Alberta Energy Regulator urges companies to step up detection of pipeline leaks

The Alberta Energy Regulator is urging pipeline operators to do a better job of developing and maintaining programs to discover leaks after it examined nearly two dozen spills over the last three years.

Alaska - house committee approves increase in spill penalties

The House Resources Committee in Alaska sent House Bill 322, legislation to increase penalties for fuel and oil spills to the Finance Committee on February 12th for consideration.

Airlines cancel flights and ration fuel following pipeline leak

Airlines are cancelling flights in New Zealand and adding stops for long-haul services after a pipeline bringing jet fuel to Auckland airport was closed due to a leak.

Achilles JQS qualification

Atmos International is again qualified for the Achilles Joint Qualification System (JQS).

Accurate simulation of ethylene pipelines

Pipeline simulation and hydraulic modelling of Ethylene is one of the most challenging tasks in the pipeline industry. The difficulty is that Ethylene properties can change significantly due to changes in temperature and pressure.