The April 2026 issue of World Pipelines is now published: read it online here bit.ly/4sR1yh3 Print copies are on their way to subscribers, or you can pick up at copy at Pipeline Technology Conference (ptc) in Berlin, or at the Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada (PLCAC) convention in Maui. Many thanks to our contributing authors for this issue: Atmos International, H2C (H2 Clipper, Inc | H2C Safety Pipe, Inc.), Texas Pipeline Association, Stark Solutions, ROSEN, NDT Global, IPLOCA, Wood, Kent, and American Augers. Front cover artwork comes courtesy of our friend at SCAIP: bit.ly/4m3tbRq Subscribe for free (digital or print): worldpipelines.com/.../world…

In just two weeks, we’ll be hosting a webinar with @Tracerco, to showcase how Discovery™ is helping operators improve pipeline performance and integrity through advanced flow assurance monitoring and non-intrusive inspection technology. Tracerco’s expert Jim Bramlett, Commercial Manager – The Americas, will discuss how high-resolution monitoring can be used to detect and characterise wax deposition within operational pipelines, providing greater insight into developing flow restrictions before they impact production. Sign up for free here: bit.ly/4dwxDnM

What does 30 years of UK pipeline industry collaboration actually look like? In the new World Pipelines Podcast episode (worldpipelines.com/podcasts/…), Elizabeth Corner spoke to Clive Zanker, Chair of UKOPA, about the organisation’s journey over the past three decades, from the foundations of modern UK pipeline safety frameworks through to today’s debates around decarbonisation, CCS infrastructure, hydrogen, and future energy networks. Listen now: worldpipelines.com/podcasts/…

Join @Stats__Group for a webinar tomorrow! Secure your free space here: bit.ly/48FIev0 This live webinar will explore the latest developments in dual seal completion plug technology, focusing on how independently testable barriers and integrated verification capabilities are redefining best practice. Attendees will gain insight into how energised seals provide double block and bleed (DBB) isolation at the completion stage, eliminating reliance on single O-ring seals and removing the uncertainty of correct positioning and guaranteeing leak-tight isolation. The session will also examine the engineering principles behind the functionality and testing of dual compression seals, mechanical lock verification, and fail-safe activation systems. In addition, it will highlight how these innovations improve sealing performance on imperfect geometries, streamline deployment, and reduce equipment requirements, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and reducing project timelines. Sign up for free here: bit.ly/48FIev0

Today is World Environment Day, a global initiative led by the United Nations Environment Programme to encourage awareness and action for environmental protection. At @WorldPipelines, sustainability and environmental stewardship are topics we cover throughout the year, from carbon capture and storage to emissions reduction, integrity management, and the pipeline technologies helping to shape a lower-carbon future. We're also looking at ways to make our events more environmentally conscious. Earlier this year, through Treeapp, World Pipelines funded the planting of 40 trees in Tanzania as part of our CCS Forum event. It's a small contribution, but one we're proud to support.

On Wednesday, 10th June 2026, at 14:00 UTC, join us for a webinar on ‘Advancing hot tap completion: Dual Seal Plug technology for safer, more efficient operations’, led by: bit.ly/48FIev0 Angus Bowie, Engineering Director, @Stats__Group. Angus will examine the engineering principles behind the functionality and testing of dual compression seals, mechanical lock verification, and fail-safe activation systems. In addition, it will highlight how these innovations improve sealing performance on imperfect geometries, streamline deployment, and reduce equipment requirements, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and reducing project timelines. Register now for free: bit.ly/48FIev0

World Pipelines is hosting an online webinar with @Tracerco on Thursday, 25 June 2026: bit.ly/4dwxDnM This webinar will showcase how Discovery™ enhances pipeline performance and integrity through advanced flow assurance monitoring and high-resolution, non-intrusive inspection capabilities. The technology enables the detection and characterisation of wax deposition within operational pipelines, supporting improved understanding of developing flow restrictions. The webinar will also explore how these capabilities support safer operations, reduced operational risk, and stronger decision-making across both flow assurance and integrity management teams. Reserve your free space here: bit.ly/4dwxDnM

Join us for a webinar with @Tracerco on Thursday, 25 June 2026, titled ‘Discovery: Enhancing Pipeline Integrity and Flow Assurance Through Non-Intrusive Strake Inspection’. Tracerco’s company expert Jim Bramlett, Commercial Manager – The Americas, will showcase how Discovery™ enhances pipeline performance and integrity through advanced flow assurance monitoring and high-resolution, non-intrusive inspection capabilities. The technology enables the detection and characterisation of wax deposition within operational pipelines, supporting improved understanding of developing flow restrictions. Sign up for free here: bit.ly/4dwxDnM

Join us and @Stats__Group on Wednesday, 10th June 2026, at 14:00 UTC for a detailed technical webinar: ‘Advancing hot tap completion: Dual Seal Plug technology for safer, more efficient operations’. Completion plugs have long represented a critical yet under-engineered stage in hot tapping operations, where traditional single-seal designs introduce an inherent and often unverified safety risk. Recent advancements in completion plug technology are now addressing this long-standing gap, delivering a step change in both operational integrity and personnel safety. By attending, participants will better understand how next-generation completion plug solutions can improve safety compliance, minimise operational risk, and deliver long-term value across both onshore and subsea pipeline interventions. Register for free: bit.ly/48FIev0

Join @honeywell for a free webinar tomorrow! Secure your free space: bit.ly/3R7yBiK Expanding capacity through new infrastructure is often capital intensive, time consuming, and subject to permitting and geopolitical constraints. As a result, many organisations are turning their attention to how they can extract more value from the assets they already operate. This webinar explores practical strategies for increasing throughput and improving resilience in existing transmission pipeline systems. Don’t miss this unique opportunity. Register for free here: bit.ly/3R7yBiK

Our free webinar with @Stats__Group is on Wednesday, 10th June 2026, 14:00 UTC! In this webinar you can learn: • Why traditional single-seal completion plugs pose safety and operational risks. • How dual seal technology works and why independently testable barriers matter. • The principles behind DBB isolation, seal energisation, and verification systems. • How these innovations improve safety compliance, reduce risk, and boost operational efficiency. • The practical benefits for both onshore and subsea pipeline projects, including time and cost savings. Claim your free seat: bit.ly/48FIev0

Join us and @honeywell on Thursday, 21 May 2026 for an insightful webinar titled ‘Unlocking Hidden Capacity: Maximising Throughput and Resilience in Existing Long-Distance Pipelines’ This webinar explores practical strategies for increasing throughput and improving resilience in existing transmission pipeline systems. Topics include operational optimisation, hydraulic efficiency, simulation and what-if analysis, equipment reliability, chemical and thermal flow improvement techniques, remote operations, digital decision support, and cybersecurity considerations. The session will also examine how operators can evaluate trade-offs between throughput, energy consumption, risk, and maintainability to build a more adaptive and resilient pipeline operation. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discover the power of digital technologies. Sign up for free here: bit.ly/3R7yBiK

📣 Premier Coatings Limited on longevity, and lessons from the field at Pipeline Technology Conference (ptc) 2026 📣 At ptc 2026 in Berlin last week, Elizabeth Corner, Senior Editor at World Pipelines, talked to ANDREW STUART, Director Winn & Coals International and Premier Coatings and Chris Winn, Group Chairman Winn & Coales International about long-term protection in a changing pipeline landscape. Make sure to check out the full interview below 👇

The @Stats__Group webinar is on Wednesday, 10th June 2026, at 14:00 UTC. Secure your free spot today: bit.ly/48FIev0 The session will also examine the engineering principles behind the functionality and testing of dual compression seals, mechanical lock verification, and fail-safe activation systems. In addition, it will highlight how these innovations improve sealing performance on imperfect geometries, streamline deployment, and reduce equipment requirements, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and reducing project timelines. Sign up for free here: bit.ly/48FIev0

Santos Ltd takes FID on Agogo Production facility tie-in project in Papua New Guinea The APF Tie-In Project will deliver gas from the Santos-operated Agogo Production Facility to the PNG LNG gas pipeline via a new 19 km pipeline, together with two new wells and associated production facility modifications. Read the full story here 👉 worldpipelines.com/business-…

In just two weeks, we’ll be hosting a webinar with @honeywell, exploring practical strategies for increasing throughput and improving resilience in existing transmission pipeline systems. Honeywell’s expert Ramindu Heiyantuduwa, Solution Offering Lead Midstream (Pipelines & Terminals) and Adam Harris, Vertical Market Leader for Pipelines and Terminals will discuss topics such as operational optimisation, hydraulic efficiency, simulation and what-if analysis, equipment reliability, chemical and thermal flow improvement techniques, remote operations, digital decision support, and cybersecurity considerations. Sign up for free here: bit.ly/3R7yBiK

📣 KROHNE launches new PipePatrol NEO solution at ptc 2026 📣 Pipeline Technology Conference (ptc) took place in Berlin last week, our very own Senior Editor of World Pipelines Elizabeth Corner, interviewed KROHNE's experts Maximilian Ihring, Global Sales Support Manager & Sales Manager Europe – Pipeline Management Solutions at KROHNE and Daniel Vogt, Global Business Unit Manager - PipePatrol Pipeline Management Solutions about their new leak detection, theft detection, and monitoring solution – PipePatrol NEO. Watch the full interview below 👇

Join us on Wednesday, 10th June 2026, 14:00 UTC, as we host an exclusive free webinar featuring @Stats__Group: bit.ly/48FIev0 In this webinar industry expert Angus Bowie, Engineering Director will walk our audience through the latest developments in dual seal completion plug technology, focusing on how independently testable barriers and integrated verification capabilities are redefining best practice. Attendees will gain insight into how energised seals provide double block and bleed (DBB) isolation at the completion stage, eliminating reliance on single O-ring seals and removing the uncertainty of correct positioning and guaranteeing leak-tight isolation. Register for free here: bit.ly/48FIev0

AMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance standards incorporated into Federal Pipeline Safety Regulations 🦺The updates incorporate by reference revised editions of NACE SP0206 and NACE SP0502 into 49 C.F.R. Parts 192 and 195, further aligning regulatory requirements with current industry practices for managing internal and external corrosion in pipeline systems. Read the full story here 👇 bit.ly/4f1cNiL

World Pipelines is hosting an online webinar with @honeywell on Thursday, 21 May 2026: bit.ly/3R7yBiK Expanding capacity through new infrastructure is often capital intensive, time consuming, and subject to permitting and geopolitical constraints. As a result, many organisations are turning their attention to how they can extract more value from the assets they already operate. This webinar explores practical strategies for increasing throughput and improving resilience in existing transmission pipeline systems. Topics include operational optimisation, hydraulic efficiency, simulation and what-if analysis, equipment reliability, chemical and thermal flow improvement techniques, remote operations, digital decision support, and cybersecurity considerations. Reserve your free space here: bit.ly/3R7yBiK