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Four new petroleum liquids pipelines have been completed in the U.S. since 2023

Since 2023, pipeline companies have completed four new petroleum liquids pipeline projects in the U.S.—three crude oil pipeline projects and one hydrocarbon gas liquids (HGL) project—according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) recently updated Liquids Pipeline Projects Database.

Flowserve completes acquisition of MOGAS Industries

Flowserve Corp., a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, has completed the acquisition of MOGAS Industries.

Enbridge sanctions pipelines to support bp's new deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico development

Enbridge Inc. will build, own and operate crude oil and natural gas pipelines in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico for the recently sanctioned Kaskida development, operated by bp Exploration & Production Co.

SIBUR to build ethylene pipeline from NKNKh to Kazanorgsintez at 2.5x more capacity by 2026

SIBUR is preparing to implement a project to reconstruct the pipeline that supplies ethylene from PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim to PJSC Kazanorgsintez.

Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion pushes rivals to cut rates, for now

Pipelines that historically carry Canadian crude to the U.S. are cutting rates and looking to ship different grades of crude oil due to rising competition from the newly expanded Trans Mountain pipeline.

Validate skin temperature in refractory-lined pipes using manual calculation vs. FEA analysis

Black Cat Consulting & Engineering Services W.L.L.: Nelluri, V.

Accurately estimating skin temperature and understanding the impact of refractory lining on thermal performance are crucial aspects of piping system design, operation and maintenance. By recognizing the multifaceted role of refractory lining in enhancing operational efficiency, mitigating risks and extending the lifespan of industrial piping systems, industries can optimize their processes and ensure the reliability and safety of their infrastructure. 

How important is connected pipework to PSVs?

Worley India Pvt. Ltd.: Prabhu, V.

The purpose of this article is to explain additional process considerations for pipework connected to PSVs, such as isolation valves, layout, orientation, forces and moments. 

Update: Slovakia, Hungary rebuff EU call to replace lost Russian oil via Croatia

Slovakia and Hungary on Friday rebuffed a European Commission (EU) suggestion that they could replace lost Russian oil supplies via an alternative route through Croatia, saying it was too costly.

Update: Ukraine PM says Lukoil sanctions do not threaten Slovakia's energy security

Kyiv's sanctions prohibiting the transit of oil from Russian producer Lukoil do not pose a threat to Slovakia's energy security, Ukraine's prime minister said on Wednesday.

Photography in the oil and gas industry: Its significance and best practices

Antonoil Service: Abid, J.  |  Sarwat, A

Producing photographs of and within process plants requires special attention and discipline.