Back issues
World Pipelines - November 2010
Read the November issue to: learn about how West Africa is set to help Africa surpass North America as the world’s third largest oil producing region; discover Bredero Shaw’s new end-to-end thermal protection solution for pipelines; understand the importance of pipeline insurance; hear about Mears Group’s HDD success in Florida; and get updates on all the latest pipeline news, including details of the annual IPLOCA award winners.
World Pipelines - October 2010
The October issue begins with a detailed analysis of the Middle East and, in particular, how Iran, Saudi Arabia and Iraq could threaten international energy security. Elsewhere in the issue, Bernard debunks some welding equipment myths, Wood Group discuss handling all that pipeline data your system provides, and Tesmec presents excavating techniques for hard rock.
World Pipelines - September 2010
The September issue of World Pipelines features a special focus on South American pipelines: including a South America regional review; a Brazil-specific business report; and a Brazilian pipeline case study. The issue also looks at repair and rehabilitation of pipelines; subsea engineering; and remote **Also available in this month’s downloadable PDF is the special Brazil issue, which this year is brought to you by World Pipelines and Oilfield Technology. This special supplement is published In Brazilian Portuguese and covers the upstream and pipeline industries in Brazil. Pick up a copy and meet the team at Rio Oil & Gas (13 – 16 September, Rio de Janeiro).**
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.