Utilities considering pipeline replacement or expansion within busy cities must have it all: Great communication, a solid plan, the latest technology and a smart public awareness strategy.
Egypt is prioritizing midstream infrastructure in the drive toward transforming itself into a regional energy hub
Dual-purpose vacuum excavators are a familiar sight on horizontal directional drilling sites, but utility contractors have also found them valuable for other underground construction jobs.
Performing large-diameter bores on-target and on-grade is always challenging, but that's especially true in rocky soils. Those conditions are precisely what was faced on a recent sewer replacement project in Kentucky
The COVID-19 crisis has dramatically affected oil and gas production and demand, leaving no midstream markets. As the pandemic continued to rage into midyear and economies sputtered to restart, projections seesawed and the demand outlook remained hazy.
Editor-in-Chief Michael Reed reflects on his personal experience during the coronavirus pandemic and how social distancing has changed the way Pipeline & Gas Journal is produced.
Presidential election years often spell trouble for public works funding programs, but that doesn't seem to be the case in 2020 for the sewer, water and stormwater markets.
Flexible pipes were initially applied offshore as “kill and choke” lines, but today are found in every major production basin worldwide and used in a variety of applications to keep production flowing efficiently.
As ExxonMobil ramps up production from the Liza project, election buzz has caused murmurings that contracts should be renegotiated
As the underground construction industry has continued to grow, limitations and risk factors are present that could impact sector performance. The most significant is demand for labor to complete the work opportunities that exist.
If North America was one giant oil and natural gas basin with one spigot, the flow handle would probably be set at only half-open in 2020, a year when global events will determine if, and which direction, the handle moves.
Hydrocarbon processing plants often encounter challenges with feedstocks containing high levels of mercaptans, which concentrate in hydrocarbon condensates and NGL when the mercaptans are not removed upstream by the acid gas removal unit (AGRU) or molecular sieve unit. While hydrogen sulfide (H2S), as well as carbon dioxide (CO2), are removed by amine treating units, most will remove little to no mercaptans. Only when physical solvents are used is removal possible.1,2
Improved condensation and capture of NGL and water in natural gas cuts costs, maximizes production value, and avoids costly maintenance. Measuring and controlling temperature are key to success.
Significant change is coming to the hydrocarbons industry. Up to 43% of the global conventional polymer production expected by 2040 may disappear due to circular economy (CE) initiatives. In addition, due to the growth in wind turbines and solar panels, and in lightweight composite materials in cars and planes, advanced materials waste is just beginning.
The skills gap is not a new phenomenon for the oil and gas sector. An aging workforce and increased competition for tomorrow’s technical talent have left the industry nervous about its future. On the heels of the 2019 Global Energy Talent Index (GETI), a panel of experts came together to discuss the sector’s ongoing struggle with the skills gap and what oil and gas/energy companies can do about it.
The Crown Prince will continue to consolidate his control. But he must contend with unpredictable US foreign policy and shifting political alliances