Construction

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.

Burgeoning production potential continues to surpass expectations in the Haynesville shale. Can pipeline capacity keep pace?

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.

The Rockies are growing, and not just in geological terms. Midstream owners, operators and builders are expanding to move more gas to market.

Operators are working to insure that transportation capacity is available for growing oil and gas production.

In recent years, state entities and international operators have built several new oil and gas transportation systems.

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.

The number of estimated gas distribution main miles has increased to 1.208 million, according to PHMSA.  

While there is significant infrastructure in place, deepwater developments will need new pipelines or access to existing systems

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.     

With the introduction of pipelayers to its lineup, Volvo strengthens its offerings to onshore pipeline contractors.

As gas companies use PE pipe in more demanding applications, resistance to rapid crack propagation becomes more important.

For its Eastern Shelf CO2 Pipeline project, Kinder Morgan specifies line pipe with a fine-grained steel, and good toughness and ductility.

Innovative subsea technologies and methods help overcome design and installation challenges on Blind Faith project in the Gulf of Mexico.