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A new form of detecting gas leaks in petrochemical plants and pipelines has been announced, as autonomous patrolling robots have been developed to use light and sound sensors to ‘listen to’ gas leaks.
The autonomous robots are fitted with tiny chemical sensors which allow them to listen to the ‘sounds’ produced by gases which in turn, means they are able to…
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A pipeline that runs from Central Virginia to Montvale is to be taken out of service. The line is operated by Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline Company.
According to ABC8 News, when in use the pipeline was 90 miles(144 km) long and delivered gas as well as other fuels to five different terminals that all served costumers in the Roanoke area. The line is set to remain idle however, Colonial…
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A pioneering method of sniffing out leaks in water pipes has been carried out in Queensland.
The original detection method sees trained dogs used to sniff out possible leaks in water pipes. They do so alongside leak detection technology already in use.
The dogs used are working-line springer spaniels, chosen by trainers because they love to hunt. It takes around 8 months of rigorous training to…
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In just over 3 weeks Fluid Handling International will be hosting Krohne’s ‘Rapid and reliable pipeline leak detection’ webinar. As to provide a brief overview of the online conference, we have listed topics that will be discussed by speaker, Daniel Vogt.
- The importance of leak monitoring…
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Reported by Khmer Times, India and Nepal are collaborating on an oil pipeline that will link the cities of Motihari in India and Amlekhgunj in Nepal.
India’s petroleum Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan detailed the pipeline plans whilst visiting the city of Janakpur in Nepal.
“India and Nepal are now working together to build the 69-km oil pipeline from Motihari in India to Amlekhgunj in…
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Reported by Reuters, a $15 billion (€13 billion) export deal has been set after companies residing from both Egypt and Israel purchased a 39% stake in an East Mediterranean Gas (EMG) pipeline.
The EMG stake was valued at $518 million (€446 million) and was purchased by Israel’s Delek Drilling, US-based Noble Energy and Egyptian East Gas Co.
Part of an export deal signed between…
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Reported by local Cypriot news outlet, Cyprus Mail, an agreement has been signed between Egypt and Cyprus for the development and construction of an offshore pipeline.
It was formally signed at the Cypriot presidential palace by Cyprus’ Energy Minister Yiorgos Lakkotrypis and Egypt’s Oil Minister Tarek el Molla.
The Cypriot minister revealed that agreement concerned a pipeline set to…
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Sonatrach announced the El Aricha-Beni gas pipeline project, which will result in an almost 200km pipeline extending from the town El Aricha in Algeria to Beni. The project is estimated to be complete by 2020.
Algeria exported 55bcm of natural gas in 2017.
The announcement detailed that the project is part of a program to develop and strength the supply capacity of Algerian natural gas in the…
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As reported by national news outlet The North West Star, Australian firm New Century outlined that zinc concentrate is now being delivered via the company’s recently developed slurry pipeline for export through the Karumba Port Facility.
The pipeline extends from a mine in Lawn Hill to the company’s port facility on the gulf of Carpentaria.
The commissioning process, according to New…
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In a press release, Norwegian energy firm Equinor detailed supplier Saipem’s construction of the country’s largest pipeline.
The 36-inch pipe extends 283km from the Mongstad oil terminal outside Bergen to the Johan Sverdrup oil field in the North Sea.
According to the press release, the pipelaying operation began in late April this year. It was outlined that the operation had been…
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A significant increase in US natural gas exports to Mexico is being capped by a slower-than-expected build out of pipelines in Mexico, according to Reuters. The news service reports that the increases in US natural gas in Mexico are far below available capacity at the border.
The latest rise in natural gas exports from the US to Mexico is apparently driven by demand from Mexico’s power…
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Colorado Springs based Applied Flow Technology (AFT) has announced the release of AFT Arrow 7, a new addition to its growing range of simulation tools.
AFT Arrow is a fluid dynamic simulation tool used to calculate pressure drop and flow distribution in gas piping and ducting systems. It can, according to AFT, be used for modelling, simulation and analysis.
Founded in 1993, AFT focuses on…
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Kinder Morgan (KM) has announced plans to build a $2 billion (€1.7 billion) natural gas pipeline, co-publishing a letter of intent with EagleClaw Midstream Ventures, Blackstone Energy Partners and Apache Corporation.
As part of the Permian Highway Pipeline project, the proposed route will start at Permian Basin and carry natural gas to growing markets along the Texas Gulf Coast. An estimated…
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MPR News reports that Minnesota state regulators will meet again on Tuesday morning to debate the potential installation of a new oil pipeline, a topic which has drawn much ire from state officials and civilians alike.
The proposal for a new pipeline has been submitted by Enbridge Energy, which seeks to replace its Line 3 route with a different pipeline altogether. Enbridge argues that the…
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Mechanical stress on plastic piping systems is a cause of premature leaks. Conventional pipe clamp products can create unintended fixed points throughout piping systems that permanently lock in stress. GF Piping Systems (GF) has introduced a new pipe guide and valve support system specifically designed to eliminate stress transfer to plastic pipe caused by normal thermal expansion and…
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30 April Statoil announced that installation of Norway’s largest pipeline to the Johan Sverdrup field has begun. Operations started outside Mongstad in the south west of the country on board Saipem’s Castorone pipe laying vessel.
The 36 inch pipeline will extend more than 280km to the Johan Sverdrup field once installed. It is being pulled through a pre-drilled hole at the bottom of…
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Nexans Norway will supply static and dynamic umbilicals and accessories for a deep-water oil and gas production development in the United States. The project is part of a five-year frame agreement between BP and Nexans for the worldwide supply of umbilical and direct electrical heating (DEH) cables.
Nexans will supply its umbilicals for the second stage development of BP’s Mad Dog offshore…
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Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) announced 24 April that it has decided to close its offshore pipe laying business with immediate effect. This follows a review by the company of its position in the ‘highly competitive pipe lay market’, which it says continues to suffer from overcapacity.
350 jobs will go with the along with the business.
This move follows an October 2017 announcement…
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