Pipeline Pigging and Integrity Management (PPIM) is the industry’s only forum devoted exclusively to pigging for maintenance and inspection, as well as pipeline integrity evaluation and repair. Held each year in Houston, Texas, USA, organisers Tiratsoo Technical and Clarion Technical Conferences are bringing the event’s history of success and a reputation for excellence to Europe.

Supported by Platinum Sponsor Rosen, PPIM Europe will be taking place from 11–14 October 2011 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Czech Republic.

Pipeline pigging and integrity management is integral for the proper maintenance of pipeline infrastructure at any stage of the asset’s life, from construction to operation, and for repair and decommissioning.

The event will draw engineering management and field operating personnel from both transmission and distribution companies concerned with improved operations and integrity management.

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At the conference, industry experts and leaders will present technical papers on pigging for maintenance and inspection. At the exhibition, delegates will receive information on the latest products and technology in the industry while networking with important industry players.

Following the conference, a number of training courses where attendees can update their skills. These courses include:

  • Defect Assessment in Pipelines, presented by Penspen’s Roland Palmer Jones;
  • Pipeline Pigging and Inspection, presented by NDT Systems’ Michael Beller, and Penspen’s Andre Goncalves; and,
  • Pipeline Repair Methods/In-service Welding, presented by DNV Columbus’ Bill Bruce.