Jan 31, 2020
GPI ultrasonic flowmeters help save water costs at University of Tennessee
Oil and Gas News
Jan 31, 2020
Pipelines
In 2019, Nord Stream transported 58.5 billion cubic metres (bcm) of natural gas to consumers in Europe through the Nord Stream pipeline.
Due to uninterrupted operation throughout the year, the pipeline operated at a similar capacity to that of 2018. By the end of last year, a total volume of 322.5 bcm of gas had been transported through the Nord Stream pipeline since... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Jan 30, 2020
Pipelines
Edge Gathering Virtual Pipelines 2 (Edge LNG) has been selected by a large oil and gas producer to capture and liquefy gas from its stranded wells in Tioga County, New York State in the Marcellus basin.
The producer expects to reap economic benefits through engaging Edge LNG’s services on assets unreachable by pipeline. Initial operation is ongoing and is set to continue... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Jan 30, 2020
Pipelines
The Intelligent Pipeline Integrity Program (iPIPE) has welcomed two new participating members in January 2020: Energy Transfer and TC Energy.
iPIPE is an industry-led partnership that focuses on advancing new technologies to prevent and detect pipeline leaks.
By joining iPIPE, Energy Transfer and TC Energy will actively participate in technology development efforts... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Jan 29, 2020
Pipelines
Minnesota, US-based oil and gas industry contractor United Piping celebrated the end of 2019 with a record 2.5 million hours worked without a lost-time injury.
According to the company, employees from sites and offices across 14 US states were instrumental in achieving this milestone through their commitment to safety and quality.
"We’re incredibly proud of our... [Read More]
Other News
Jan 29, 2020
Swedish company Alfa Laval, which specialises in solutions to heat, cool, separate and transport products such as oil, water and chemicals, has joined the Getting to Zero Coalition in a commitment to achieving net-zero emission vessels by 2030.
The goal is key to decarbonising the global shipping industry and reaching the International Maritime Organization target of... [Read More]
Chemical/Petrochemcial News
Jan 28, 2020
Pumps
Aberdeen, UK-based integrated service provider Integrity XL is eyeing business expansion after the company invested £1 million (€1.2 million) in the purchase of two liquid nitrogen pumps.
The pumps, which were procured from Prior Diesel, will be used in shutdown and maintenance services offered by Integrity XL, and will be used to purge and pressure test pipework... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Jan 28, 2020
Pipelines
Russian energy giant Gazprom has supplied its first billion cubic metres of gas via the TurkStream gas pipeline.
Of the volume, around 54% was sent to the Turkish gas market, with the remaining 46% being delivered to the border region between Turkey and Bulgaria.
TurkStream is an export gas pipeline connecting Russia to Turkey across the Black Sea. It currently has... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Jan 27, 2020
Pipelines
US safety drone consultancy Skyfire Consulting has teamed up with Doosan Mobility Innovations to launch a long-range pipeline-inspection project with an unnamed major US pipeline operator.
The partnership will use the DS30 hydrogen fuel cell-powered aircraft from Doosan Mobility, a subsidiary of South Korea’s Doosan Group. Skyfire’s pilots, with engineering and... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Jan 27, 2020
Pipelines
Gaz-System has announced the completion of the Zdzieszowice – Kędzierzyn-Koźle gas pipeline, the first of a number of strategic pipelines in the company’s branch in Świerklany, in southern Poland.
The recently completed gas pipeline is an important connection for other lines currently under construction, including Zdzieszowice – Wrocław and Tworóg – Kędzierzyn-Koźle... [Read More]
Product News
Jan 24, 2020
A new temperature transducer/switch from GEMÜ enables precise temperature monitoring in systems and piping across a broad measurement range.
The GEMÜ 3240 temperature transducer/switch features high-quality measuring cells that are able to withstand media temperatures of between -40 °C and +150 °C and operating pressures of up to 160 bar, while maintaining an accuracy... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Jan 24, 2020
Pumps
Centrifugal pump manufacturer Amarinth has secured two new pump orders from Yinson Offshore Production and the Fatima Fertilizer Company.
The order from Yinson includes four stainless steel horizontal pumps, which will be installed on a condensate unit in a hazardous zone onboard a floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel.
The FPSO will be located... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jan 23, 2020
Pumps
A new digital tool developed by BHR Group is being used by water utilities to analyse their sludge pumping systems and reduce costs.
The software, known as SLOT 2.0, is able to calculate sludge flow properties and behaviours, as well as frictional pipe pressure losses and system curves. It can also identify the most effective pumps to use on any system, selecting the... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Jan 22, 2020
Other
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Justice Department and the state of Colorado have announced a settlement with K. P. Kauffman Company (KPK), which resolves alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act and Colorado’s air quality regulations.
The settlement required KPK to put in place pollution control measures at 67 well production facilities,... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jan 22, 2020
Pipelines
Satellite data analytics proveder Rezatec has partnered with MeterSYS, a smart cities solutions provider in the water market, to provide utilities with advanced, high-tech solutions across the US.
The solutions will include Rezatec’s pipeline risk assessment tool, which combines satellite data with machine learning techniques to produce likelihood and consequence... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Jan 21, 2020
Other
Oil and gas companies are facing a critical challenge as the world increasingly shifts towards clean energy transitions. Fossil fuels drive the companies’ near-term returns, but failure to address growing calls to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions could threaten their long-term social acceptability and profitability.
The oil and gas industry now needs to make... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jan 21, 2020
Pipelines
A review of UK Water Industry Research’s (UKWIR) National Failure Database (NFD) for pipe assets is being carried out by Servelec Technologies.
The work will examine the business case for continuing development and support of the NFD, which benchmarks failure rates for water distribution mains and sewers in the UK and Ireland.
Data relating to characteristics such... [Read More]
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