Streamlining Pipeline Maintenance through Turnkey Services and Partnerships
A large midstream client needed a requalification of a 6-inch diameter natural gas liquids transportation line in a coastal environment. The line had last been recertified 7 years prior and
CNG Hose Integrity Management
A common ancillary asset used in oil and gas is temporary transmission hoses for virtual pipelines, often those that transport compressed natural gas (CNG). With asset management, it’s important to
The Diameter Dilemma: Pigging a Multi-Diameter Pipeline
When lines are modified and added to existing assets, the diameter may differ between lines. Many multi-diameter lines can be classified as unpiggable, making cleaning and inspecting these lines a
Managing and Maintaining Existing Transmission Pipeline Assets
Over half of the 300,000 miles of transmission pipelines in the United States were manufactured before 1970, making a majority of the pipeline infrastructure over 50 years old. Existing assets,
Tracking Pipelines: The Role of XYZ Mapping
Pipeline shifts are inevitable. Pipelines can shift from the original position it was laid through: It’s important to monitor and check the location of your pipeline to avoid damage and
How Smart Pigging is Shaping Pipeline Integrity Management
Pipeline failures can be expensive, harm the environment, and endanger lives. Conventional ILI methods can be difficult and costly, as the flow needs to be stopped for inspection. In recent
The Importance of Hydrostatic Testing: Lessons From the San Bruno Incident
Background On September 9, 2010, in a residential area in San Bruno, California, a segment of an intrastate natural gas transmission pipeline referred to as Line 132 ruptured. Line 132
Where There’s Water, There’s A Way
A small midstream company avoided high water costs and delays on a new construction project through strategic water management.