Back issues
World Pipelines - August 2010
The August issue includes in-depth technical articles on inline inspection, horizontal directional drilling, welding case studies and corrosion control. The annual Contractors’ Directory showcases key international pipeline contractors and their recent operations, onshore and offshore. We also present an update on pipelaying for the Nord Stream project; and a report on the carbon footprint of the North American pipeline network.
World Pipelines - July 2010
The July issue of World Pipelines begins with a regional report on pipeline construction in the USA, which analyses the factors that are causing growth in the industry - a must-read for pipeline contractors. This month we focus on tracking: S3 ID writes about tracking personnel on-site; and Hunter McDonnell describes the art of the professional pig tracker. Elsewhere in the issue, learn about pipeline bending equipment; the importance of drying pipelines before commissioning; and keeping the right-of-way of the pipeline safe.
World Pipelines - June 2010
This month’s issue takes a detailed look at inline inspection operations for the Langeled pipeline. We also learn about ongoing construction work on the OPAL pipeline, including some project specifics; and about the gas transmission network in India. Elsewhere in the issue, read about the latest developments in pipeline welding, corrosion control and asset management.
World Pipelines - May 2010
The May issue includes a special focus feature on Canada, with a report by Ng Weng Hoong that addresses the situation facing Canada’s oilsands producers. The issue also includes articles on data management, unconventional gas transportation and cleaning pigs. In addition, a keynote article from RSK Group explains how sustainability challenges in the pipeline industry can be met innovatively and efficiently.
World Pipelines - April 2010
The April issue is bursting to the seams with our annual Offshore Review – detailing offshore operations from a host of pipeline companies, eager to discuss their most challenging projects this year and their hopes for OTC 2010 and the coming year. The issue also includes articles on pipelaying, repair and rehabilitation, and coatings for offshore application. A special report from Dr. Hooman Peimani analyses new threats to pipelines.
World Pipelines - March 2010
The March issue features a range of articles on managing flow in pipelines, including topics such as accurate flowmetering; advances in valve actuation; temporary isolation devices; and direct electrical heating for flow assurance. The issue also describes the challenges of fabricating and operating HP/HT pipelines; discusses techniques for automatic welding; and showcases pipeline machinery for trenching, earthwork, pipelaying and handling. A case study from Punj Lloyd describes the company’s largest EPC project in the Middle East, and an article from AKE Group advises about international risk mitigation for valuable pipeline assets.
World Pipelines - February 2010
The February issue considers the importance of regulations and standards in the pipeline industry: with articles on new regulations for non-shielding coatings; regulating composite pipeline repairs; ATEX compliant cleaning tools and accessories; and specifications for internal field joint coatings. The regional report looks at the ways in which the Caspian region is developing its pipeline infrastructure – and in which directions it is sending its energy supplies. In addition, Telvent describes modernising Istanbul’s gas distribution with SCADA, and Clough talks us through upgrading its Java Constructor pipelay vessel.
World Pipelines - January 2010
The first issue of World Pipelines in 2010 features a pipeline pigging review, in which GE PII Pipeline Solutions, T.D. Williamson and Galaxy Brushes each discuss an important aspect of pipeline pigging. A Nord Stream update gives the lowdown on progress for the project, and the regional review focuses on Russia and it’s increasing exports to Asia. Elsewhere in the issue, Gordon Cope looks at how the pipeline precommissioning sector is faring; A.Hak discusses no-dig techniques; and an article from Acoustic Systems describes new leak detection technology.
World Pipelines - December 2009
The December issue features our annual round-up of international pipeline activity: a comprehensive breakdown of progress in the oil and gas pipeline industry in 2009. In addition, a keynote article analyses how the steels industry has fared in the recession; we look at using flare gas for firing compressors; Inline Services and Enduro Pipeline Services discuss pipeline pigging; and Metoc describes the role environment assessment plays in pipeline planning.