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Announces that the Transportation Safety Board of Canada report, released in October 1994, says that chances of more ruptures could be reduced in the line pressure were dropped, with a corresponding decline in through-put. January 17 1991 explosion; What happened with the pipelines up unto the 1960's; How the three ruptures under investigation are TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TCPL) first experience with stress corrosion cracking (SCC).

The article reports that the Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement Plan and Associated Cost Recovery Mechanism (STRIDE) of Washington Gas Light Co. was approved by the Public Service Commission of Maryland (MDPSC). It states that the program would allow gas companies to recover pipeline replacement costs between traditional base rate cases. It also mentions that the program would provide funding for gas pipeline upgrades through a small surcharge, approved by the MDPSC.

An interview with Lonnie Roy, vice-president/engineer of Broadbent and Associates, is presented. He describes their business as composed mostly of scientists who do on-site repairs on gas leaks and handling of industrial chemicals. He mentions the consulting services his company provide for the state of Nevada where they checked wastewater plants for compliance or do trouble shooting of environmental clean-up. He cites their diversification in other states to survive the economic crisis.

The article discusses several important issues to consider when removing rust, corrosion, and other accumulated materials from bores in-house and mentions topics such as NACE International, gas and air compressors, and Sheinberg Tool Co.

The article offers information on the replacement of a section of natural-gas pipeline by Columbia Gas in Massachusetts, discussing the issues in restoring full gas services to several towns that were affected by gas explosions, and the views of Joe Albanese, chief recovery officer of the state.

The article focuses on the officials working on a 60-day schedule to replace the natural gas pipelines after a gas explosion caused damage to the system.

The article reports on the agreement signed by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to support the plan of Peoples Gas to spend 900 million dollars over three years to replace antique gas pipelines under the streets in Chicago. Issues and concerns tackled are affordability of heating bills for residents, hardship that the gas-main budget could create for some ratepayers, safety risks involved and the prospect of households shivering through the winter when rate increases.

An interview with Tomasz Olma, director of T.D. Williamson Polska, services provider for hot tapping equipment, is presented. Topics discussed include development of technical procedure by T.D. Williamson to maintain and repair natural gas and oil pipelines, popularity of the T.D. Williamson method in Poland, and the biggest achievement of the company in last 20 years.

The article reports on the intention of Desert NDT LLC to make more acquisitions in 2013. According to chief executive officer (CEO) Larry Ames, the company will target rivals operating near natural gas resources in the U.S. The company offers services such as non-destructive testing, oil and gas pipeline system evaluation and modifications or repairs.

The article reports on the business partnership between technology providers Fluid Research Ltd (FRL) and Steve Vick International (SVI) in the refinement of the "Foam Bag" system developed by SVI for the maintenance and repair of gas lines. Topics discussed include a description of the SVI "Foam Bag" system and a brief description of the FRL portable foam mixing machine used by SVI.

The article reports on the move by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to approve in late October 2012 the plan by New Jersey Natural Gas to replace 276 miles of cast iron and unprotected steel main lines worth 130 million dollars in 2013-2016.

The article reports on a mixture of natural gas condensate, compressor oil, turbine oil and liquid concrete that spilled onto land and washed into the Paedegat Basin in Brooklyn, New York on September 27, 2012. Roughly 1,100 gallons of the mixture spilled and firefighters flushed the mixture into storm drains. The spill occurred while National Grid was cementing in two idle natural gas lines.

The article reports on the People's Gas Accelerated Main Replacement Program (AMRP), a long-term gas mains replacement project by Peoples Gas and contractor, Michels Corp. It states that the project will replace the remaining cast iron natural gas mains in the Bronzeville neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois with polyethylene pipes by 2030. According to Peoples Gas president Will Evans, the improvements will guarantee the natural gas delivery systems' reliability and long-term safety.

The article discusses the importance of preservice inspection and testing for pipeline networks in the oil and gas industry. It makes reference to a case of natural gas pipeline leak in China in 2010 to highlight the significance of internal pressure testing in discovering pipeline defects. Details of the procedures done to determine the cause of the pipeline cracks using microfractography samples from specimens of the origin of cracks.

The article presents a study on dry gas internal corrosion direct assessment (DG-ICDA) as an effective method to evaluate pipe networks for internal corrosion. DG-ICDA identifies pipeline areas where fluids may reside then examines where internal corrosion is most likely to exist in order to prevent defects from growing and threatening the structural integrity of the pipeline segments. Details of the study are presented.

The article offers information on the Oil Pipeline Co. (OPC) of Iraq's Ministry of Oil. Extinguishing fires, cleaning up the mess, and repairing the pipelines are the bulk of work that are carried out by OPC repair crews. For five years until May 2008, OPC successfully repaired 767 hits on 7,200 km of pipeline. Explosions are said to be the most difficult to repair, typically requiring replacement of one or several joints and several days' work.

The article discusses maintenance issues regarding the U.S. natural gas pipeline system. According to the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), over two-thirds of the country's distribution pipelines are more than 40 years old. Leaks resulting from corrosion, vibrations, shifting soil, excavation and other factors have become a critical concern, not only because of safety issues, but also because of environmental risks and maintenance, repair and clean-up costs.

The article presents the second of a two-part series focusing on effective mitigation and management of black powder. The physical and mechanical properties of the regenerative substance and its proper management and removal are discussed. Hardness measurement techniques demonstrate comparable hardness values for black powder, and its shows that latter is harder than carbon steel. Removal methods include mechanical cleaning, chemical cleaning, and use of separators.

The article explores static and dynamic tests conducted at the gas Fujiang pipeline in China in order to find a scientific basis for drafting vibration absorbing measures. Static tests revealed little difference between horizontal and vertical damping ratios and the higher the frequency, the smaller the damping ratio. Dynamic tests demonstrated that the maximum vibration displacement of the pipeline crossing did not occur at the middle of the main span, but somewhere at the 1frac14;-mark.

The article reports that oil and gas service and supply companies are concerned over capacities and new regulatory standards. The industry was able to overcome the uncertainty over the impact of pipeline integrity and safety regulations. The pipeline industry is concerned over the 2002 U.S. Pipeline Safety Improvement Act (PSIA) which requires enhanced maintenance programs and continuing integrity inspections for all pipelines.

The article presents the second of a two-article series on internal pitting corrosion of oil and gas pipelines. Data include the evaluation of the parameters, the model used and the observations made in pitting corrosions. Statistical methods such as the extreme value statistics, Markov process and Gumble distribution function are applied in the computations. Details of the field data supporting the pitting corrosion model are discussed.

The article examines the pitting corrosion mechanism and the problems in predicting internal pitting corrosion of oil and gas pipelines. Assessment of the parameters that influence internal pitting corrosion is conducted. A model was developed to predict internal pitting corrosion of oil and gas pipelines.

The article highlights a new buried identification (ID) marker technology that offers potential improvements in oil and gas pipeline-maintenance efficiency and reduction of the likelihood of accidental damage and associated safety hazards. The ID marker system incorporates preprogrammed marker ID, enabling the quick identification of depth and exact properties of the marked object without excavation. Further details on the system, its usage and an application example are also discussed.

Offers a look at the SmartScan technology developed by GE Energy, that overcomes limitations of in-line inspection of oil and gas pipelines. Statement from GE Energy's Steve Biagiotti about pipeline retrofitting; Advantage of the technology in navigating various pipeline diameters; Method by which the technology can be launched and received via a hot tap access fitting.

The article provides information on the two-step evaluation which helped verify the uprating of a 35-year-old German natural gas pipeline. The evaluation uses a classical deterministic method and a modern probabilistic one and is focused on such aspects as material properties, defects in the pipeline and welds, fabrication tolerances, and a new calculation of maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP). The main aspects of the concept is described.

The article discusses the use of composite materials at the floating production platform of Amerada Hess Ltd. to repair a high pressure and high temperature carbon-steel gas compression line. A look at the damages on the platform on the Ivanhoe field in the North Sea and the effort to restore structural integrity of the damaged pipe is provided. The preparation stages of the repair and the repair process are also discussed.

Highlights the research of the Gas Research Institute focusing on the effects of third-party damage to gas pipelines. Prevention of delayed failures through the use of improved in-line inspection; Difficulty of assessing dents or gouges parallel to the pipe axis; Percentage of mechanical damage from excavating equipment.

The article focuses on positioning of propane in an energy market if it is introduced by technology firm Apple. Topics discussed include consideration of the firm for expansion of propane usage for different purpose such as an autogas along with housing; analysis of issues in maintenance of pipelines associated with natural gas services by the firm that leads to propane production; and consideration of propane from the firm as smart energy product.

The article reports on inspection and remediation of a steel natural gas transition line in Atlanta, Georgia operated by Southern Co., which was conducted by the contractor Aptus, and mentions that Aptus crews repaired the damaged coating from underground to exposed pipe and hand wrapped it.

The article reports on the proposal of gas utility provider Peoples Gas to spend about 1.5 billion dollars on capital projects from 2017 to 2019. Data provided shows the annual budget of Peoples Gas for its capital projects. Issues and concerns over extra charges on home heating bills, affordability and cost-effectiveness of replacing aging gas pipes, and the safety risk of scaling back the project by targeting replacement work to pipes in the worst shape are discussed.

Reports on the United States trials of British Gas Inspection Services Inc.'s crack-detection tool (CDT). Description of the CDT technology; Description of the CDT trials.

Reports on several developments in the pipelining sector of the petroleum industries of the United States and Canada. National Energy Board (NEB) of Canada hearings on tolls; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rescission of Questar Pipeline Co.'s certificate of operations; Pipeline rupture monitoring at Vancouver by Westcoast Energy Inc.

Focuses on the repair of a dime-sized leak in a pipeline that carries jet fuel from the US Navy's Pearl City Fuel Annex to Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The article focuses on Acoustek, a novel pipeline monitoring system developed at the University of Manchester that help address the problem of blocked subsea natural gas pipelines. It cites stuck pigs and deposits of wax and hydrates as possible reasons behind a blockage. Information on the drawbacks of conventional methods for locating blockages is provided It notes that Acoustek is based on the use of acoustics as an alternative way of monitoring the integrity of a pipeline.

The article focuses on the target date for the pipeline repair of Enterprise Products Partners LP's business unit, TE Products Pipeline Co. LP (TEPPCO), after the occurrence of a pipeline leakage. It says that Enterprise was given an approval by the U.S. Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to repair the pipeline in New York City in January 2011. Furthermore, Spokesperson Rick Rainey adds that the section of a riverbank where the exposed pipeline is located will also be repaired.

The article presents a case study which investigated methods required to recover a coiled-tubing (CT) fish from a live gas/condensate well in off shore Vietnam by using a CT. It mentions that a CT fishing string would be used to latch onto and retrieve the damaged CT fish from the well. In this study, a very-heavy base gel, a blend of hydroxyethyl-cellulose and hydroxypropyl-guar base was used.

The article reports on the legal controversy involved in the gas pipe replacement project, which is being facilitated by Peoples Gas to address old cast-iron pipes and natural gas leaks in Chicago, Illinois as of February 2016. Topics discussed include the violation of a state law by the chief executives of the Peoples Gas regarding the project's increasing costs, role of the Illinois Commerce Commission on the issue, and the possibility of fines for non-disclosure of material information.

The article discusses issues and controversies surrounding the gas pipe replacement project, which is being facilitated by Peoples Gas to address old cast-iron pipes and natural gas leaks in Chicago, Illinois as of February 2016. Topics discussed include the issue of costing for accelerated work as permitted by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), mismanagement of the program, and the implication of the Wisconsin Energy-Integrys merger.

The article discusses the use of tunable diode laser (TDL) spectroscopy to detect and measure impurities in gas streams. Buildup of moisture, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon dioxide cause expensive damage to equipment such as turbo-machinery and pipelines. The author states that TDL-based analyzers are inexpensive and measure contaminants reliably. The TDL-based analyzers allow gas processors to monitor and measure the inputs and outputs of their processes for contaminants within seconds.

Features the urethane foam pellets of Fluid Recovery Systems Inc. in the U.S. Features of the product; Availability of the systems to suit different size application; Usability of the product.

The article offers information on the Mini-Cam Proteus crawler camera inspection system for inspecting gas pipelines that is available on rent from Ashtead Technology.

The article informs the steps to be taken by the government of the U.S. in to prevent and minimize devastation caused by natural calamities. It informs that according to environmental advocates and wastewater utility officers, natural calamities can be minimized by repair and replacement of leaking pipes, construction of large tunnels and through the use of strategic green infrastructure.