Technology/R&D
Chinese Pipeline Selects Rotork ELB for Increased Line Break Safety
The Rotork Electronic Line Break (ELB) is a self-contained system that continuously monitors pipeline pressure dynamics to provide early detection of pipeline breaks and initiate automatic valve actuator movement to a pre-selected emergency position.
Real-Time Views of Measurement for Performing Data Analytics
When everyone in your operation has data properly contextualized for their role, there is a significant impact on each person’s ability to determine what actions are required. When this happens in real-time, decisions can be made now vs. reactively making decisions after events have passed.
Mobile Technology Takes Pipeline Data to the Cloud
For decades, collecting, evaluating and maintaining data has been done with old-school tools and methods that make data acquisition expensive. Thanks to smartphones, tablets and the cloud, some pipeline services companies are finding there are better methods available.
Closer Look at Flammability, Inerting of Complex Hydrocarbon Mixtures
In the lifetime of oil and gas pipelines there are numerous events that could pose the potential of an explosion hazard. In case of air purging, flammable mixtures are created in pipelines in an uncontrolled manner. This article covers basic flammability and inerting principles and applications of mobile nitrogen unit technology has been proven safer than air purging while maintaining high operational flexibility.
Allseas Touches Down with Sonardyne Dual-GyroUSBL’s on Lorelay Stinger
Offshore pipeline installation and subsea construction company Allseas is taking advantage of the operational benefits available from Sonardyne International’s GyroUSBL acoustic positioning technology, following an order for two systems for its 236-meterlay vessel, Lorelay.
Roadmap to Future Energy Infrastructure
A “new energy realism” based on advancing technologies is replacing “old energy pessimism” as government and industry leaders collaborate on future energy infrastructure.
Caterpillar
Engineered for reliable production on the most challenging job-sites, the Cat PL61 pipelayer (sideboom) is part of a full line of purpose-built pipelayers designed for performance, safety and serviceability. Easy transport width, means this equipment is available when and where you need it.
Krohne
Krohne offers the Optisonic 7300 Biogas ultrasonic flowmeter, designed to measure dry and wet biogas with variable composition. The flowmeter provides functions such as calculation of standard volume, methane content measurement and diagnostics features.
Thermo Scientific
The new Thermo Scientific SOLA iQ online sulfur analyzer helps technicians in the oil and gas industry measure total sulfur content of liquid or gas phase samples without lab analysis.
A.Y. McDonald
A.Y. McDonald introduced its Portable Bypass Kit for getting around meters during inspections or when changing out devices.
John Deere
John Deere added three new plate compactors to its portfolio of Worksite Pro attachments. Designed for trench, slope and excavation compaction applications, the PC4, PC7 and PC10 plate compactor models deliver powerful performance and productivity.
Bionomic Industries
Bionomic Industries, a manufacturer of air pollution abatement and heat recovery technologies, released its new Series 9000 Preformed Spray Scrubber.
Garlock
Garlock Pipeline Technologies (GPT) launched Evolution, its next generation of isolation gaskets, featuring easier installation, tight sealing, high-temperature operation, no permeation, hydrotesting isolation, fire-safety and chemical-resistance. The thinner, 1/8-inch design makes the gasket easier to install.
Unidirectional Composite Repairs: A One-Way Approach to Failure
Composites can be easily over-summarized, in the same way a layman may state that all pipes are just metal. The author sets the record straight on one common design choice: using unidirectional strands or fabrics.
The Role of Smart Gas in the Smart City
Gas utilities are looking to advanced metering infrastructure and other solutions that place them at the forefront of the smart city movement and capitalize on the promise of smart gas solutions.
Defending Critical Infrastructure from Cyberattacks
Critical infrastructure provides the essential services that society needs to survive – clean drinking water, power to keep homes warm in the winter, transportation to get people and goods to where they need to be. In this world of increased digitization and connectivity, cybersecurity should be of utmost concern.
The Unsinkable: A Look at Blockchain’s Potential and Pitfalls
To effectively exploit blockchain technology, industry participants need to be able to consider not only its promise but also its shortcomings. The authors explore the attributes of blockchain of particular relevance to the natural gas industry.
Examining Data Quality of Robotic Pipeline Inspection Methods
Examining the ability of robotic pipeline inspection methods to address specific pipeline threats, including surface corrosion, internal and external anomalies, deformations, construction features, and other useful pipeline features and characteristics.
GITA, Pipeline & Gas Journal Launch Annual Technology Conference
Gulf Energy Information's Pipeline & Gas Journal and the Geospatial Information and Technology Association (GITA) announced they will produce the Pipeline Technology Forum, including the 27th GITA Oil and Gas Pipeline Conference, Oct. 16-17 in Houston.
Natural Gas Utilities Securing the Future
Natural gas utilities must compete for digital-savvy customers who've grown accustomed to instant information and expect more from service providers. Customer-focused natural gas utilities who partner with innovative companies to provide value-added products and services will be successful.
DRA, Optimizing Solutions Reduce Permian Operating Costs
Optum Energy Solutions' Flow Optimizer helps a midstream company cost-effectively increase flow rates on a crude oil pipeline in the Permian Basin.
Using Analytic Imaging Technology to Detect Leaks in Real Time
IntelliView Technologies' Dual Camera Analytic Module, an intelligent imaging and alerting system which combines the capabilities of advanced visualizing sensors and artificial intelligence, is helping Enbridge better detect pipeline leaks in real time.
EWA Partners with Stanford’s Natural Gas Initiative to Leverage LNG Real-Time Global Project Information
Gulf Publishing Company, a leading provider of data and technical information for the global energy industry, announced April 12 that Energy Web Atlas (EWA) entered into a partnership with Stanford University’s Natural Gas Initiative (NGI). EWA is a platform that allows users to examine real-time natural gas project information.
Robots, Drones Help Protect Offshore Pipelines
Oil and gas companies are using robots and drones to inspect offshore pipeline infrastructure in the Gulf of Mexico.
Automating Surge Analysis Studies Saves Time, Money
For pipeline operators, automating surge analysis studies is smart business.
The Offshore Technology Conference Celebrates 50 Years
In 2018, the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is celebrating 50 years since its first conference at NRG Park (formerly Reliant Park) in Houston.
AUMA Actuator Retrofit Improves Safety at OLPP Tank Farm
AUMA electric actuators help increase safety at a Polish tank farm handling liquid fuels by making emergency valve closing more reliable.
System Repairs Pipe Through Direct Bonding
Milliken Infrastructure Solutions' PolyBrute system is the first structural reinforcing system that can bond directly to polyethylene and polypropylene pipe, while reducing repair time by 50% or more when compared to traditional repair methods.
New Series of Pneumatic Hammers
HammerHead Trenchless, a Charles Machine Works Company, has released the first model of its new XPR series of high-performance pneumatic hammers for pipe ramming and pipe bursting applications.
Elsyca V-PIMS Reveals Pipeline Corrosion Mechanisms
Elsyca's V-PIMS simulation technology provides operators with a unique state-of-the-art management system for the design, optimization, monitoring and troubleshooting of a pipeline network’s corrosion protection.
- U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Atlantic Coast Pipeline in Appalachian Trail Dispute
- TC Energy Selects Michels Canada to Build Keystone XL Pipeline in Canada
- Construction to Start on Gas Pipeline from Norway to Poland
- Texas Eastern Gas Pipeline Explodes in Kentucky
- Easement Agreement Serves as Last Word Concerning ROW Issues
