Inside the Pipeline Monitoring Operation Pipeline companies use a wide variety of methods to monitor pipelines, from highly advanced technology to patrolling the pipeline right-of-way. Visual inspections are done regularly – either by walking, flying, or using drones – and the industry also uses electronic monitoring from high-tech control rooms and patrols inside the pipeline.
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The pipeline industry is evolving. The latest gadgets and technology are not lost on the oil and gas fields. In fact, the tech boom is very much a part of a pipeline crew’s everyday work life. According to a survey by Oil & Gas IQ, well over $8 billion was spent on the oil and
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The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to hear the appeal of a case that denied the Atlantic Coast Pipeline permission to cross the Appalachian Trail. Construction on the ACP is on hold, while work continues on the MVP. The court didn’t just reject U.S. Forest Service permits for the ACP to cross the Appalachian
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Submar is committed to ensuring pipelines run safely and smoothly. When a routine inspection detects something out of the ordinary, something that may even result in a leak – it’s time to take action. Pipeline operators use smart pig technology to detect abnormalities quickly and effectively. Some anomalies include metal loss or corrosion, which could
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Did you know that there are approximately 2.06 million miles of distribution pipelines used to deliver natural gas to most homes and businesses? According to National Transportation Safety Board statistics, pipelines are the safest and most efficient means of transporting natural gas and petroleum products, but they do have certain risks. Before a member of
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Natural gas and renewable energy each contribute to economic growth, energy independence, and carbon mitigation. Sometimes they do so independently, but now many of these sectors are working together. Synergies between natural gas and renewable energy are found to exist at multiple levels: hybrid systems that optimize assets, like smart buildings with both photovoltaic (PV)
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Pinhole leaks in pipelines can be a big problem for operators; they can lead to spills that possibly will not be detected over a long time. These leaks can then spill over weeks or months and will not be recognized with the conventional leak detection systems. What Causes Pinhole Leaks? Bacteria are found in everything
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The operator of the Dakota Access Pipeline is planning to expand capacity without adding more pipeline. The plans include new pumping stations in three states. North Dakota produced 1.39 million barrels of oil per day in April. The record was 1.4 million barrels per day in January. The operator of the Dakota Access Pipeline is
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While environmental and contracting companies each offer a fractional service, when it comes to pipeline erosion control and streambank stabilization for the oil and natural gas pipeline industry, Submar does it all. Here are 6 ways we can help your project: Topographical Surveying and Mapping Submar can provide topographical surveying services via a site assessment
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Simply put, more natural gas means more jobs and prosperity for Americans. Nearly 75% of U.S. economic growth is contingent on consumer spending, so higher cost energy for an indispensable good such as electricity inevitably equates to Americans having less money. Higher cost energy is bad for our families because it reduces their discretionary income.
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