Special reports

Dr. Hooman Peimani assesses the impact of the global decrease in energy demand on China’s midstream sector.

Tom Sanzillo and Suzanne Mattei, IEEFA, discuss the calling off of three major North American pipeline projects, and whether there is more on the horizon.

Christoph Ludescher, LCS Cable Cranes, Austria, describes the technical capabilities of the cable crane system for use in pipelaying in inaccessible areas.

Upcoming topic: Perspectives of Operators and Experts during the COVID-19 Times.

Denka Wangdi at Emerson’s machine automation solutions business, USA, examines how edge controllers can help pipeline operators modernise and improve their systems by adding new capabilities.

Matteo Dondeo, Euro Pipeline Equipment S.p.A., Italy, discusses the key features of equipment used for a challenging pipelaying operation in the deserts of Kuwait.

David Britch, Pipeline Induction Heat, UK, describes the growth and adaptability of field joint coating equipment and technology, to succeed in a multitude of locations and applications.

Frank Tudor, Jemena, Australia, addresses the challenges of developing gas pipeline infrastructure across vast distances, difficult terrains and climates, such as in Australia.

Dr. Hooman Peimani considers the current midstream market in Russia and its struggle, along with the international economy, in the face of falling oil and gas prices and a global pandemic.

The World Pipelines June issue and the World Pipelines Extreme supplement are now available online. Both issues are packed with exclusive case studies, technical articles, and more.

John Bollinger, Farwest Corrosion Control, USA, explores the benefits of switch-mode power supply developments for cathodic protection solutions.

The EIA forecasts US crude oil production to fall in 2020 and 2021 as efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 continue to affect demand and prices.

Adam Reale, Alex Knittel, and Grant Cooper, MISTRAS Group, USA, outline an integrated approach to data management for pipeline integrity in an industry that is rapidly advancing.

The May issue includes a regional report on Canada’s oil and gas industry, as well as an array of technical articles focused on inspection, offshore operations, corrosion control, pre-commissioning and more.

API has released its 2019 Annual Report on Pipeline Safety Management Systems.