Pipelines

From the deserts of West Texas to the frigid deep sea, pipelines are the oil and gas industry's circulatory system, moving production from wellhead to market. Keeping the world's pipelines up and running safely involves expert engineering and a host of technologies, old and new. In this month's Spotlight on Pipelines, Upstream Technology examines how the oil business keeps things flowing smoothly.

WORKHORSE: The 330-metre long vessel has a pulling capacity of 750 tonnes in normal pipelay mode. An articulated stinger adds 120 metres to the overall length during S-lay operations.
WORKHORSE: The 330-metre long vessel has a pulling capacity of 750 tonnes in normal pipelay mode. An articulated stinger adds 120 metres to the overall length during S-lay operations.
Published 15 September 2017, 16:19Updated 15 September 2017, 16:25