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Pipelines
The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has approved a route for a new natural gas pipeline, to be built by Duke Energy, that will deliver clean natural gas to homes and businesses in southwest Ohio, US.
The approval decision follows a thorough review of Duke Energy’s application, as well as evidentiary and public hearings about the 14-mile natural gas pipeline.
The OPSB concluded that the…
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Pumps
Sulzer has expanded its global network of service centres with the opening of a new facility in Balikpapan, Indonesia.
The new centre is in a prime location to serve customers in the oil and gas, mining, power and general industries. It offers a comprehensive range of services for electric motors, compressors, pumps and steam turbines.
At the opening of the new centre, Agus Susena, head of…
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Pipelines
A new pipeline technology that is hoped to revolutionise performance and safety in industries around the world is to be showcased for the first time.
The development of the FSWBot – the Friction Stir Welding Robotic Crawler – for internal repair and refurbishment of pipelines, is expected to transform the way that industries such as oil and gas deal with pipeline issues.
Led by Cumbria,…
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Pumps
Centrifugal pumps manufacturer Amarinth has secured an order from Karachaganak Petroleum Operating (KPO) in Kazakhstan for bespoke vertical pumps.
The order, which has been awarded through KPO’s agent Industrial Systems Group (ISG), is for two 3m vertical pumps to replace existing Girdlestone pumps.
Having identified the need in the Caspian region for its products and making significant…
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Pipelines
Terra Drone subsidiary Terra Drone Indonesia has recently carried out a demonstration to showcase the advantages of using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to monitor pipelines.
The demonstration, which was for Indonesian oil and gas group Medco Energi, was completed in November in Purwakarta, West Java, using the Terra Bramor C4EYE UAS manufactured by Terra Drone group company…
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Pipelines
Research and development organisation Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed a new superhydrophobic coating to prevent offshore drilling pipes from becoming clogged.
The coating, which is called LotusFlo™, was recently recognised by R&D Magazine as one of the 100 most significant innovations of 2019, along with the unique process developed to apply the coating to…
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Pipelines
NOV Flexibles has signed a contract with Ocean Installer for the supply of flexible pipes and ancillaries for the redevelopment of the Vår Energi-operated Balder field on the Norwegian continental shelf.
The contract covers over 90km of flexible pipe systems, including 10 dynamic risers, five midwater arches and other riser accessories. The project will be delivered between 2020 and 2022,…
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Pipelines
UK-based oil and gas producer Energean has submitted applications to import and supply natural gas to Cyprus, commencing in 2021.
The submission of these applications to the Republic of Cyprus follows the Karish to Cyprus Preliminary Pipeline Development Plan, which has already been presented to the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority.
According to the development plan, natural gas will be…
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Other
US-based technology company United Electric Controls has demonstrated wireless gas detection solutions for the power industry, including new ammonia and hydrocarbons sensor head options for its Vanguard WirelessHART gas detector.
Wireless gas detection has the ability to reduce compliance costs and improve safety by eliminating the need for wiring and terminations, which in turn reduces…
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Pipelines
Eddyfi Technologies has recently launched an improved Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) inspection system, which builds on a decade of field experience with the company’s Silverwing Pipescan to elevate the technology to a new level for rapid screening of corrosion in ferrous pipes and surfaces.
The new Pipescan HD™ solution offers high resolution, combined with encoded scanning and intuitive…
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Pipelines
Crescent Point Energy has agreed to sell certain gas infrastructure assets in Saskatchewan, Canada to Steel Reef Infrastructure for a total of $500 million (€452 million).
"Through the sale of these gas infrastructure assets, we will unlock value for our shareholders and further strengthen our financial position,” said Craig Bryksa, president and CEO of Crescent Point. “We have now…
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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 give the Department of…
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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 performance and enable…
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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 to explore various aspects…
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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 Federal Energy Regulatory…
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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 and upgrades for…
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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 in December 2018, which…
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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 a…
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