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AC interference on pipelines can create both a safety hazard and damage to the pipeline from AC corrosion. AC voltage mitigation systems have been developed that ground the pipeline at appropriate locations to ensure both steady-state and fault-related AC voltages are maintained at safe levels. One of the greatest challenges with these systems is to provide effective earthing without negatively affecting the cathodic protection (CP) system used for corrosion management on the pipeline. Without properly isolating the CP system from the earthing system, pipeline operators will likely find it difficult to maintain adequate CP potentials.

This webinar will provide a brief overview of the mechanisms of AC interference on pipelines, common methods employed for AC voltage mitigation, and a brief description of solid-state decouplers and their operation. In addition, key guidelines for applying decouplers with AC mitigation systems will be discussed, including: decoupler ratings, effects of decoupler capacitance on interrupted surveys, and available solutions.

Sponsor: STATS Group

This webinar will discuss a North American case study showcasing the combined use of line stop and in-line isolation technologies for a mainline valve replacement project. By using advanced isolation methods, the pipeline remained fully pressurized throughout the operation, significantly reducing downtime and minimizing the length of pipeline taken out of service.

The session will walk through the full scope of work, including the simultaneous deployment of STATS Group’s BISEP and Remote Tecno Plug (RTP) tools. We’ll examine the key factors that influenced the operator’s choice of isolation method, provide an in-depth look at the design, function, and differences between the BISEP and RTP, and share broader considerations for selecting the right temporary isolation technology. If you are involved in pipeline repair and maintenance activities, this webinar will offer valuable insight into when and why operators might choose line stop or in-line isolation solutions.

Sponsor: Penguin Solutions

As cyber threats to critical infrastructure grow more sophisticated, securing pipeline operations at the edge—where IT and OT converge—is more critical than ever. This webinar, hosted by Pipeline & Gas Journal in partnership with Penguin Solutions, brings together industry experts from Fortinet, Claroty, and Trace3. They will explore best practices for strengthening cybersecurity in distributed pipeline environments while bridging IT and OT security gaps.

What You’ll Learn:

• Key vulnerabilities in pipeline edge infrastructure and the risks of IT/OT convergence

• Strategies for mitigating cyber threats while ensuring operational continuity

• Best practices for integrating Edge Computing into a unified IT/OT cybersecurity framework

• Real-world case studies on securing interconnected IT and OT environments

Whether you're an IT or OT professional, security specialist, or pipeline operator, this session will provide actionable insights to help you strengthen cybersecurity at the edge while enabling seamless IT/OT integration.

Join us for an exclusive webcast, during which Gulf Energy Information's expert editors will deliver deep insights into President Trump’s policies' impact on global energy markets. This webcast will explore recent shifts in U.S. energy policies and their global repercussions. Key topics include regulatory changes, adjustments in subsidies and taxes, and potential impacts on the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors worldwide.

We will explore the ramifications of the U.S. emerging as a net energy exporter and its impact on global supply chains, as well as evolving trade relations and geopolitical alliances with major oil players like OPEC, Russia, and China. The webcast will also examine energy security, geopolitical risks, and emerging trends in renewable energy investments.

Additional discussions will focus on technological innovation, energy transition, and the role of AI in adapting to policy changes. Finally, we’ll explore how these developments may influence future energy prices, demand, and the overall market landscape.

Sponsored by: GPT Industries

As global energy demands surge and HVAC transmission capacities increase through reconductoring and other advancements, the integrity of buried metallic pipelines faces significant threats. Induced alternating current (AC) and high direct current (DC) potentials in pipelines—often caused by proximity to high-voltage power lines—pose complex challenges to cathodic protection systems and pipeline coatings. These currents can lead to coating degradation phenomena such as undercutting, shielding, pH changes, and accelerated corrosion, compromising long-term pipeline integrity.

This presentation will address:

• The mechanisms through which AC and high DC potentials interact with pipeline coatings and cathodic protection systems, leading to coating disbondment, accelerated corrosion, and hydrogen embrittlement.

• The detrimental effects of AC-induced corrosion, which can result in rapid localized damage and through-wall failures in as little as six months, and the exacerbating role of modern reconductoring techniques, which double HVAC transmission capacities without the need for new infrastructure or permits.

• The critical need for regulatory and industry collaboration in establishing more comprehensive communication and monitoring practices between HVAC and pipeline operators, particularly in shared rights-of-way corridors. Effective collaboration can mitigate unforeseen risks posed by increased transmission loads that pipeline operators may not have been made aware of.