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PII Technology to provide pipeline security in Australia

Wed, 28 July 2010 PII Pipeline Solutions has been selected to help improve the long-term security of the 1,400 km Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP) and the 2,029 km Moomba to Sydney Gas Pipeline in Australia.

Telvent to monitor PetroChina pipeline extensions

Tue, 27 July 2010 PetroChina has contracted Telvent to supply monitoring and control systems to extend its expanding pipeline network.

Hungary and Croatia sign gas pipeline agreement

Tue, 27 July 2010 Hungary and Croatia have signed a partnership agreement on the construction, operation, maintenance and reconstruction of a cross-border gas pipeline to link the gas networks of the two countries.

Iran inaugurates Phase I of IP Pipeline

Tue, 27 July 2010 The first phase of the $US3.2 billion Iran – Pakistan (IP) Pipeline project has become operational, local media sources have reported.

Environmental considerstions delay Mozambique – South Africa pipeline

Tue, 27 July 2010 Environmental concerns have delayed construction on the Mozambique – South Africa Pipeline according to the construction company Petroline.

Williams moves forward with proposed pipelines

Tue, 27 July 2010 Williams Partners is holding non-binding open seasons for two of its proposed gas pipelines and has received regulatory approval to construct and operate a new gas pipeline in the USA.

Higher ethanol blends needed to make US pipeline viable: US Energy Department

Tue, 20 July 2010 The United States Energy Department has released a report requested by Congress, outlining the economic feasibility of a hypothetical ethanol pipeline.

Malawi invests in its first oil pipeline

Tue, 20 July 2010 The Malawi Government will invest approximately $US6.5 million for preliminary construction work on the country’s first oil pipeline, according to local news sources.

Proposed ethane pipeline secures supply demand

Tue, 20 July 2010 NOVA Chemicals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hess Corporation and Mistral Energy to purchase and transport ethane produced at Hess’ Tioga Gas Plant in North Dakota, USA, via a proposed 700 km pipeline to Alberta, Canada.

Heereema Marine to expand vessel fleet

Tue, 20 July 2010 Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) has signed a letter of intent with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Company Korea (DSME) to build a new deep water construction vessel.

PipeLine industry heavyweight celebrates 5 years of service

Tue, 20 July 2010 PipeLine Machinery International (PLM) has celebrated its 5^th anniversary supplying the pipeline construction industry with Caterpillar machinery.

Wellstream wins flexible pipe contracts

Tue, 20 July 2010 Statoil ASA has awarded pipe manufacturing company Wellstream contracts for the Snorre development, located offshore Norway, as part of a three-year framework agreement for the design and manufacture of flexible pipe products.

Foster Wheeler wins PMC contract for Iraqi oil expansion project

Tue, 20 July 2010 Iraq’s South Oil Company (SOC) has awarded Foster Wheeler a project management consultancy (PMC) services contract for the Iraq Crude Oil Export Expansion Project, located onshore in southern Iraq and offshore in Iraqi waters.

CNPC kicks off pipeline construction in Xinjiang

Tue, 20 July 2010 China National Petroleum Company (CNPC) has commenced construction on a 244.8 km section of the South Xinjiang natural gas pipeline project, extending from Kashi to Zepu, West China.

Irish pipeline route survey set to commence

Tue, 20 July 2010 PSE Kinsale Energy is set to carry out a pipeline route survey off the south coast of Ireland as part of its Gas Storage Project.

New pipelines to support Canada’s heavy oil industry approved

Fri, 16 July 2010 Pembina Pipeline Corporation has received approval from the Energy Resources Conservation Board to construct and operate two pipeline projects that will support Northern Alberta's heavy oil industry in Canada.

Ruby Pipeline gets right-of-way

Wed, 14 July 2010 El Paso Corporation has received a United States Bureau of Land Management right-of-way grant for its 1,094 km Ruby Pipeline.

India prepares to discuss Iran – Pakistan Pipeline

Tue, 13 July 2010 After suspending talks for more than two years, the Indian government is planning to hold a bilateral meeting in Tehran to discuss the Iran – Pakistan (IP) Pipeline.

Inpex plans pipeline extension in Japan

Tue, 13 July 2010 Inpex Corporation will extend the Shin Tokyo Natural Gas Pipeline by 19 km, bringing the total length of the pipeline to 213 km.

Utah – Nevada Pipeline enters construction phase

Tue, 13 July 2010 Construction works on the 653 km Utah – Nevada (UNEV) Pipeline , located in USA, are set to commence immediately following receipt of final regulatory approvals.

Marc I Hub Pipeline project moves ahead

Tue, 13 July 2010 Inergy subsidiary Central New York Oil And Gas Company is set to file regulatory applications for its 69 km MARC I Hub Line Project after it executed binding precedent agreements with shippers for gas transportation on the proposed pipeline in Pennsylvania, USA.