New Pipeline Technologies Focus on Corrosion Control, Monitoring and Digital Operations
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OleumTech launches Coriolis flowmeters for high-accuracy mass flow measurement
OleumTech® has announced the launch of its Coriolis flowmeter, engineered to deliver precise, repeatable measurement of mass flow, density and temperature across various liquid and gas applications. Designed for upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas, as well as chemical processing and industrial utility environments, the new platform delivers performance comparable to other leading manufacturers with a more competitive total cost of ownership.
Built on proven Coriolis measurement principles, the OleumTech Coriolis flowmeters provide direct mass flow measurement independent of changing fluid characteristics such as viscosity or temperature, enabling superior process control, allocation accuracy and operational visibility. The platform delivers mass flow accuracy of ±0.1%, density accuracy of ±0.0005 g/cm³ and temperature accuracy of ±0.2°C, helping operators optimize throughput while reducing uncertainty in critical measurement points.
The OleumTech HMFM Coriolis flowmeters’ robust 316L stainless-steel components and an explosion-proof design for hazardous areas are ideally suited for harsh field installations where uptime and reliability are essential. Direct and remote transmitter mounting configurations provide installation flexibility for elevated temperature processes or challenging access locations. Additionally, due to the flowmeter’s photosensitive control buttons, users can interface the device without removing the enclosure cover.
For more information, visit: https://oleumtech.com/products
PHMSA adds AMPP corrosion standards to federal pipeline safety rules
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has incorporated updated corrosion management standards from the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) into federal pipeline safety regulations, expanding requirements for operators across gas and liquids systems.
The rulemaking adds revised editions of NACE SP0206 and NACE SP0502 into 49 C.F.R. Parts 192 and 195, aligning federal regulations with current industry practices for managing internal and external corrosion.
The update applies to operators of natural gas, hazardous liquids, carbon dioxide and liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure, as PHMSA continues to revise and modernize pipeline safety rules. The changes are part of a broader move toward performance-based safety frameworks that rely on industry-developed technical standards to support regulatory oversight.
The AMPP said the alignment between updated standards and federal rules is intended to reduce uncertainty for operators while improving consistency in corrosion control practices. The direct final rules are scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2027, unless adverse comments are received.
For more information, visit: https://ampp.org/standards/ampp-standards/about-ampp-standards
ABB launches control room platform to streamline industrial operations
ABB has introduced a new control room integration platform aimed at simplifying operations across industrial and energy sectors, including oil and gas. The system, known as Unification X, is designed to consolidate multiple control inputs into a single interface, allowing operators to manage systems using fewer monitors, keyboards and workstations.
ABB says the platform can reduce control room footprint by up to 35% compared to traditional setups, based on internal testing, while improving coordination and response times. The system is intended for use across a range of industries, including energy, utilities and process operations, where operators must manage complex and distributed systems.
The platform also enables real-time data sharing and rapid switching between systems, which ABB says can support operations in high-demand environments such as emergency response and shift transitions. ABB says the system will be deployed across its control room solutions portfolio, including its extended operator workplace platform.
For more information, visit: https://new.abb.com/control-rooms/unification-x
CRC Evans launches DATA360 platform for welding, coating and inspection data management
CRC Evans has launched a new digital platform that revolutionizes data management for welding, coating and inspection for customers in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The newly developed platform incorporates cutting-edge digital technologies, providing expedited access to production data, improved analytical capabilities and precise data tagging.
This reduces downtime and minimizes the number of inspection personnel required to extract, transform and analyze data. Additionally, the platform serves as a data repository of as-built documentation for customer infrastructure, with data curated and ready to use for compliance needs.
The DATA360 platform enables real-time monitoring of production activities during welding, coating and inspection, and utilizes long-range Wi-Fi communication, which allows for the wireless downloading of logs from all stations and evaluates the status of joints based on the parameters established during the qualification process.
CRC Evans’ DATA360 provides a solution to tag, collect, transform, visualize and generate customized reports for the production data generated from each of CRC Evans’ products in a project within a few minutes, compared to the traditional methods that can take hours each day.
DATA360 uses tested and proven technologies to tag every joint with a unique ID and GPS location (where possible) to provide customers with maximum insights into their infrastructure. An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered clustering algorithm further defines joint locations from GPS data.
The tagging mechanisms enhance overall operations, data management and accuracy, as well as aid in visualizing data across multiple hierarchies, including per weld, per pass, per station and zone. DATA360 collects all critical parameters for welding, coating and inspection, including arc voltage, current and heat input, alongside coating metrics and inspection results.
Through the DATA360 cloud, customers can access tailored production data anytime, anywhere, without additional time for data processing.
For more information, visit: https://www.crcevans.com/technologies/
LiveEO secures ESA funding for satellite system to monitor pipelines
LiveEO has secured funding from the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a satellite-based monitoring system designed to track risks along infrastructure corridors, including pipelines.
The funding, awarded through ESA’s InCubed program, will support development of the company’s Twinspector satellite constellation, which is designed to deliver high-resolution imagery for monitoring linear infrastructure such as pipelines, railways and power lines.
The system is being developed to detect potential threats along pipeline routes, including unauthorized construction activity, excavation and vegetation encroachment. By identifying these risks early, operators can take preventive action before they impact operations.
Unlike traditional satellite systems, Twinspector is designed specifically for long, narrow infrastructure corridors and will use a dual-satellite configuration to capture three-dimensional data for more detailed analysis.
LiveEO said the data will integrate with its existing analytics platforms used by infrastructure operators to monitor assets and improve maintenance planning.
For more information, visit: https://www.live-eo.com/twinspector-satellite-constellation