Review and analysis of pipeline leak detection methods
December 2022
A pipeline burst or rupture causing a leak may significantly impact the environment and the reputation of the company operating the pipeline. In recent years, oil and gas pipelines are expected to be...
Share article
A comprehensive review of polyethylene pipes: Failure mechanisms, performance models, inspection methods, and repair solutions
June 2024
•Polyethylene (PE) pipes account for up to 90–95 % of new gas distribution pipelines in Europe and the United States.•The failure of a PE pipe is a multivariate problem that can occur due to pre-existing...
Share article
Quantification of methane emissions from typical natural gas stations using on-site measurement technology
June 2025
•Fugitive methane emission measurements at typical stations of the natural gas pipeline network using a hydrogen flame ionization detector and a high-flow methane tester.•There is a statistically significant...
Share article
Experimental study on the leakage identification for the buried gas pipeline via vibration signals
June 2025
It is difficult to detect and locate small leakages, especially for buried pipelines. Therefore, a non-intrusive leakage identification method for buried gas pipelines is proposed in this study. Accelerometers...
Share article
Supercritical/dense-phase CO2 pipeline leakage diffusion experiment and hazard distance prediction method
June 2025
The study of the diffusion characteristics of CO2 leakage in pipelines and the determination of the hazardous distance resulting from such leakage under various working conditions are crucial for identifying...
Share article
Experimental and numerical investigation on hyperelastic sealing disc contact behavior in pipeline, a comparison between fluid-driven and pull-through approaches
June 2025
Pipelines are widely recognized as the safest and most efficient means of fluid transportation. Pipeline pigging, a secure and reliable technique, is employed for both cleaning and sealing pipelines...
Share article
Advancements and future outlook of safety monitoring, inspection and assessment technologies for oil and gas pipeline networks
Available online 19 March 2025
The expansion of high-grade steel, large-diameter, and high-pressure pipelines, along with the integration of new energy and unconventional media into oil and gas pipeline networks, poses significant...
Share article
Critical flow velocity phenomenon in erosion-corrosion of pipelines: determination methods, mechanisms and applications
March 2021
The critical flow velocity phenomenon is common in erosion-corrosion of many materials. It is of great importance to develop methods to determine the critical flow velocity and understand mechanisms...
Share article
Reliability analysis of slow crack growth in HDPE pipes: Impact of buried pipeline design and soil characteristics
June 2025
This study delves into one of the most common fracture mechanisms in polyethylene pipes and the primary cause of their long-term failure, the slow crack growth (SCG) phenomenon. This failure mode in...
Share article
Risk-based pipeline integrity management: A road map for the resilient pipelines
March 2021
Pipelines are the most vital energy-transportation mediums of today’s energy-intensive economies. To a level, pipeline integrity is tied to the continuous development and robustness of modern societies,...
Share article
Review of minimum requirements and development of guidance for weld spacing
September 2022
Follow-on work to a recently completed joint industry project pertaining to hot tap branch connections included the development of guidance on minimum spacing between various combinations of adjacent...
Share article
A review of computer vision applications for asset inspection in the oil and gas Industry
Available online 10 December 2024
This review explores the current application of computer vision (CV) technologies in the inspection of pipelines within the oil and gas industry, highlighting the methodologies, challenges, and advancements...
Share article
Drag reduction in single-phase crude oil flow: A mini-review
December 2022
It is well recognized that a major issue for fluid flows in many industrial pipe systems, including the transportation of crude oil, is the high energy consumption in the pipeline system brought on...
Share article
Advances in intelligent identification of fiber-optic vibration signals in oil and gas pipelines
December 2024
Based on the principles and characteristics of distributed fiber optic monitoring technology, this paper introduces the current research progress in identifying fiber optic vibration signals in oil...
Share article
A techno-economic study of the strategy for hydrogen transport by pipelines in Canada
September 2023
•Analyzed the various hydrogen transportation methods.•Suggested the optimal option for hydrogen transport in Canada.•Discussed the technical challenges when repurposing existing pipeline for hydrogen...
Share article
Oil pipeline leakage monitoring developments in China
December 2023
Pipeline is the most economical and efficient way of oil transportation, pipeline integrity management is an effective means to prevent pipeline accidents and ensure the safe operation of pipelines...
Share article
CRA Clad Pipes: Do Their Benefits Justify Sole Selection?
Available online 13 December 2024
This article presents a case study of a gas leak at a girth weld on a subsea spool. The leak occurred 14 days after the pipeline's start-up. The pipeline in question was a 36-inch CRA clad pipeline,...
Share article
Energy pipeline degradation condition assessment using predictive analytics – challenges, issues, and future directions
September 2024
It is of paramount importance to ensure the safe operation of energy pipelines for pipeline owners and operators. Therefore, effective condition assessment of pipelines is imperative. For this purpose,...
Share article
Blending hydrogen in existing natural gas pipelines: Integrity consequences from a fitness for service perspective
December 2023
Blending hydrogen in existing natural gas pipelines compromises steel integrity because it increases fatigue crack growth, promotes subcritical cracking and decreases fracture toughness. In this regard,...
Share article
Crack assessment in spiral-welded pipelines repaired by composite patch: A SMART and failure assessment diagram approach
March 2025
This study presents a methodology for assessing cracks in spiral-welded pipelines (SWPs) repaired with composite sleeves, utilizing the Separating Morphing and Adaptive Remeshing Technique (SMART) for...
Share article
An investigation of mitigating the safety and security risks allied with oil and gas pipeline projects
September 2021
Oil and Gas Pipeline (OGP) projects face a wide range of safety and security Risk Factors (RFs) globally, particularly in the oil and gas producing countries having insecure environment and poor safety...
Share article
Surface pipeline leak detection using realtime sensor data analysis
June 2023
The most common type of Leak Detection System (LDS) is designed to detect leaks that generate a sufficient pressure variation which can be detected at either the inlet or the outlet sensors. However,...
Share article
Research progress on dynamic crack propagation and crack arrest models of supercritical and dense-phase CO2 pipelines
Available online 5 January 2025
In the past decade, research on the propagation and arrest of CO2 pipeline fractures has achieved some results. This paper comprehensively reviews and evaluates the full-scale burst test, theoretical...
Share article
Application and prospects of multi-phase pipeline simulation technology in empowering the intelligent oil and gas fields
September 2023
This paper reviews the application of multiphase flow simulation technology for constructing intelligent oil and gas fields. By utilizing the theoretical multiphase flow simulation model and solution...
Share article
Standards and codes for hydrogen in pipeline infrastructure: testing, qualification, and integrity assessment
Available online 21 May 2025
•Framework with Gaps: Current standards provide foundational guidance for qualifying materials and infrastructure in hydrogen service but are insufficient for addressing the unique challenges of hydrogen...
Share article
