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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Despite a 140% boom in U.S. crude oil production and a 50% jump in natural gas output since shale took flight in 2008, the midstream infrastructure piping this new supply around the country has not kept up. This is a major problem for the U.S. because pipelines are easily the safest and most economical way
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The Gulf of Mexico is one of the busiest shipping lines in the world. It’s also crisscrossed with miles of subsea pipelines. The northern Gulf, where both pipelines and vessel traffic are most concentrated, offers the oil and gas companies complicated problems. Marine pipelines’ most serious risks come from collisions with anchors and fishing nets,
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Spring is a prime time for powerful storms. Many of these fronts sweep across entire swaths of the country, bringing straight-line winds, hail, floods, and tornadoes. Your project doesn’t stop just because spring is a volatile time for weather, but it is important to keep your crew safe. Here are a few tips to keep
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