Though in recent years rail has become an increasingly popular method of transporting gas from oilfields and processing facilities to the market, pipelines still remain the...
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Pipelines & Terminals
What Will Russian Sanctions and A Repealed US Export Ban Mean for the Energy Market?
With the recent sanctions against Russia and growing international pressure to lift the U.S. export ban on crude oil, questions remain about whether a major shift in the oil...
The Role of Cyber Security in Midstream Operations
In 2013, the Department of Homeland Security announced that an astounding 40% of all cyber attacks in the U.S. were directed at the energy industry. Perhaps even more...
Managing Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) with Pipeline Integrity Management Techniques
Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in oil and gas pipelines can be extremely problematic. It occurs when a combination of internal stress from high pressure contents inside a...
3D Laser Scanning Becoming an Invaluable Tool for Pipeline Design and Construction
Though 3D laser scanning is a relatively new technology used for the design, construction, and repair of a wide range of oil and gas-related infrastructure. Technological...
Managing Threats That Compromise Pipeline Integrity
In general, threats that compromise pipeline integrity are categorized into three groups: time-dependent threats, time-independent threats, and stable threats. Each presents...
New Study Finds $641 Billion in Midstream Infrastructure Needed Over Next Two Decades
Citing unprecedented growth from North American shale plays in recent years, the International Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) Foundation estimates that roughly...
GIS Helping Operators Overcome Pipeline Routing Challenges
Between geographical limitations, geotechnical challenges, right of ways, funding, and precise coordination with local, state and federal agencies, pipeline routing has...