The Douglas-Westwood onshore pipelines market modelling process is based on actual project data, drawing information from WorldPipe (www.worldpipe.com) and the firm's own in-house research. The report begins with identifying existing pipeline projects, then examines the market drivers and prospects. Expenditure is broken down into the main spend areas of land and RoW, linepipe and fittings, pipeline construction, pump station and equipment, and 'other' (including delivery systems, communications, vehicles, etc.). The report is geared to the needs of the senior executive and assumes no previous reader knowledge of the subject area. It describes pipeline design and how routes are selected, safety considerations, sizing, flow and pressure control, and storage. The choice of pipeline materials is discussed and major pipeline components are reviewed from coatings and fittings to pumps and compressors. Construction techniques and associated issues are explained from stringing, welding and trenching to backfilling, cleaning, sizing, quality control and testing. Operations and maintenance content includes a review of control, integrity, corrosion protection and repairs. Appendices outline significant companies, manufacturers and technology providers in the sector. The World Onshore Pipelines Report 2008-2012 is the latest in an acclaimed and highly-respected series of business studies by Douglas-Westwood. It is available as a PDF or in hardcopy format: for further information or to place an order, email: publications@dw-1.com or call +44 (0)1227 780999. Details can also be downloaded here World Onshore Pipelines Report 2008-2012. Members of the Professional Institute of Pipeline Engineers (see www.pipeinst.org) are entitled to a 10% discount on the report's £5250 purchase price.