http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines.aspx en-uk editor@energyglobal.com webmaster@energyglobal.com http://www.energyglobal.com/media/logo.gif Everything from trenchless technology to cleaning pigs and costings. http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Atlas_Pipeline_announces_sale_of_Elk_City_facility.aspx Atlas is selling its Elk City facility to Enbridge Energy, expanding their interest in the Granite Wash. 29/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/ONEOK_Partners_announces_expansion.aspx ONEOK Partners, L.P. will install seven additional pump stations along its existing Sterling I natural gas liquids (NGL) distribution pipeline. 29/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Africa_continues_deepwater_drilling.aspx In spite of the furore over the Macondo spill, deepwater drilling is continuing unabated in Africa. 28/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_continuing_investment.aspx The most recent EIC Monitor which tracks new energy projects has found that though there has been significant investment in the sector, total investment is still down 6% since the same quarter last year. 28/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/US_EPA_criticise_XL_pipelines_environmental_impact_report.aspx The environmental protection agency has criticised TransCanada Corp’s environmental report for its Keystone XL pipeline as inadequate, and called for more study and analysis to be carried out. 26/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/DOE_concludes_ethanol_pipeline_feasibility_study.aspx The US DOE has issued a feasibility study for an ethanol pipeline study that shows that though there are challenges, with the right conditions a similar project could succeed. 22/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/The_future_of_the_energy_industry.aspx What challenges are facing the energy industry and how can they solve these problems? 21/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Russia_and_Bulgaria_sign_South_Stream_roadmap.aspx Russia and Bulgaria have signed an agreement formalising plans to build the South Stream gas pipeline through Bulgaria. 20/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Florida_Gas_Transmission_raises_US$_843_million_to_fund_expansion.aspx Florida Gas Transmission is issuing senior notes to raise money for an expansion plan of its gas transmission network. 20/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Consortium_sign_Polskie_LNG_contract.aspx A European consortium has signed the contract to build Poland’s first ever LNG terminal. 19/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/NOIA, exploration, drilling, Gulf of Mexico, moratorium, Department of the Interior.aspx The NOIA has criticised the new suspensions for being overly restrictive on their industry and the lack of consultation before its implementation. 16/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Kazakh_oil_export_duty_reinstated.aspx Political uncertainty and renewed confidence in Kazakhstan’s investor appeal has led to the reinstatement of Kazakh oil export duty to squeeze foreign investors’ profit margins. 15/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Emiratisation_in_the_energy_sector.aspx ADIPEC partners with Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council to foster Emiratisation in the energy sector 15/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Now _here_A_review_of_natural_gas_markets_and_key_players_Egypt.aspx Natural gas is a major component of the Egyptian energy balance and its availability has been driving a flourishing petrochemical and fertiliser industry. Cedigaz present a review of the natural gas production and consumption in the Egyptian market and medium-term projections for the future of the market. 12/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Shell set to award contracts for Iraq oil field.aspx Shell is ready to award deals to drill and perform EPC on new oil wells in Iraq’s Majnoon field. 07/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Pipeline_opportunities_in_Europe.aspx There are a great number of opportunities for supply chain companies in the pipeline sector in Europe today and looking to the future. 07/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/API_response_to_new_oil_and_gas_taxes.aspx API stresses new taxes on oil and gas industry would imperil economic recovery. 07/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Keystone_Pipeline_starts_deliveries_to_US_Midwest.aspx TransCanada Corporation has announced that line fill of the first phase of the US$12 billion Keystone Pipeline has been completed and that commercial deliveries of crude oil to US Midwest markets at Wood River and Patoka, Illinois commenced on 30 June 2010. 01/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Iran_left_out_in_the_cold.aspx Foreign firms have started to leave Iran as new economic sanctions come into force. 29/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Regional_Report_Italian_natural_gas_market.aspx Didier Favreau, Cedigaz, France, reviews the latest developments in the Italian natural gas market including an analysis of natural gas demand, supply and medium term forecasts for the future. 28/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Keystone_XL_expansion_delayed_by_congressmen.aspx A letter sent to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asks that more consideration be given to the proposed expansion before a permit is granted. 25/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Energy_Global_launches_Facebook_page_and_joins_Twitter.aspx You can now find Energy Global on Facebook and Twitter social networking sites. 24/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/ Oil_spill_on_UK_coastline.aspx Clean-up operations are underway after a pipeline leaked at Esso’s Fawley terminal on Sunday. 23/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/2010_UK_Budget.aspx The Department of Energy and Climate Change highlight points from the UK June Budget. 22/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/What’s_needed_in_an_energy_bill.aspx Charles T. Drevna answers the question. 22/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Subsea_giant_formed_from_Acergy_and_Subsea_7.aspx Acergy and Subsea 7 have agreed to combine in order to create a world-leading company and provide better services to their clients. 21/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Iran_and_Pakistan_finalise_‘peace_pipeline’_without_India.aspx The US$ 7.6 billion pipeline deal between Iran and Pakistan goes ahead without India – contrary to the original plan conceived in the 1990s. 17/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Zero_Carbon_Britain_2030.aspx New report says Britain could cut greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2030, creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs and regaining energy security. 15/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Oil_pipeline_attacked_in_eastern_Yemen.aspx Yemeni tribesmen have blown-up an oil pipeline some 6 km east of Marib. 15/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Carbon_capture_and_storage_investment.aspx US Department of Energy Secretary Chu announces nearly US$ 1 billion public/private investment in industrial carbon capture and storage. 11/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Fugitive_methane_emissions.aspx American Public Gas Association supports Environmental Protection Agency’s approach to reporting fugitive methane emissions. 11/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Interview_by_European_Center_for_Energy_Security_Analysis_(ECESA)_Pt_2.aspx The European Center for Energy Security Analysis provide an overview of the challenges facing Europe as it attempts to diversify its gas supply to ensure energy security. 11/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Interview_by_European_Center_for_Energy_Security_Analysis_(ECESA)_Pt_1.aspx The European Center for Energy Security Analysis provides an overview of the challenges facing Europe as it attempts to diversify its gas supply to ensure energy security. 11/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Second_Texas_gas_pipeline_blast .aspx Two die in second pipeline explosion in Texas. 10/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Alert_Meter_users.aspx Litre Meter searches for oldest Pelton Wheel flow meter. 10/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/FERC_approves_Denali_open_season_plan.aspx The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the Open season plan filed by Denali – The Alaska Gas Pipeline, LLC. 10/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Practical_Energy_and_Climate_Plan_Act_of_2010.aspx US Energy Secretary Steven Chu sent the following letter to Senator Richard Lugar on 9th June regarding Senator Lugar’s ‘Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010’. 10/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/BP_liabilities_dwarf_Chevron’s.aspx BP’s projected liabilities for the Gulf spill dwarf those of Chevron over its toxic dumping in Ecuador. 09/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Texas_gas_explosion.aspx Enterprise Products Partners closed a section of a pipeline following a gas explosion in Texas that killed one worker. 08/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Technology_and_partnerships_essential_to_meeting_new_energy_demand_growth.aspx Speaking in China, ExxonMobil’s Senior Vice President outlined the need for stronger partnerships and the use of cutting edge technology in the energy industry to access new reserves. 08/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Mexican_drug_cartels_stealing_oil_to_fund_battle_against_government.aspx According to Pemex, Mexican drug cartels are stealing some US$ 715 million worth of oil annually by tapping into the country’s pipelines. 07/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Will_BP_succumb_to_a_takeover_bid.aspx There are many pros and cons to taking over BP when it is vulnerable, but at the moment, the cons appear to outweigh the pros. 03/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Trans-Alaska_pipeline_oil_spill_totals_5000_bbl.aspx Alyeska shut down the Trans-Alaska pipeline last week after a spill was discovered at Pump Station 9. 02/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Hurricane_season_predictions_14_storms_in_store.aspx The coming Atlantic storm season may bring the most destructive hurricanes in years, according to US NOAA predictions. 01/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Yemeni_tribe_attacks_crude_oil_pipeline.aspx Members of the Abida tribe have blown up a crude oil pipeline after an airstrike targeting an al Qaeda operative missed its target and accidentally killed the deputy governor of Yemen’s Marib province. 26/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/New_UK_energy_bill.aspx New energy bill announced: green focus plus help for North Sea production. 26/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Kevin_Costner_helps_oil_spill_in_Gulf_of_Mexico.aspx Hollywood actor Kevin Costner has announced that he intends to implement a machine that he has been developing for 15 years in the massive oil clear up efforts in the Gulf of Mexico. 25/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Gulf_of_Mexico_forecast.aspx Why the Gulf of Mexico is one of the few bright spots in the North American oilpatch. 25/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Downstream_sales_news.aspx Roundup of recent asset sales in the downstream industry. 21/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/EON_Ruhrgas_becomes_new_shareholder_in_Trans_Adriatic_Pipeline.aspx E.ON's core natural gas unit - E.ON Ruhrgas - will join a consortium that is developing the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), which will transport gas from the Caspian basin and the Middle East to Europe through Albania and Italy. 21/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Technip_completes_Apache_II.aspx Technip completes construction of its new pipelay vessel; declares labour cuts at Pori yard. 20/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Kidnap_and_the_Energy_Industry.aspx Kidnapping remains a problem across the developing world with foreign nationals a particularly attractive target for criminals and militant groups. 18/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Turkey_and_Russia_to_cooperate_on_Black_Sea_pipeline.aspx Amongst the 17 agreements signed between Turkey and Russia this week, is the contract to develop the oil pipeline project running from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean. 14/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/LNG_Ensuring_Latin_America’s_Energy_Security.aspx South America is investing heavily in LNG to secure energy supply and potentially earn export dollars sending LNG to the lucrative North American market. 13/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Ukraine_considering_Gazprom’s_takeover_bid.aspx Russia is offering the Ukraine a merger between the two state-owned monopolies, Gazprom and Naftogaz. 11/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Chu_Kong_Pipe_secures_orders_with_CNPC_Sinopec_and_CNOOC.aspx Chu Kong Pipe has secured orders worth a total of RMB834 million to supply pipes to the three major Chinese companies. 11/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Green_Collar_Energy_Forum.aspx A round up of the main messages from the 2010 Green Collar Energy Forum. 04/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Russia_Ukraine_pipe_imports_decision.aspx Russia to allow duty free import of pipes from Ukraine. 28/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/2010_showing_growth_in_global_energy_industry_projects.aspx Looking back at the first quarter of 2010, some encouraging signs of growth can be seen across the global energy industry, according to the latest data from EIC Monitor - the quarterly index that tracks newly announced projects across the global energy supply chain. 27/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Austria_and_Russia_sign_South_Stream_pipeline_agreement.aspx An agreement has been signed that permits Russia’s South Stream natural gas pipeline to cross Austrian territory. 27/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Exports_interrupted_as_Iraqi_pipeline_is_attacked.aspx Saboteurs have bombed a pipeline in the Iraqi province of Ninevah, halting crude oil export to Turkey. 26/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Shell_predicts_energy_will_grow_rapidly_over_next_two_decades.aspx Shell officials have stated that the Middle East will struggle to keep enough investment to meet the demand for natural gas over the next two decades. 23/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Securing_safe_investments_in_Iraq’s_oil_and_gas_industry.aspx More and more business opportunities are arising in Iraq’s southern province of Basrah. Recent months have seen a flurry of contracts signed in the oil, gas, construction and shipping sectors and the area looks set to become an energy and logistics hub. 23/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Heavy_duties_imposed_on_Chinese_pipe.aspx Chinese pipe destined for the oil and gas industries will be slapped with duties when it hits the US market because the products were illegally dumped. 22/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Citizen_of_the_year_award.aspx ExxonMobil CEO, Rex Tillerson has been awarded the Houston World Affairs Council Citizen of the Year Award. 21/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Letter_warns_of_more_bombings_on_EnCanas_pipelines.aspx British Columbia local media has received another letter threatening EnCana with further attacks on its pipeline network. 20/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/AGRI_project_could_sink_Nabucco_pipeline.aspx Azerbaijan, Georgia and Romania have signed a memorandum of understanding to transport LNG into the EU in a project that could be finalised sooner than the Nabucco pipeline. 16/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Chinas_race_for_oil.aspx China is influencing the course of peak oil debate, with rapid expansion of its oil and gas holdings around the world. 13/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/PetroChina_to_invest_further_in_natural_gas.aspx PetroChina Co. Ltd has increased its natural gas exploitation and overseas gas project cooperation in an effort to integrate the gas business into its strategic business portfolio. 13/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Oil_pipeline_leaks_into_wildlife_refuge.aspx Some 18 000 gallons of oil has leaked from a pipeline into the Delta National Wildlife Refuge in Louisana, USA. 12/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Woodside_plans_for_Greater_Sunrise_project_stymied_by_East_Timor_government.aspx The E.Timor government has barred Woodside’s plans for an FLNG terminal or a land based terminal in Darwin to process gas from the Greater Sunrise field. 12/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/El Paso’s Ruby pipeline approved.aspx El Paso Corp. has received FERC approval for its natural gas Ruby pipeline project. 08/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/TransCanada_Corp_gains_approval_from_US_regulators.aspx US regulators have given TransCanada Corp. (TRP) permission to solicit interest from oil and gas producers regarding two proposed gas pipeline projects running from Alaska to Canada and the continental US. 07/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Nord_Stream_construction_to_begin_this_week.aspx Construction of the long-anticipated Nord Stream gas pipeline from Russia to Germany via the Baltic officially got underway on 9th April. 06/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Brazil_announces_PAC_2 .aspx Brazilian President Lula announces US$ 880 billion infrastructure plan, of which some will go towards increasing energy production capacity. 01/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Nigeria_supplies_Ghana_through_WAGP.aspx Nigeria has begun to supply natural gas to Ghana, Togo and Benin Republic through the West Africa Gas Pipeline (WAGP). 31/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Adria_LNG_gets_environmental_approval.aspx LNG terminal on Croatia’s Adriatic coast finally receives environmental approval. 29/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/NPRA_opens_108th_Annual_Meeting.aspx The NPRA has opened its 108th Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona 25/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/News_from_Canada_and_North_America.aspx A brief round up of refinery and oilsands news from Canada and North America. 25/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Iran_and_Pakistan_finalise_pipeline_deal.aspx Pakistan and Iran have signed an agreement finalising the plans to construct a natural gas pipeline between the two countries. 22/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Pipeliner_launches_‘Big_Fat_Ambition’_fundraiser.aspx A fundraising initiative launched by Mark Elliott, a well-known figure in the oil and gas industry, seeks to raise £1 million for two military charities, as he commits to losing 30 lbs of weight by June 2010. 19/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Nord_Stream_discovers_centuries_old_shipwrecks.aspx Explorers from the Nord Stream consortium have discovered twelve shipwrecks off the coast of Sweden. 19/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/2010_innovation_in_offshore_oil_and_gas_energy_sector.aspx 2010 is hopefully going to be a more productive year for the offshore sector with analysts expecting oil and gas production to return to more healthy levels during the course of the year. 18/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Nigeria_increases_pipeline_security.aspx The Nigerian military plans to increase pipeline security measures after the NNPC estimates N175 billion loss from vandalism. 16/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/MENA_versus_APAC.aspx Leading oil and gas executives from the APAC region meet to discuss ways of competing with production from the MENA region. 16/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Subsea_operations_in_the_UK.aspx Alistair Birnie discusses the operational potential of the UK subsea industry and its future after North Sea supplies decline. 12/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Eurasian_expansion.aspx Dr. Robert M. Cutler discusses developments in Eurasian gas pipelines in 2009, with a focus on Turkmenistan’s gas reserves and current pipeline projects in the region. 11/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Downstream_news_from_the_Americas.aspx A roundup of recent contract, refinery and purchasing news from the Americas. 11/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Westside_Corp_acquires_stake_in_coal_seam_gas_field.aspx Westside Corp. has announced a joint venture with Mitsui & Co. to develop the Dawson Seamgas fields. 11/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Deepwater_spend_predicted_to_rise.aspx New research from Douglas-Westwood predicts a global deepwater expenditure of US$ 167 billion between 2010 and 2014 - up 37% on the preceding five years. 09/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/EU distributes_billionS_for_pipelines_and_energy_projects.aspx The European Union has assigned €2.3 billion of its €4 billion unspent budget to 12 electricity and 31 gas pipeline projects. 08/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Welders_in_top_ten_hottest_careers_predicted_for_2010.aspx A career in welding is considered one of the top ten best career-change professions for 2010. 03/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Big_commitments_and_changes_in_Nigeria’s_oil_sector.aspx A brief look at Nigeria’s changing oil industry. 02/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Iran_aims_to_break_out_of_exile.aspx Iran is seeking foreign investors and markets in a new drive to develop its natural gas reserves and establish itself as a major energy supplier. 25/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/The_future_of_Europe’s_energy_supplies.aspx Europe’s hydrocarbon industry now sits in a precarious position as to the future of its energy supply. Currently Europe is dependant on Middle Eastern and Russian supplies. However, Europe is predicted to become more heavily dependent on external supplies over the next decade. 24/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/The_environment_and_the_oil_industry.aspx A summary of two environmental issues within the oil industry. 22/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/New_oil_refinery_planned_for_Chechnya.aspx Rosneft have announced that they will be building a new oil refinery in war torn Grozny to help promote economic growth. 20/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/EuroLoop_set_to_open_in_March.aspx Opening of the world’s largest calibration facility for oil and gas meters. 11/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Gazproms_Shtokman_delayed_LNG_plans_discussed.aspx Gazprom will delay the start up of its Shtokman gas field by three years, and plans to export half its output as LNG to Europe. 08/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Tube_2010_report.aspx The demand for oil and gas is rising worldwide as is the demand for pipeline materials, according to a report from Tube 2010 03/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/north_american_gas_sector.aspx An overview of the North American natural gas industry 29/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Russian_review.aspx Dr. Hooman Peimani looks at the major pipeline projects taking place in Russia and considers the potential of these projects in contributing to Russia’s status as a ‘world energy superpower’. 28/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/first_intervention.aspx T.D Williamson has carried out its first Stopple® Train intervention operation on a pipeline in Europe 27/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/global_recovery_stalling.aspx In my last column of 2009, I ended on a positive note cautiously claiming that all sectors across the energy supply chain were beginning to see signs of a recovery. Let’s take a look at some of the sectors in more detail. 26/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Nord_Stream.aspx Nord Stream has commissioned three steel producers to supply a total of 1 million t of pipes, to be used on its second pipeline. 25/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Developments_in_carbon_capture_and_storage.aspx An overview of recent developments in carbon capture and storage 19/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/GAIL_gains_in_fourth_quarter.aspx GAIL India’s profits are up; the company invests heavily in pipelines in the next three years 19/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Blow_for_CCS_after_UN_committee_recommends_CDM_delay.aspx UN committee recommends delaying the decision to include carbon capture and storage in Clean Development Mechanism. 08/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Statoil_fined_for_Statfjord_incident .aspx Statoil has been fined NOK 25 million following the oil leak from the Statfjord A loading buoy on 12 December 2007. 08/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Russia_averts_oil_crisis,_restarts_oil_shipments_to_Belarus.aspx The annual wintertime dispute over Russian payable pipeline tariffs rears its head again; the Russia-Belarus crisis ends after an oil cut-off lasting several days. 07/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Aker_Solutions_awarded_BP_tieback_contract_for_Ula.aspx BP Norge has awarded Aker Solutions an engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contract for a tieback from Oselvar to the Ula platform in the North Sea. Aker Solutions estimates the contract value to be approximately NOK 450 million. 07/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/GE_Oil_and_Gas_and_Al_Shaheen_Energy_Services_sign_strategic_partnership_agreements.aspx Al Shaheen is to make 50% investment in GE’s PII Pipeline Solutions business. GE Oil & Gas and Al Shaheen are to establish JV to perform aftermarket services of Turbomachinery equipment in Qatar. 05/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/US_EPA_confirms_greenhouse_gases_harmful_to_human_health.aspx The US EPA issued a statement on 7th December that confirms the findings of its investigations into greenhouse gases and human health. 16/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Ice_plugs_suspected_in_BP_Alaska_pipeline_leak.aspx A BP investigation into its Lisburne pipeline leak suggests extensive ice plugs could be to blame for excess pressure in the line. 14/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Study_of_world’s_top_ten_environmentally_sustainable_oil_and_gas_companies_published_BP_tops_the_list.aspx BP is ranked 1st under ‘alternative energies’ and ‘environmental transparency’ categories of a new study on the most environmentally sustainable large O&G companies. 11/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/El_paso_fined.aspx The US Department of Transportation has fined El Paso Corp. and its Colorado Interstate Gas Co. subsidiary a record US$ 2.3 million for violating federal pipeline safety regulations. 08/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/offshore_operations_maintenance_expenditure.aspx New research by energy analysts Douglas-Westwood predicts offshore operations and maintenance expenditure to total in excess of $330 billion over the next five years – with the largest share allocated to North America during that time. 02/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/China’s_position_in_the_oil_and_gas_pipeline_industry_remains_strong_amid_the_recession. .aspx China has withstood the ongoing recession while maintaining a healthy one-digit growth rate in 2008 (over 6%) and 2009 (over 7%) at a time when the American and European economies have contracted significantly. 01/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/The_race_for_West_Africa.aspx West Africa has emerged as one of the hottest battlegrounds for the world’s major powers in their race to corner increasingly scarce oil and gas resources. Ng Weng Hoong details the major players vying for oil and gas resources in West Africa. 30/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/LNG_Europe_overview.aspx The Winter issue of LNG Industry magazine contains a regional report on the current place of LNG in the European energy mix. Here we present some of the highlights of the report. 26/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Nace_pipeline_integrity_seminar_focuses_on_PHMSAs_new_Rule .aspx At its annual Pipeline Integrity Seminar (PIMS), Nace International will focus on how pipeline owners and operators can take advantage of the new PHMSA 80% Rule for pipelines. 18/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Global_energy_industry_shows_continued_recovery_across_all_sectors.aspx As we near the end of 2009, all the energy sectors are starting to show signs of recovery, from nuclear power to renewables, this can be seen in the upsurge in project commissioning. 18/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Top_10_energy_myths.aspx A new report from the Pacific Research Institute (PRI) explores 10 common myths about energy in America. The aim of the report is to put accurate information into the public domain that might inform those who will be involved in marking up the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act in the US Senate. 16/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Colombian_farmers_take_BP_to_court.aspx Colombian farmers are suing BP Exploration Co. for the environmental damage to their land caused during the construction of a crude oil pipeline. 13/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Anti-dumping duties imposed on China pipes.aspx The US has imposed anti-dumping measures on Chinese pipes; sparking protectionist row. 09/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Call_for_bonds_as_protection_along_TransCanadas_XL_oil_pipeline .aspx Some landowners are calling for TransCanada to post bonds to protect the company’s proposed XL oil pipeline in western South Dakota. 09/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/The_UK_Norway_cross_border_mentoring_initiative.aspx This article discusses a new initiative for agencies to join forces to improve business opportunities between UK and Norway. 06/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Nord_Stream_pipeline_approved_by_Denmark.aspx Danish authorities approve the Nord Stream pipeline; GDF Suez in talks to join project. 02/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/China_discusses_draft_law_on_the_protection_of_oil_and_gas_pipelines.aspx Chinese legislators are discussing a draft law on the protection of oil and gas pipelines, which, they say, are facing growing problems due to rapid urbanisation and the expansion of pipeline networks 02/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Arctic_pipeline_never_closer.aspx An Arctic pipeline has ‘never been closer’, according to Canadian Environment Minister Jim Prentice, following years of delay. 29/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Russia_agrees_gas_pipeline_deals_with_China.aspx Russia and China are moving towards a mammoth energy deal, with the signing of dozens of commercial pacts worth US$ 3.5 billion and with the framework in place for a natural gas pipelines agreement. 28/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Cost_for_West_African_Gas_Pipeline_soars.aspx The West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) is a 678 km pipeline, planned to deliver gas from Nigeria to Ghana, Benin and Togo. The cost of the pipeline, originally said to cost US$ 600 million, has soared to US$ 1 billion. 27/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/australian_pipeline_industry_outlook.aspx The natural gas transmission pipeline industry in Australia is active and vibrant with opportunities for investment in further pipelines and pipeline infrastructure as this demand grows. 18/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/yanbu_refinery_contracts_to_be_awarded_in_2010.aspx Saudi Aramco and ConocoPhillips plan on awarding contracts for the Yanu refinery in May 2010. 16/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/global_power_sector_recovery.aspx The power sector has undoubtedly been hit hard by the global credit crunch. The good news is though, that we are now seeing some positive signs of recovery, with the sector beginning to slowly bounce back with more money being invested in new projects. 15/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/south_american_pipeline_update.aspx The oil and gas sector in South America holds tremendous potential, with at least 110 billion bbls of oil, 272 trillion ft³ of gas and over 250 billion bbls of recoverable bitumen. But that potential often remains elusive for many countries. 13/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/the_arctic_exploration_frontier.aspx The Arctic region holds large reserves of undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas. Exploration and drilling challenges exist due to harsh conditions and environmental concerns. 01/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/methane_from_coal_mines_presents_opportunity_to_recover_energy_and_generate_revenues.aspx If captured and recovered for energy, coal mine methane is a cost-effective resource. Coal mines around the world are increasingly focusing on the commercially available, cost-effective opportunities to capture and use this often wasted resource. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/subsea_7_awarded_US$_150 million_contract_ by_bp_and_opens_pipeline_spoolbase_in_texas.aspx Subsea 7 has been awarded a pipeline engineering, construction and installation contract by BP worth approximately US$ 150 million. In addition, the company has opened a new pipeline fabrication spoolbase in Texas. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/south_american_gas_market.aspx South America has an impressive total of gas reserves and is increasing its production, however, the region is continually facing problems despite its desire to expand and develop. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/governments_worldwide_make_plans_to_develop_ccs_technology.aspx Ongoing government plans to develop CCS technology reflect growing awareness that coal is essential to the future energy mix. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/new_brazilian_gas_law.aspx In March 2009, Brazil adopted the much-awaited Gas Law; regulating the transportation of natural gas. The Gas Law establishes a 30 year concession regime, bringing enhanced security for private companies to enter the market for transportation and storage of natural gas. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/research_and_development_in_pipeline_coating.aspx Pipeline integrity: lessons learnt from across the globe can prevent unnecessary failures and lead to improved long-term pipeline durability. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/nabucco_pipeline_agreement_signed_in_ankara.aspx The signing of an intergovernmental agreement between Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Austria and Hungary in Ankara on 13th July was a significant step towards construction of the E7.9 billion (US$ 11.05 billion) Nabucco gas pipeline, which will bring Caspian gas to Europe via the Balkans, Turkey and the Caucasus. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/gas_pipeline_is_top_priority_for_palin_successor_parnell.aspx Following the resignation of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, her successor Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell has announced that the North Slope pipeline will be his top priority. Parnell is expected to pursue many of Palin’s basic policy initiatives, including an Alaska natural gas pipeline. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/a_pipeline_demonstration_centre.aspx Siemens' Pipeline Demo Center simulates technologies on a model pipeline system. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/lng_16_in_algeria.aspx Algeria will be a fitting venue for next year's LNG 16 Conference, having staked its place as the EU's third largest supplier of foreign gas. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/indian_oil_and_gas_market.aspx India has ambitions to become the hub for petroleum products exports. The export potential coupled with the additional capacity additions and new refineries provide a unique opportunity for potential investors. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/pipelines_and_control_lines_market_update.aspx With the long-term prospect of increasing global energy demand, securing future energy supplies has become a common global issue. For those countries with dwindling production rates or low hydrocarbon reserves, the pressure for energy security is set to increase. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/ensuring_a_workforce_for_tomorrows_oil_and_gas_industry.aspx OPITO – The Oil and Gas Academy, is focusing on attracting skills and talent to the oil and gas industry, through its ‘Energise Your Future’ event, which took place at this year’s Offshore Europe in Aberdeen. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/brazils_petrobras_new_light_oil_find_prospects_for_production_pipelines.aspx Petrobras has announced a new light oil find in the Campos Basin. This article looks at the new oil find; Petrobras’ International Business Plan; relations between Brazil and China; foreign participation in the Brazilian market and prospects for the Brazilian pipeline sector over the next few years. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/influence_of_powe_lines_on_pipeline_networks.aspx Increased difficulties in obtaining utility right-of-way and the concept of utility corridors have brought pipelines into close proximity with electric power transmission/distribution systems. Metallic objects subjected to the alternating electromagnetic field will exhibit an induced voltage. Also, power conductor faults to ground can cause substantial fault currents in the underground structure. 30/09/2009