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Bahrain event heats up with Saudi Aramco support

With Saudi Aramco officially confirming its support for the upcoming International Conference and Exhibition for Best Practices in Pipeline Operations & Integrity Management by securing the Platinum Elite sponsorship, the event is on track to be another great success.

Silver year for PPIM event proves gold

Celebrating its 25^th year in Houston, the Pipeline Pigging and Integrity Management Conference and Exhibition was a sell-out success, attracting 1,940 attendees and smashing 2012’s record attendance by more than 37 per cent.

Cathodic protection evaluation using ILI

In-line inspection (ILI) tools have evolved dramatically, resulting in an ever-growing list of new tools to assist with pipeline inspection efforts. ILI tools include magnetic-flux leakage, ultrasonic, deformation, integrated mapping unit, transverse-flux inspection (or crack tool), and many more.

Going silver with innovation – Enduro Pipeline Services

At the recent Pipeline Pigging & Integrity Management Conference, Enduro Pipeline Services celebrated 25 years of innovation and service to the global pipeline industry; providing ‘safety first’ pipeline pigging products and in-line inspection services.

A new generation of leak-detection systems for pipelines based on acoustic technology

Leaks in pipelines have always been a concern due to the implied risks and the costs associated. This becomes even more critical with hazardous fluids that pose risk to life and the environment. This article presents the basis of acoustic leak-detection technology and the new systems introduced by Asel-Tech, a leading manufacturer of leak-detection systems since 2003.

Qualification testing for flexible flow lines and risers

The importance of preventing fluid loss and assuring flow is paramount when working in the inherently costly environment associated with offshore production. Flexible flow lines and risers offer an attractive solution that can deliver high reliability while providing potentially significant relief of geometric constraints encountered during installation and operation.

Find out how to fix your pipeline problems in Berlin

Thu, 27 September 2012 An opportunity to learn from top professionals around the world is not to be missed at the upcoming Fixing Pipeline Problems Conference and Exhibition, to be held from 15–18 October 2012 at the Estrel Hotel, Berlin.

Exova invests in new corrosion centre

Thu, 27 September 2012 Exova has invested $US4.9 million to create a new, world-class corrosion centre, based in Dudley, the United Kingdom.

A step-by-step approach to pipeline integrity management

As a testing, inspection and certification company acting in the field of asset integrity management, Bureau Veritas is in contact with many different operators. In the oil and gas market, all operators are preoccupied by the availability and integrity of their assets (structure, pressure vessels, rotating machinery, pipelines). This article explains the importance of implementing an integrity management system using a step-by-step approach.

Bringing Synergi to integrity management

DNV Software is launching the 2012 version of Synergi Pipeline (formerly SilverPipe), the integrity management system for offshore and onshore gas and liquid pipelines.

Pipeline risk assessment: controlling the bias

In the first installment of this column, published in the March 2012 edition of Pipelines International, the concept of pipeline risk assessment essential elements was introduced. This is a list of ingredients that arguably must be included in any pipeline risk assessment. In the June edition, we covered one of these essential elements—the need for measurements. This time, we address another essential element, closely related to the use of measurements—controlling the bias.

Isolation and weld joint testing of pipelines

Equipment that can satisfactorily seal and isolate pipelines is important as this function is a major requirement during any inspection, maintenance, alteration or repair programme. While the primary function is to test welds, it can also be necessary to carry out hot work and the isolation of systems that are no longer required.

Barking up the right tree with an innovative pipeline leak detection method

For the past five years, the Penspen Group, in conjunction with Manchester Jetline and Newcastle University, has been conducting pipeline integrity research that has now resulted in man’s best friend becoming a recognised service in pipeline leak detection.

Developing an effective in-service welding programme

A company-specific standard for in-service welding, along with other documents, such as welding procedure specifications and procedure qualification records, make up an in-service welding programme. The purpose of this article is to bring attention to commonly overlooked or misunderstood in-service welding programme elements.

Get your pipe fix in Berlin

Don’t miss the unparalleled opportunity to expand your pipeline knowledge by attending the Fixing Pipeline Problems Conference and Exhibition, to be held from 15–18 October 2012, at the Estrel Hotel, Berlin, Germany.

From the Editor

Many will be familiar with Emmental cheese: the cheese from Switzerland with holes. Fewer will be familiar with the fact that the ‘Swiss cheese’ model is an instructive way of looking at how accidents and disasters occur, and how they can be prevented.

Practical pigging comes to Rio again

Thu, 2 August 2012 The Rio practical pigging course will be taking place again this year from 27–31 August, providing a wide-ranging overview of all aspects of pigging operations.

Select the right tool for your pipeline inspection job

Thu, 2 August 2012 Given that integrity management is an essential aspect of maintaining any pipeline asset, it is useful to have a single, quick reference guide to all the tools available – a resource which is now being offered from the Pipelines International online shop.

Penspen signs contract with PEMEX

Thu, 19 July 2012 Oil and gas engineering group Penspen has signed a $US1.2 million contract with a range of private and public companies and institutions to develop high level integrity policies and procedures for Mexican state-owned oil and gas company PEMEX.