While buildup in a pipeline can cause transmittal slows or even plugging of the pipeline, cracks or flaws in the line can be disastrous. A form of flow assurance for oil and gas pipelines and ...

The maintenance and integrity of pipeline networks are critical to global energy infrastructure. Pipeline inspection and pigging operations employ specialised devices – commonly known as PIGs ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio analysts forecast the global pipeline pigging systems market to grow at a CAGR of nearly 5% during the forecast period, according to their latest market research ...

To keep the country’s pipeline infrastructure safe and free of leaks and accidents, operators turn to a variety of foam or metal contraptions affectionately known as pigs. Named in part for the squeal ...

Statoil ASA has installed and commissioned about 8,000 km of subsea pipelines in the North Sea area since 1985, including several of the world’s largest offshore gas trunklines. Commissioning and ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, March 21 (Reuters) - The operator of the Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) has successfully completed "smart pig" runs that were conducted ahead of schedule because of growing ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - The operator of the Trans Alaska Pipeline System was on the lookout Monday for a piece of a cleaning device -- called a pig -- that mysteriously got dislodged somewhere ...