Pigging and inspection news
Atmos International makes three Best Companies lists
The pipeline technology company has been recognised as one of the ‘Top 50 Technology Companies’, ‘Top 75 North West Companies’ and ‘Top 75 Best Mid-Sized Companies’ to work for in the UK.
PHMSA: Pipeline Safety Research Programme
Programme to advance computed tomography for the development of reference standards for pipeline anomaly detection and characterisation.
Yokogawa to release equipment/quality predictive detection tool
Yokogawa announces that it will release the equipment/quality predictive detection tool for SMARTDAC+ paperless recorders and data loggers.
Energising ROV capabilities
Mark Wood, Technical Sales Manager, ROVOP, explores how to optimise the use of ROVs for deepwater pipelay operations.
Key appointment reflects Fulkrum’s expansion strategy in the US
Fulkrum has appointed Julie Garner as the new Coordination Manager of the Houston branch to lead regional projects and support clients in the US.
New safety research announcement released
PHMSA is soliciting research proposals based on research gaps identified during the PHMSA Research Forum.
The US announces it will require valves on new pipelines to prevent disasters
Jeffrey Jones, SkyX, argues that the new ruling does not tackle the problem head on.
Surface elements
Stephen Petit, on behalf of Zetec, details how the latest NDT technologies deliver more accurate pipeline inspections without requiring the removal of coatings.
Rovco to invest in SMD’s new EV Workclass ROV system
SMD and Rovco have signed a letter of intent for next generation EV Work Class ROV (WROV) technology.
Baker Hughes acquires Qi2 Elements
Baker Hughes has announced the acquisition of Qi2 Elements, a designer and manufacturer of advanced robotic sensor systems.