Nov 18, 2019
UK Environment Agency helps to reduce water levels in flood-hit South Yorkshire
Oil and Gas News
Nov 18, 2019
Pipelines
New federal pipeline safety legislation recently introduced in the US is expected to bring about considerable environmental and public safety benefits for American citizens.
The Safe, Accountable, Fair and Environmentally Responsible (SAFER) Pipelines Act of 2019 – bill HR 5120 – was authored by Representatives Peter DeFazio and Frank Pallone. It is expected to... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 15, 2019
Pipelines
Irish Water has received the go-ahead for its Greater Dublin Drainage (GDD) project in North Dublin, in the form of planning permission from An Bord Pleanála.
Anticipated population growth and increased commercial activity means that the volume of wastewater generated in the greater Dublin area will increase by more than 50% in the next 30 years.
The provision of... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 15, 2019
Flowmeters
Emerson has launched a new service that leverages cloud-based technologies to remotely monitor the performance of flowmeters at the wellhead, helping oil and gas producers optimise production while reducing costs and enhancing safety.
The Roxar 2600 Multiphase Flow Meter Performance Monitoring service provides operators with actionable recommendations to optimise meter... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 14, 2019
Pipelines
IGI Poseidon, a 50/50 joint venture between DEPA and Edison, has agreed to cooperate with Israel Natural Gas Lines (INGL) on the EastMed pipeline project.
The two companies will work on the joint development of the pipeline, which aims to transport gas resources from the Eastern Mediterranean to Europe. They will also form a joint working group and steering committee... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 14, 2019
Pipelines
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) together with the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) has warned pipeline industry leaders of the physical and cyber threats to US energy infrastructure.
On 6 November, FBI Houston’s Special Agency in Charge (SAC) Perrye Turner welcomed representatives from the NCSC, the US Department of Energy (DOE), the... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 14, 2019
Valves
Earlier this year, Dover Precision Instruments’ subsidiary Cook Compression celebrated the opening of its satellite service facility in Sicily, Italy to support to reconditioning of compressor valves for ISAB, part of Lukoil Oil, as well as other refineries in the region.
ISAB has now awarded Cook Compression a multi-year contract to provide technical support, reconditioning... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 13, 2019
Pipelines
Advanced materials and specialty chemicals company Solvay has partnered with Baker Hughes to advance the use of thermoplastic composite materials in offshore flexible pipes and risers for the oil and gas industry.
Thermoplastic composites enable the adoption of flexible risers for ultra-deep waters, while requiring lower total expenditure than conventional technologies.
“It’s... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 13, 2019
Pipelines
The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has recently signed a letter of interest to finance a natural gas pipeline in southern Mexico.
The agreement for the pipeline, which will be developed by Rassini S.A.B de C.V., was signed by DFC CEO Adam Boehler during a recent visit to Mexico. The announcement follows a joint declaration by the US and Mexico... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 13, 2019
Pipelines
Aberdeen, UK-based STATS Group has signed an exclusive partnership with Safari Oil and Gas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), under which its patented range of pipeline isolation and intervention technologies will be promoted.
The agreement follows the completion of a successful isolation workscope, which was carried out on behalf of Saudi Aramaco and which used... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 12, 2019
Other
Oil and gas companies are analysing operational data using virtual reality (VR) to enhance their decision-making capabilities, according to data and analytics company GlobalData.
The ‘Virtual Reality in Oil & Gas’ report explores the different ways in which oil and gas companies are deploying VR technology to fast-track the process of hydrocarbon discovery,... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 12, 2019
Pipelines
Private equity firm Antin Infrastructure Partners has agreed to sell Kellas Midstream to Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC and BlackRock’s Global Energy and Power Infrastructure Funds (GEPIF).
UK pipeline company Kellas Midstream owns and operates key gas infrastructure in the UK central and southern North Sea.
The company’s assets include: the Central... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 12, 2019
Flowmeters
Weatherford has launched its new product ForeSite® Flow at ADIPEC 2019, the first ever flow measurement solution driven by production 4.0 intelligence.
ForeSite Flow is a full-range, non-nuclear multiphase flowmeter paired with Weatherford ForeSite intelligence. The technology provides precise flow measurements for any fluid mixture without separation.
By removing... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 11, 2019
Other
UK-based corrosion management company CorrosionRADAR has secured an investment worth £1 million (€1.16 million) to develop its technology and expand into the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors.
The company, which supplies the long range Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) monitoring technology, has secured investment from the MEIF Proof of Concept & Early Stage... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 11, 2019
Pipelines
TC Energy Corporation has announced that the Keystone pipeline in North Dakota has returned to service, following the approval of its repair and restart plan by the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
As part of the restart plan, TC Energy will operate the pipeline at a reduced pressure with a gradual increase in the volume of crude oil... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 11, 2019
Pipelines
Energy infrastructure provider Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) has been awarded a significant new project in Western Australia by Woodside.
The contract is for the pipeline component of Woodside’s Pluto-North West Shelf (NWS) Interconnector. A 30-inch diameter pipeline will travel 3.2km, connecting the Woodside-operated Pluto LNG Plant to the NWS Project’s... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Nov 8, 2019
Pipelines
Oil and gas exploration and production company Noble Energy has completed its acquisition of a 39% interest in the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Company (EMG), which owns the EMG Pipeline.
The pipeline will transport natural gas into Egypt under the company’s gas supply agreements with Dolphinus Holdings. The investment totalled $185 million (€167.5 million), with Noble... [Read More]
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