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A look inside API Recommended Practice 1175, part eight

In December of 2015, the American Petroleum Institute issued the first edition of Recommended Practice 1175; Pipeline Leak Detection Program. Over the next few weeks, this blog will explore the meaning of this new document that communicates proven industry practices in the development and management of a leak detection plan.

A look inside API Recommended Practice 1175 - part three

In December of 2015, the American Petroleum Institute issued the first edition of Recommended Practice 1175; Pipeline Leak Detection Program. Over the next few weeks, this blog will explore the meaning of this new document that communicates proven industry practices in the development and management of a leak detection plan.

Published Rule for Hazardous Liquid Lines and Leak Detection

The announcement by the US Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) will see leak detection extended beyond high consequence areas (HCA) as of July 1st, 2020. The move will thousands of miles of hazardous liquid pipelines through the US. covered. In addition, areas that are exposed to extreme weather conditions and natural disasters will be scrutinized further. Rural gathering lines are not included as part of the widened regulations.

Atmos SIM Offline pipeline simulation tool helps optimize oil gathering networks

Are drones the future of pipeline maintenance?

As the continued pinch felt by the oil industry due to low prices and over-supply continues to make new oil and gas exploration projects hard to be financially viable, recent developments in drone technology may offer a solution.