Last fall, three major hurricanes struck the United States and caused significant flooding and damage. While many people see the devastation on television, they fail to consider the major environmental impacts that hurricanes can have, such as beach erosion, a significant problem that can end up impacting offshore pipelines. Because these storms have been growing
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Do you struggle with pipeline maintenance? That’s understandable. It’s difficult to maintain hundreds of miles of pipeline and account for cracks or erosion. Thanks to new technology, however, pipeline maintenance is a challenge that is becoming easier to overcome. The Submar, Inc., team has recently introduced exciting drone technology to help with pipeline monitoring and
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When working on an exposed pipeline, you should put a considerable amount of time and effort into choosing the proper construction equipment. It may seem tedious, but many in our industry often overlook it. Having the right construction equipment on hand when working on an exposed pipeline could prevent serious injuries or death to the
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The Gold Shovel Standard is considered to be a revolutionary excavation safety program. Thanks to submar mats, it’s easier than ever to meet this standard.
Read More...Drones are a fun toy that have grown in popularity over the past few years. But they have also taken on a practical role, serving very beneficial for companies in many industries. Recently drones, otherwise known as unmanned aerial vehicles, have become increasingly prominent in the pipeline industry.
Read More...Pipelines are an integral part of the United States’ energy system, but many people fail to realize the role that they play. Pipelines are generally considered safe, and power homes and businesses. Unfortunately, pipelines have a very negative stigma about them. It would be beneficial for companies to encourage pipeline awareness moving forward.
Read More...Before announcing a new pipeline, companies should perform community outreach and make the public aware of the pipeline. Taking the time to do so can help once the project begins. Recent projects have shown how beneficial pipeline awareness and outreach can be when integrating into a new community.
Read More...When working on a pipeline, it’s vitally important to identify the line properly. Over time, onshore pipeline protection plans become vulnerable because of pipeline erosion. Proper identification will not only help keep the public safe but will also help your company combat erosion effects.
Read More...St. Charles Parish is located in Louisiana just outside of New Orleans on the banks of the Mississippi River. The area is home to over 50,000 people. The past few years, there have been discussions about the St. Charles Parish Expansion Project. The project, proposed by Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, was recently approved.
Read More...As technology continues to develop, it makes sense that it will have a significant impact on the oil and gas pipeline industry. Technological advancements allow companies to maximize efficiency while reducing costs. CEO of Honeywell UOP Rebecca Liebert recently indicated why innovative technology was so crucial to the oil and gas pipeline industry.
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