UK pipeline news
Threat of nation-state attacks is growing
The energy sector is at risk of cyber-attacks from a variety of different threat actors, each with its own motivations and methods, says Matt Watson, CovertSwarm.
STATS’s manufacturing credentials highlighted at Scottish Engineering Awards
Aberdeenshire company, which recently celebrated 25 years in business, receives Scottish Engineering – Manufacturing Excellence Award 2023.
Searchlight Cyber alerts energy sector to dark web threats
New threat intelligence report shows how cybercriminals routinely target energy companies on dark web forums.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe: "I fear for the future of the North Sea"
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has told his Forties Pipeline System business that the government’s 75% windfall tax on oil and gas producers in the North Sea will lead to a collapse in investment in the basin.
Wood and SGN accelerate UK hydrogen plans
Wood works with gas distribution company to accelerate plans for key hydrogen transmission infrastructure in Scotland and southern England.
Lasting connections
As field joint coating workscopes become more technically challenging, with larger diameter pipe and deeper water, companies must adapt, says Paul McShane, CRC Evans.
LIBERTY becomes first UK producer of hydrogen pipeline material
LIBERTY Pipes Hartlepool successfully passes trials to become first UK producer of pipelines for safe transportation and storage of hydrogen.
ROSEN conducts research project for National Gas
ROSEN Group and National Gas start work on research project to find ways to mitigate potential for embrittlement of pipeline steel in hydrogen service.
Landowners present biggest risk to UK’s pipelines
Linewatch reports 316 incidents of workers digging too close to high-pressure pipes without owner permission in 2022.
Major contract win in East Coast Hydrogen Pipeline project
Leading infrastructure consultancy wins contract to provide land services and initial consultation for construction of major hydrogen cluster scheme in the UK.