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Major infrastructure projects are moving forward across the globe, including Williams’ proposed Wild Trail gas expansion in Utah, CB&I’s crude storage tanks for Argentina’s Vaca Muerta terminal, BKV’s East Texas CCS facility, and Sumitomo’s backing of a U.K. CO₂ pipeline. Kinder Morgan also advanced its $1.7 billion Mississippi-to-Alabama gas pipeline into federal review.

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.

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.

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.

Stay informed with the latest industry news and developments in the midstream sector. From pipeline projects to regulatory updates and company announcements, P&GJ's Global News column brings you the most important insights from around the world.

Stay informed with the latest industry news and developments in the midstream sector. From pipeline projects to regulatory updates and company announcements, P&GJ's Global News column brings you the most important insights from around the world.

The following is a list of some of the longest transportation routes on the continent of Europe as of July 2024. This third such report will be broken down into two sections: gas and liquids (oil and products), which will be updated in each of our September issues going forward.

Latest industry developments from around the world!

Latest industry developments from around the world!

Western Midstream Partners closed its previously announced acquisition of Meritage Midstream Services II. The sale was funded with cash on hand and WES’s recent $600 million investment grade senior notes issuance.

Latest industry developments from around the world!

(P&GJ) – The list of companies leading the way in Pipeline & Gas Journal’s 42nd annual 500 Report will certainly be familiar to long-time midstream observers, with little shake-up in rankings occurring between the 2022 and 2023 editions of the publication.

Latest industry developments from around the world!