Africa needs US$375 billion to develop natural gas sector, says Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
With 17 high impact wells completed in 2025, Africa will need significant investment to support natural gas demand in the near-medium term.
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Pipeline repair that delivers under pressure
Robert J. Smyth, P. Eng., and Harold Lee, C.E.T., Technical Support Manager, T.D. Williamson, discuss a pipeline repair solution that offers quick deployment, safe installation, and reliable performance.
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Uniper will launch the sale of its 20% stake in gas pipeline OPAL
Uniper will launch the sale of its 20% stake in the regulated OPAL gas pipeline, in accordance with the European Commission’s state aid approval decision of 20th December 2022.
Syria, Iraq planning to revive Kirkuk–Baniyas oil pipeline
The project is part of efforts to strengthen bilateral oil cooperation and reportedly has US support.
Cracking the code
Brian Kerrigan, Frontline Integrity, UK, explores how stress corrosion cracking (SCC) is being managed more effectively, specifically through the use of data-driven technology to transform crack management.
T.D. Williamson expands commitment to Australia, integrates Pro Pipe Services to enhance pipeline solutions
This move strengthens TDW’s ability to deliver advanced hot tapping and isolation solutions to pipeline operators throughout the region.
New research reveals major gaps in disclosure of decommissioning liabilities for oil and gas infrastructure
Oil and gas companies in the UK, Canada and Australia are failing to fully disclose the costs of decommissioning their fossil-fuel-related infrastructure, leaving investors with incomplete and non-comparable information.
Dräger secures major North Sea gas detection and monitoring contract
The deal marks the fourth large-scale multi-gas monitor changeout delivered by Dräger for same client.