As major components of downstream oil and gas workflows, import, export, and storage terminals require thoughtful planning, design, and construction. These terminals act as...
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Pipelines & Terminals
Congested Rights of Way Make Pipeline Construction More Difficult
Between due diligence, permitting, facility negotiations, database administration, survey coordination, document preparation, estimating, and condemnation support,...
Using Process Hazard Analysis to Improve Safety and Mitigate Risk
In any potentially hazardous oil and gas operation, identifying risk is the key to preserving safety. All too often, the companies in charge of such operations fail to...
Environmental Considerations in Downstream Markets
In the downstream oil and gas sector, refining, distillation, distribution, and transportation activities all have environmental considerations attached to them. Operators...
What Does the Future Hold for Pipeline Leak Detection?
The global market for oil and gas pipeline leak detection systems is expected to grow in the coming years, reaching $2.5 billion through 2019, according to a recent report...
Condensate Production to Outpace Splitter Demand by 2017
According to Energy Security Analysts Inc. (ESAI) – an independent research firm that analyzes and forecasts physical and financial markets for petroleum, natural gas,...
Using Cryogenic Separation for NGL Extraction 101
Cryogenic separation is a processing operation that is commonly used to extract natural gas liquids (NGLs) from raw natural gas. Unlike absorption methods, which are used...
The True Meaning of Mechanical Completion
In the project life cycle, construction, installation, and pre-commissioning are crucial stages where a plant needs to be deemed mechanically complete before a client can...