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Kenya and South Sudan sign MoU for pipeline construction

Wed, 1 February 2012 The republics of South Sudan and Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to build an oil pipeline from South Sudan to the Kenyan Port of Lamu.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Iran begins new gas pipeline construction

Wed, 7 December 2011 Iran has commenced construction on a 420 km major oil pipeline, according to local news service Tehran Times.

Offshore EPC contract awarded

Wed, 7 December 2011 Punj Lloyd has been awarded a $US97.3 million engineering, procurement and construction contract from India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation for an offshore project involving 122 km of subsea pipeline in Bombay High, Mumbai.

Rosen: Thirty years strong

Rosen, a leading privately owned company, celebrates 30 years of serving the oil and gas industry with inspection, integrity, and rehabilitation products and services. Operating in over 100 countries, the company has provided the industry with advanced inspection and integrity solutions to ensure safe and economical operation of a wide range of assets and facilities.

KPC to replace pipeline

Kenya Pipeline Company is planning to replace its existing oil pipeline, which transports petroleum products from Mombasa to Nairobi in Africa.

A fresh pipeline for Iraq’s ageing oil export facility

Leighton Holdings subsidiary Leighton Offshore has been contracted by South Oil Company to develop a 75 km, 48 inch diameter oil pipeline, two offshore platforms and a single point mooring system offshore southern Iraq.

A sea change for Seaway

Thu, 17 November 2011 Enbridge and Enterprise Products Partners have agreed to reverse the direction of crude oil flows on the Seaway crude oil pipeline system to enable it to transport oil from Cushing, Oklahoma to the United States Gulf Coast.

Nebraskans to play role in determining final Keystone XL route

Wed, 16 November 2011 TransCanada has confirmed that the Keystone XL oil pipeline route will be modified to avoid the Sandhills area in Nebraska, United States.

Keystone XL to investigate new route options

Fri, 11 November 2011 The United States Department of State has informed TransCanada that further analysis of route options for the Keystone XL oil pipeline need to be investigated.

New contractor and special review for Keystone XL

Wed, 9 November 2011 TransCanada Corporation has selected Price Gregory Services Inc., a Quanta Services operating unit, to be part of a joint venture called MPS Constructors to help build the TransCanada Keystone XL crude oil pipeline.

A positive evaluation for Bulgaria

Wed, 9 November 2011 The Bulgarian Ministry of Environment and Water has positively evaluated the quality of the environmental and social impact assessment report for the Bulgarian section of the approximately 300 km Burgas to Alexandroupolis oil pipeline project.

Wrangling a new crude oil pipeline

Fri, 30 September 2011 Enterprise Products Partners and Enbridge plan to design, construct and operate a new 800 km, 36 inch diameter pipeline to transport crude oil from the oversupplied hub at Cushing, Oklahoma, to the Texas Gulf Coast refining complex in the United States.

Athabasca Pipeline to be looped

Wed, 14 September 2011 Enbridge will loop the southern section of its Athabasca oil pipeline from Kirby Lake, Alberta, to the crude oil hub at Hardisty, Alberta, involving construction of approximately 345 km of new, 36 inch diameter pipeline.

Commercial support opens gate for pipeline

Thu, 25 August 2011 Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines has filed commercial agreements with the National Energy Board that fully subscribe for long-term service and capacity on the proposed 36 inch diameter crude oil export pipeline and 20 inch diameter condensate import pipeline for its project.

Crude oil pipeline joint venture dissolves

Wed, 24 August 2011 Enterprise Products Partners has announced it will not be moving forward with a proposed joint venture with Energy Transfer Partners to develop and construct a 940 km crude oil pipeline from Cushing, Oklahoma, to Houston, Texas.

From the mountains to the sea: a review of South America

South America has vast resources, located both onshore and offshore, and has commenced a number of projects to increase their production. Here, Pipelines International provides a snapshot of some of the major projects recently completed, currently underway, and proposed for the region.