This year’s international construction report details some of the more notable midstream projects. While most are planned to meet increasing energy demand, some could be held back by funding and political issues.
The pipeline management system, which includes lading gas modeling software, pipeline simulators and real-time leak detection systems, for the Bunde-Etzel gas pipeline in Western Europe will be provided by GL Noble Denton.
By Peggy Williams and Jeannie Stell, Oil and Gas Investor
Marcellus shale-gas producers are pulling ever more rigs into the play, and midstream operators are using every financial tool available to keep rolling out takeaway capacity.
A new pipe-handling system, initially designed for upstream drillers, finds a home with midstream constructors seeking a hands-off method for picking up, moving and placing pipe.
Standardized automation controls for compressor stations help reduce engineering and commissioning time to keep the 1,700-mile Rockies Express Pipeline on schedule.