Pigging and inspection news

Jeremy Silber, Eric Yang, Christopher Lepore and Yash Yadav, Delta Energy Group, USA, compare pipeline leak detection technologies and the challenges and misconception of fibre optic leak detection.

AMETEK, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Virtek Vision International, a provider of advanced laser-based projection and inspection systems.

Fulkrum’s Asset Integrity Management (AIM) services help organisations ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of their physical assets.

NDT Global has announced it is collaborating with Aramco to launch the industry's largest 56 in. ultrasonic inline inspection tool for enhanced pipeline safety

Trans Mountain has entered into an agreement with Hifi Engineering to deploy fibre optic network for monitoring and leak detection on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

Louise O’Sullivan, Managing Director of Penspen THEIA, explains why Mega Rule is not as onerous as it might appear and should instead be seen as an opportunity to improve the efficiency of pipeline integrity management.

Norman Stapelberg, Silveray, makes the case for how flexible digital X-ray technology is set to transform pipeline inspection.

The new pipeline blockage and leakage detection product uses acoustic reflectometry technology to detect blockages, obstructions or leaks.

Richard Williamson buys Tulsa facility built by pipeline industry pioneer, grandfather Truman D. Williamson Sr.

Dave Forster, Propipe, UK, describes taking an open approach to developing new pipeline pig designs and types.