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Analysing Alberta HDD

Pipelines International — March 2010 Pembina Pipelines completed the construction of a pipeline project to supply oil pipeline services to one of the new oil sands mines in northern Alberta, western Canada, in 2008. Near the middle a horizontal directional drill was required due to access, environmental and land constraints encountered.

Protecting pipelines in mountain areas

Pipelines International — December 2009 Steel transmission pipelines going through mountain areas often face significant risks during their construction and service life. One of the biggest challenges is to protect the pipe and its external coatings against mechanical damage from impact and penetration.

Assessing the environmental impacts of pipelines

Pipelines International — September 2009 Pipeline development inevitably results in economic, social and environmental change, both positive and negative. It is the responsibility of the pipeline promoters, construction contractors and government to manage such developments in a manner that ensures minimal negative impact and maximum sustainability.

Modelling tools aid in Arctic pipeline design

Pipelines International — September 2009 The Arctic oil and gas market has garnered much renewed attention as of late, and the team at J P Kenny is developing tools to help ensure pipeline designs for future Arctic developments are as safe and economical as possible.

Continuous integrity monitoring for pipelines

Pipelines International — September 2009 Real-time availability of comprehensive pipeline integrity information aids pipeline operators in making the right executive decisions based on actual pipeline operational and structural conditions, instead of relying on assumptions.

TGS set to expand

Pipelines International — September 2009 Since the privatisation of the state-owned Gas del Estado transformed the Argentine energy sector in 1992, Transportadora de Gas del Sur has proven to be a major player in domestic and international gas markets.

Pipeline past and present with Petrobras

Pipelines International — September 2009 Brazilian oil and gas company Petrobras has been constructing and operating pipelines across South America since 1953. Here, the company explains its current and future plans for the Brazilian pipeline industry.