Pipeline & Transportation News

Iran commissions sour gas pipeline in Persian Gulf

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:22:00 GMT

Iranian Offshore Engineering and Construction Co. (IOEC) expects first gas deliveries in September through a new pipeline in the Persian Gulf.

Nord Stream considers further Baltic Sea gaslines

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:35:00 GMT

Nord Stream’s shareholders have asked the company to perform a feasibility study on ways of increasing capacity to transport gas from Russia to the EU countries via the Baltic Sea.

Offshore storm halts production from Tunisia field

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:16:00 GMT

Lundin Petroleum says a storm offshore Tunisia in March caused damage to a flowline connected to the Oudna field.

BP awaits next Shah Deniz gas pipeline proposals

Mon, 07 May 2012 15:31:00 GMT

BP has explained the decision to select the proposed Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) as a southern European export route for gas from the Shah Deniz Phase 2 development in the Caspian Sea.

Lukoil contracts Saipem for second batch of Caspian pipelines

Mon, 07 May 2012 15:19:00 GMT

Lukoil Nizhnevolzhskneft has awarded a further pipelay contract for its Vladimir Filanovsky field development in the Russian sector of the Caspian Sea.

IRM Systems to assess BBL pipeline repair methods

Tue, 01 May 2012 21:17:00 GMT

Independent Risk Management Systems B.V. (IRM Systems) has been contracted by BBL Company to produce a concept proposal that will provide an assessment of the organization’s current pipeline repair contingency plans and preparedness.

Bumi Armada to lay Caspian inter-field pipelines

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:18:00 GMT

OOO LUKOIL-Nizhnevolzhskneft has contracted Bumi Armada Caspian to install subsea oil and gas pipelines at the Vladimir Filanovsky field in the Russian sector of the Caspian Sea.

Technip to lay shallow-water South China Sea export pipeline for CNOOC project

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:34:00 GMT

Technip (Paris:TEC) has won a pipeline installation contract from Offshore Oil Engineering Co. Ltd. for the Liwan 3-1 project in the Pearl River Mouth basin of the South China Sea.

Scanmachine 4 to dredge Ormen Lange Mid-North for Shell

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:16:00 GMT

Reef Subsea subsidiary Scanmudring has won a seabed dredging contract from A/S Norske Shell for the Ormen Lange Mid-North field development.

Record length liner insertion hastens North Sea Triton pipelay

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:04:00 GMT

Swagelining says it has achieved a record-length single insertion pull of 1,500 m (4,921 ft) while installing polymer liners in the UK North Sea.

Second Nord Stream gas line in place

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:32:00 GMT

The second of the parallel Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea has been completed, ahead of schedule.

Shah Deniz 2 gas export project enters FEED phase

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:07:00 GMT

BP and its partners have approved the start of front-end engineering and design (FEED) on the $25-billion Shah Deniz Stage 2 project in the Caspian Sea.

Enterprise orders pipe for Lucius oil export line in GoM

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:12:00 GMT

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. has ordered 105 mi (169 km) of 42-inch pipe from Tata Steel for a new crude oil export pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico.

Boskalis to provide protection for Ichthys gas pipeline

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:38:00 GMT

Saipem has issued Royal Boskalis Westminster a letter of award concerning support services for the Ichthys gas export pipeline project off northern Australia.

TDW assists pipeline valve replacement offshore Qatar

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:26:00 GMT

TDW Offshore Services has completed a pipeline pressure isolation operation off Qatar.

Nord Stream pipeline to undergo temporary shutdown

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:56:00 GMT

The Nord Stream gas pipeline project in the Baltic Sea is entering an intensive period of activity.

Subsea manifold repair restores flow to Troll

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:13:00 GMT

Hydratight has repaired a damaged pipe on a subsea manifold linked to Statoil’s Troll C oil and gas platform in the Norwegian North Sea.

Blocked pipeline halts operations offshore Oman

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:06:00 GMT

DNO International has had to shut in production from two fields in block 8 offshore Oman.

Allseas orders higher-spec crane for Solitaire

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:11:00 GMT

Allseas has commissioned Huisman to design and manufacture a new offshore mast crane for the pipelay vessel Solitaire.

Cargotec to supply moorings for two newbuild pipelay/heavy-lift vessels

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:25:00 GMT

Cargotec will supply two 10-point MacGregor mooring systems for two offshore pipelay, heavy-lift construction vessels being built at Cosco (Nantong) Shipyard Co. Ltd.

Non-chemical solutions enhance flow assurance options

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 21:21:00 GMT

Thermal management of the flow assurance challenges in deepwater developments is important to ensure transportation of oil and gas from wells to host facilities economically and safely, throughout the life of field.

Kirinskoye subsea gas/condensate production facilities coming together

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:29:00 GMT

Gazprom plans to start gas production this year from the Kirinskoye gas/condensate field offshore Sakhalin Island, under the Sakhalin III project.

Gazprom outlines gas supply route for Black Sea pipeline

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:38:00 GMT

Gazprom has completed preparation of project documents for Phase 1 of its Southern Corridor gas transmission system (GTS).

Azeri gas pipeline impact assessment submitted to Italy

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:20:00 GMT

The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) consortium has submitted its Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) to Italy’s Ministry of Environment.

Xcite awards North Sea Bentley oil field pipelay contract

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:01:00 GMT

Ocean Installer has a letter of intent from Xcite Energy Resources for work on the Bentley heavy oil development in the UK northern North Sea.

Pemex contracts Cal Dive for subsea pipeline installation

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:21:00 GMT

Pemex Exploración y Producción has contracted Cal Dive International Inc. (NYSE:DVR) for the installation of a 20-in subsea pipeline in 73 m water depth.

Gazprom, Eni say South Stream work to begin in December

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:56:00 GMT

Gazprom and Eni have agreed to adjust the terms and conditions for Russian natural gas supplies to Italy.

Converted pipelayer to connect Black Sea platforms

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:49:00 GMT

NJSC Chornomornaftogaz’s pipelay barge GMC Pride has left the Hidrodinamik Shipyard in Tuzla, Istanbul, following a conversion program.

DEPA retains hope of Shah Deniz gas export pipeline award

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:29:00 GMT

The partners in the Shah Deniz gas field development in the Caspian Sea have provisionally opted for exclusive negotiations with Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) on a gas export route to southern Europe.

Eni offloads stake in North Sea pipeline system

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:13:00 GMT

Eni has agreed to sell its 16.41% interest in Interconnector (UK) to Fluxys G SA, as part of a package valued at €150 million ($199 million).

Costs may narrow options for Azeri gas exports

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:11:00 GMT

Azerbaijan has a major role to play in securing Europe’s future energy security, according to a lecture by Professor Alan Riley of London’s City University.

Fast-acting actuators assist Umm Shaif gas transport

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:47:00 GMT

Biffi has supplied its largest-ever high torque pneumatic actuators to ADNOC for a project offshore Abu Dhabi.

Technip commissions Trinidad gasline coatings

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:25:00 GMT

Technip USA has contracted Bredero for concrete weight coatings, anode installation, and associated services for a Latin American offshore gasline project.

Pipeline monitoring system helps manage Qatar offshore gas flow assurance

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:25:00 GMT

Fugro GEOS has won a contract to provide Qatar Shell with round-the-clock support and maintenance support for a seabed water temperature monitoring system.

KGOC brings in Technip for Saudi/Kuwait pipeline

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:57:00 GMT

Kuwait Gulf Oil Co. (KGOC) has contracted Technip for engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning assistance for the Gas and Condensate Export System project.

Forum calls for improved Middle East oil pipeline routes

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:38:00 GMT

A paper from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy recommends improvements to the pipelines crossing the Arabian Peninsula.

Compressor station on schedule to feed Russian gas through Baltic pipeline

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:32:00 GMT

Construction is under way of a compressor station in Portovaya, northern Russia which will handle gas supplies for the second Nord Stream pipeline in the Baltic Sea.

Discovery Gas Transmission to add to deepwater GoM facilities

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:30:00 GMT

Foster Wheeler Upstream (FWLT:NASDAQ GS) has won a contract from Discovery Gas Transmission for design engineering and technical services for a junction platform, facilities, and associated pipelines within Discovery’s South Timbalier 283 Gulf of Mexico system.

Formal $15-billion Ichthys offshore EPC contract in place

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:16:00 GMT

The JKC joint venture has signed the formal $15-billion contract for engineering, procurement, and construction at the Ichthys LNG Project offshore Australia.

Hydratight devises Gulf bolting solution

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:12:00 GMT

Hydratight has supplied subsea construction services for a project in the Persian Gulf.

Subsea 7 lands BP Clair Ridge pipe connections

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:55:00 GMT

BP has awarded Subsea 7 a $100-million pipelay contract for the Clair Ridge project, west of Shetland in the UK sector.

Sensors and automation as profit enablers

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Production optimization, marginal field development and flow assurance all have one thing in common – sensors and automation as a means to make them possible.

Meters, sampling critical for effective multiphase flow management

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:44:00 GMT

Flow assurance is recognized as hugely important for the transportation of hydrocarbon fluids, since failures can be extremely costly to fix and can cause safety issues.

McDermott signs agreement for spool base services in Gulf of Mexico

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:57:00 GMT

McDermott International, Inc. says it has signed a 10-year frame agreement with Helix Subsea Construction, Inc. for spool base services in the Gulf of Mexico.

Deepwater pipelay concept from DNV can reduce cost, maintain safety

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:19:00 GMT

DNV has unveiled a new deepwater pipeline concept that it says can reduce the cost of a gas pipeline while maintaining the strictest integrity regime.

Deepwater GoM gas pipeline to be built

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:16:00 GMT

Williams Partners and DCP Midstream Partners plan to expand the Discovery natural gas gathering pipeline in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.

Castorone assigned Ichthys pipelay

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:57:00 GMT

INPEX has awarded Saipem an engineering, procurement, construction, and installation contract for the gas export pipeline at the Ichthys LNG Project in the Browse basin off Western Australia.

North Everest pipeline isolation successful

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:55:00 GMT

STATS Group, has completed an isolation project on BG’s North Everest platform to facilitate a maintenance/replacement works program.

Enterprise, Genesis Energy to build crude oil gathering pipeline in deepwater Gulf of Mexico

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:05:00 GMT

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. and Genesis Energy have executed crude oil transportation agreements with a consortium of six Gulf of Mexico producers.

Second Black Sea gas line a step closer

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:20:00 GMT

Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has granted all necessary and unconditional permits for construction and operation of the South Stream gas pipeline through the Turkish sector.

Sand management solution optimizes separator performance

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 03:42:00 GMT

As reservoirs mature there is an almost inevitable increase in water cut and associated sand production.

Elf contracts for record diameter bundle at West Franklin in North Sea

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:15:00 GMT

Elf Exploration UK has awarded Subsea 7 a $185-million SURF (subsea umbilical, riser, flowline) contract for the West Franklin Phase 2 development in the UK central graben area of the North Sea.

Saipem lands Latin America pipelay jobs

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:40:00 GMT

Saipem has won two offshore engineering contracts in South America with a total value of around $600 million.

Serimax delivers spool for Oselvar in North Sea

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:11:00 GMT

Serimax has completed a pipe spool fabrication project for Technip for the DONG-operated Oselvar development in the Norwegian North Sea.

Statoil extends Technip in pipe repair role

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:55:00 GMT

Technip has signed options for a two-year extension of a frame contract to provide Statoil with pipeline repair system (PRS) services.

Gas begins flowing through Nord Stream Line 1

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:35:00 GMT

The Nord Stream consortium reports that Line 1 of its Baltic Sea pipeline became operational on Nov. 8, and was commemorated by political and business leaders as making a significant contribution to Europe’s long-term energy security.

Bundle decommissioning procedures to be reviewed

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:25:00 GMT

A study will be initiated later this month aimed at providing guidance to Britain’s government on environmentally responsible methods for decommissioning offshore pipeline bundles.

Innovative engineering solves subsea pipeline tie-in challenge

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:25:20 GMT

Technip was recently contracted by Burullus Gas Co. (Burullus) to tie in an expansion to its existing subsea West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) facilities.

Nabucco pipeline facing delays

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:40:00 GMT

Gerhard Roiss, CEO of Austrian oil company OMV, has suggested that the proposed Nabucco gas export pipeline from the Caspian Sea could be delayed by up to a year.

CNOOC reports another Bohai Bay leak

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:50:00 GMT

CNOOC Ltd. reports an oil sheen in Bohai Bay near the Jinzhou 9-3 oil field.

Iran could take natural gas to India via subsea, report claims

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:35:00 GMT

An Indian delegation will travel to Iran for talks on construction of a new gas export line, according to Iranian news service Shana.

ITGI speediest outlet for Azeri gas, DEPA claims

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:20:00 GMT

The proposed ITGI pipeline system will be the quickest method of taking gas from Azerbaijan to European markets.

TAP, Geoplin plinovodi sign memorandum of understanding

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:15:00 GMT

The Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP) and the Slovenian transmission system operator Geoplin plinovodi d.o.o. have signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation (MOUC) to support the development of natural gas markets in southeast Europe and to enhance security of supply in this region.

Glass plug limits interventions on Forties well

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:50:00 GMT

TCO In-Well Technologies UK has completed a glass barrier system well opening application on the Forties field for Apache North Sea.

Azeri gas pipeline survey completed

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:10:00 GMT

ITGI (Interconnector Turkey Greece Italy) has completed an eight-month detailed marine survey for the offshore section of IGI Poseidon.

Trans Adriatic Pipeline submits Independent Natural Gas application to Greek regulator

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:05:00 GMT

The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) has submitted its application for the construction of an Independent Natural Gas System to RAE, the Greek Regulatory Authority for energy.

Sakhalin gas flows to eastern Russia

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:10:00 GMT

Gazprom has commissioned the first startup complex at the Sakhalin – Khabarovsk – Vladivostok gas transmission system (GTS), taking gas supplies to the Primorsky Krai region.

EU sanctions talks over Caspian gas import pipeline

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:00:00 GMT

The Council of the European Union has approved negotiations with Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan over a legal framework for the proposed Trans-Caspian gas pipeline system.

Baltic Sea pipeline preparations continue

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:30:00 GMT

Pre-commissioning has been completed on the first Nord Stream gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea, including pressure testing, cleaning, drying, and filling with nitrogen to eliminate any oxygen.

Trans Adriatic Pipeline submits single authorization application in Italy

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:06:00 GMT

The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) has submitted its single authorization application to the Ministry of Economic Development in Italy.

Offshore Europe 2011: HP retrievable bridge plug eases interventions

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:00:20 GMT

Interwell has introduced what it claims is the world’s first high pressure (HP) retrievable bridge plug capable of withstanding a differential pressure of 15,000 psi (1,034 bar).

Norway considers far north gas trunkline in Barents Sea

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:00:00 GMT

Norwegian operators are investigating development of a pipeline system to transport gas from fields in the Barents Sea.

ASCO awarded Gudrun pipe delivery assignment

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:45:00 GMT

Statoil has contracted ASCO for pipe handling services for the North Sea Gudrun field development.

Pipes in place for South Pars 15, 16 in Persian Gulf

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:40:00 GMT

Offshore pipelay is nearing completion at phases 15 and 16 of the South Pars gas field in the Persian Gulf.

Eni, Libyan National Council in accord to re-start Libyan gas export line

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:20:00 GMT

Eni has signed a memorandum with the Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC).

Accurate stone dumping protects Deep Panuke facilities offshore Canada

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:15:00 GMT

Tideway has completed an offshore installation program for EnCana’s Deep Panuke gas development offshore Nova Scotia, eastern Canada.

Final link completed at Russian end of Baltic gas line

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:50:00 GMT

The final weld connecting the offshore and onshore parts of the first Nord Stream gas line in northern Europe has been completed.

Solitaire completes Baltic Sea pipelay assignment

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:20:00 GMT

Allseas’ Solitaire has completed its installation work on Line 2 of the Nord Stream gas pipeline through the Baltic Sea.

Saipem to lay Niger Delta gas line

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:40:40 GMT

Shell Petroleum Development has contracted Saipem to install the Otumara-Saghara-Escravos gas pipeline in Nigeria.

TDW completes deepwater pipeline isolation in GoM

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:01:00 GMT

TDW Offshore Services L.L.C. has successfully completed a pipeline pressure isolation operation in the Gulf of Mexico for a major operator.

Nord Stream gains Danish assent

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:55:50 GMT

The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has given the Nord Stream group permission to operate the first of twin pipelines in the Baltic Sea that will transport gas from Russia to mainland Europe.

PSA extends Hod gas lift pipeline use

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:26:00 GMT

Petroleum Safety Authority Norway has authorized extended use of the Hod 4-in. gas lift pipeline in the North Sea through end-2014.

STATS Group completes first Congo pipeline installation

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:25:40 GMT

STATS Group has successfully completed a 20 in. valve change-out on the Yanga platform, offshore the Republic of Congo.

Chevron taps ROSEN for Gorgon pipeline inspections

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:15:50 GMT

The ROSEN Group has won four pipeline inspections for Chevron’s Gorgon project offshore Australia.

CRTS to coat gas pipeline offshore Saudi Arabia

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:00:30 GMT

CRTS Inc. has won a $48.4-million contract from Snamprogetti Saudi Arabia Ltd. to robotically coat internal field joints on Saudi Aramco’s offshore pipelines from new wells at Hasbah and Arabiyah gas fields.

First Algerian gas heads to Spain via Medgaz

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:35:40 GMT

First gas has flowed through the Medgaz trunkline taking supplies north from Algeria to mainland Spain via the Mediterranean Sea.

Looming SEMS rules will require new strategies

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:15:30 GMT

The 2010 Macondo oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico led to a number of investigations, reactions, and conclusions about the future of the US oil and gas industry, particularly regarding safety standards. In light of this, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Regulations and Enforcement (BOEMRE) created new regulations with the aim of enhancing safety standards.

Russian section of Nord Stream gas line in place

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:10:50 GMT

Allseas' Solitaire has completed installation of Line 2 of the Nord Stream gas pipeline in Russian waters.

EnerMech wins North Sea pre-com assignments

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:45:30 GMT

Subsea 7 has contracted EnerMech for pipeline pre-commissioning services in the Dutch North Sea.

Nord Stream completes subsea tie-ins

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:20:20 GMT

All three sections of the first Nord Stream 1,224-km (760-mi) gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea have been joined together using underwater hyperbaric tie-ins.

BOEMRE changes offshore inspection process, adds training center

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:05:50 GMT

The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement (BOEMRE) is making good on its promise to step up offshore inspections.

Luva gas line concept imminent

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:41:00 GMT

Norwegian fields holding a total of around 200 bcm of gas will be developed between now and 2020, according to Gassco.

Total commissions Anguille to Torpille pipelay

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:05:30 GMT

Total Gabon has contracted Sea Trucks to install a 32-km (19.9-mi) gas pipeline between the Anguille and Torpille fields offshore Gabon.

SolveiG set to join Norway pipeline group

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:30:40 GMT

Statoil is selling a 24.1% direct and indirect stake in the Gassled pipelines joint venture to SolveiG Gas Norway for NOK 17.35 billion ($3.2 billion).

Downhole plug operated remotely

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:30:30 GMT

TCO In-Well Technologies UK has completed the first remote opening of its Tubing Disappearing Plug 2 (TDP-2) on a subsea well offshore the UK.

New hydrate skid offers deepwater remediation option

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:55:00 GMT

A new hydrate remediation system from Wright’s Well Control Services (WWCS) recently cleared a hydrate-blocked pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM) in 7,200 ft (about 2,100 m) of water. According to Wright’s President David C. Wright, the WWCS skid provides previously unavailable functionality, as it does not depend on hydraulic energy from an ROV.

McDermott wins pipeline installation contract from Pemex

Tue, 31 May 2011 20:15:30 GMT

McDermott says that it has been awarded a contract by Pemex Exploración y Producción for procurement, construction and installation of three oil and gas pipelines in Mexico’s Bay of Campeche.

ENGlobal contracted for Caspian oil line engineering

Tue, 31 May 2011 15:30:10 GMT

Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) has awarded ENGlobal an engineering, procurement, and commissioning services agreement relating to expansion of the Caspian oil export pipeline.

Froozan pipelay underway

Fri, 27 May 2011 14:55:30 GMT

The pipelay vessel Abouzar 1200 has started the shore-pull operation for a pipeline for the Froozan oil field in the Persian Gulf, according to Iranian Offshore Engineering Co.

TDW aids Egypt gas line connections

Fri, 27 May 2011 14:51:00 GMT

T.D. Williamson (TDW) has completed a subsea hot tap intervention in the Egyptian sector of the Mediterranean Sea.