With detection rates that are close to the speed of light, high fidelity dynamic sensing (HDS) can be seen as an almost sci-fi solution of modern sensing technology; its application in pipeline operations is beginning to revolutionize the detection and prevention of pipeline leaks. That’s why the HDS innovator, Calgary-based Hifi Engineering, was recently awarded
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The U.S. has over 2.5 million miles of pipelines crisscrossing the country. As existing lines grow older, critics warn that the risk of accidents could increase. Many pipelines transport petroleum products and natural gas, and some pipelines transport other hazardous products such as chemicals, highly volatile liquids, anhydrous ammonia, or carbon dioxide. Exposure to these
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Every day, the oil and natural gas transported through pipelines enable the educational experiences of students across the country. In every classroom, you can find essential equipment and tools made from petroleum products. Here are just a few examples of how oil and gas fuel education: School Supplies Glue, paints, plastics, calculators, and computers all
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Nearly 50% of the U.S. pipeline system is 40 years old or older. As recently as 2016, the federal Department of Transportation (DOT) estimated 30,000 miles of cast-iron pipe still carried gas in the United States, with the highest percentage of these mains located in older eastern cities such as New York City, Philadelphia, Boston,
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The holidays are an exciting time: from visiting family to finding perfect gifts, oil and natural gas products help to make these holiday traditions possible. Holiday Travel Last year, about 384.74 million gallons of gasoline were consumed every day. With many people heading home to be with family over the holidays, gasoline fuels the trips
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Digitization is on the rise in the conservative oil and gas industry as companies realize the cost and operational efficiency boost that sensors and algorithms can offer them. Meanwhile, cybercriminals are keeping ahead of the learning curve, forcing oil and gas to play catch-up. The Cyber Threat Energy companies—including pipeline operators and utilities—spend millions on
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Pipelines are widely used for the transportation of hydrocarbon fluids over millions of miles all over the world. The structures of the pipelines are designed to withstand several environmental loading conditions to ensure safe and reliable distribution. However, leaks in pipeline networks are one of the major causes of innumerable losses in pipeline operators and
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Natural gas is a common heating element in many homes, giving your home heat, hot water, and sometimes even electricity. If you find that you have low natural gas pressure in your home, it can lead to a lot of problems, ranging from not being able to keep the heat on to a potential gas
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A U.S. regulator ordered that a segment of the Keystone pipeline that spilled more than 9,000 barrels of crude in rural North Dakota remain shut until operator TC Energy submits a restart and return-to-service plan because of the hazards posed. The corrective action order by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) finds
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Pipeline operators have to make the most out of a small amount of space. That’s where batching comes in. Batching means that liquids in pipelines can transport different types and grades of liquid petroleum products in the same pipeline. Batching makes efficient use of existing pipeline capacity. The process involves using the same pipeline to
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