Class Change and Simultaneous Requalification Services for a Midstream Operator
A large midstream operator faced the challenge of executing a class change for a critical pipeline segment. The class change was necessary to enhance the pipeline’s design factor due to
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
Nitrogen Integrity Testing of a Non-Piggable Gas Processing Line
The Need for Nitrogen Testing A midstream operator was looking to pneumatically test its gas processing line. Due to the structure of the line, the line was classified as non-piggable.
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
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
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