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One of the longest offshore ILI contracts in US history awarded

Fri, 27 January 2012 Rosen has been awarded an in-line inspection project that the company said “lands us in the record books yet again”.

New concept may herald pipeline cost reductions

Mon, 23 January 2012 DNV has developed a new pipeline concept called X-Stream that can significantly reduce the cost of a deep- and ultra-deepwater gas pipeline while still complying with the strictest safety and integrity regime.

Keystone to re-apply for Presidential Permit

Thu, 19 January 2012 TransCanada has said it will re-apply for the Presidential Permit for the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline following the United States Department of State's decision to deny its original application.

In-line cleaning proves beneficial for Romanian pipelines

Thu, 19 January 2012 T.D. Williamson has completed an in-line crude oil pipeline cleaning and gauging operation in Romania, resulting in significant benefits in the form of increased product flow by reduced pipeline pressure for pipeline operator OMV-Petrom.

PRCI discusses 2012 research programme

Thu, 19 January 2012 The 2012 Pipeline Research Council International research programme has been initiated following meetings of its Pipeline Technical Committees.

How to effectively market your business in the pipeline industry

Thu, 19 January 2012 The high penetration rates and heavy use of the internet in in the world has led to a proliferation of new types of marketing tools that are the perfect complement to traditional marketing.

MoU signed for construction of Trans-Anadolu Gas Pipeline

Wed, 18 January 2012 Azerbaijan and Turkey have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for construction of the Trans-Anadolu Gas Pipeline.

South Stream receives Turkish approval

Wed, 18 January 2012 Turkey has granted all necessary and unconditional permits for the proposed South Stream gas pipeline, allowing construction to proceed.

Moroccan pipeline reaches completion

Wed, 18 January 2012 Circle Oil has completed construction of the new gas pipeline and associated infrastructure for its Rharb Basin permits in Morocco.

Partnership sees genesis of crude oil pipeline

Wed, 18 January 2012 Enterprise Products Partners and Genesis Energy plan to build a 240 km, 18 inch diameter crude oil gathering pipeline in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.

Acquisition to fuel Caribbean gas pipeline progress

Wed, 18 January 2012 First Reserve’s Energy Infrastructure Fund has partnered with Beowulf Energy to acquire a majority stake in the Eastern Caribbean Gas Pipeline Co., which plans to construct an approximately 880 km subsea pipeline to supply natural gas from Tobago to other eastern Caribbean islands.

Mid-2012 could see Abu Dhabi pipeline operation

Wed, 18 January 2012 The United Arab Emirates Minister of Energy Mohammed Al-Hamli has said that the operation of the Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline Project could start as early as May or June, allowing oil exports to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

Get ahead in Amsterdam

Wed, 18 January 2012 Get ahead of the rest by upgrading your pipeline knowledge at two important pipeline industry training courses in Amsterdam, to be held from 23–27 January.

Increase your company’s profile at key Middle Eastern conference

Wed, 18 January 2012 Make sure your company is seen in the Middle East by taking advantage of the sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available at the inaugural Best Practices in Pipeline Operations and Integrity Management Conference and Exhibition in Bahrain, to be held from 19–21 March 2012.

Manning up for pipelines

Tue, 10 January 2012 Penspen’s Manpower division has been contracted by Maersk Oil North Sea UK Ltd to provide specialist manpower services in oil and gas engineering, pipelines and facilities.

WGC2012 heads to Malaysia

Tue, 10 January 2012 Global gas and energy leaders from around the world will gather to attend the 25th World Gas Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 4–8 June 2012.

Master pipeline integrity management

Wed, 21 December 2011 To meet the needs of highly experienced engineers, a new advanced pipeline integrity management course will be offered for the first time in the United Kingdom and the United States in 2012.

Line C begins construction

Wed, 21 December 2011 Construction has begun in Uzbekistan on Line C of the Central Asia-China Gas Pipeline.

Wishing the pipeline industry happy holidays!

Wed, 21 December 2011 The Pipelines International team will be taking a short break over the Christmas holiday, but we’ll be back in 2012!

Offshore contractor lands South American projects

Wed, 21 December 2011 Saipem has been awarded approximately $US600 million in contracts which involve installation of pipelines offshore South America.

On the crest of a new pipeline

Wed, 21 December 2011 Crestwood Midstream Partners has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mountaineer Keystone to construct a 68 km, 16 inch diameter natural gas gathering system to serve Mountaineer Keystone’s Marcellus Shale development programme in northeast West Virginia, the United States.