fueling infrastructure and increasing demand from heavy-duty fleet operators.

Evolving spectrum use and regulatory requirements are creating new challenges for SCADA systems, impacting long-term reliability, licensing assumptions and compliance planning.

Pipeline expansions, LNG terminals and hydrogen infrastructure projects are advancing across the U.S. and global markets, with key regulatory decisions, new contracts and project milestones shaping midstream development.

GD Engineering’s Bandlock 2 quick-opening closure enables safe, rapid access to high-pressure pipeline systems, improving efficiency in pigging, maintenance and vessel operations.