Pipeline pigging helps operators remove debris, improve flow efficiency and prepare pipelines for inline inspection by selecting the right pigging tools and cleaning strategies.
Operators are facing increasing integrity risks tied to aging facility and process piping systems, prompting greater focus on risk-based inspection, mapping and modern inline inspection technologies.
Automatic pig valve launchers enable simplified pigging automation, reducing site visits, costs and emissions for high-frequency and remote pipeline operations.
Current Magnetometry Inspection (CMI) uses multi-frequency AC fields, AI/ML, and dense aboveground sensing to 3D-map pipelines, calculate EIR-free, and distinguish passivated versus actively corroding defects—enabling targeted digs on unpiggable lines without disrupting CP or operations.
A new pipeline system, MASiP, uses embedded fiber-optic technology to deliver real-time monitoring of pressure, stress, strain, and vibration. The innovation enables smarter pig tracking, reduces stuck pig risks, and could significantly cut costs and downtime for pipeline operators.
Petrobras is expanding its subsea pipeline integrity program with new inspection tools and strategies for both piggable and unpiggable lines. The initiative focuses on advanced crack detection, hybrid PIGs, and external screening technologies to enhance safety and extend pipeline life.
(P&GJ) — Pipelines can accumulate deposits and debris, with fouling influenced by fluid composition, contaminants like hydrogen sulfide and heavy metals, and operating conditions such as temperature, pressure, and flow.
T.D. Williamson’s innovative recovery tool and SmartPlug technology successfully resolved a stalled pig issue in an offshore pipeline, restoring normal operations and avoiding costly disruptions.
The pipeline-pigging service market is projected by Nestor to reach $12 billion by year-end 2036, thriving at a CAGR of 6% during the forecast period. The industry size of pipeline pigging garnered $9 billion in the year 2023.
For the most part, the equipment meant to keep pipelines up and running remains up and running itself. When something goes wrong, a routine repair is often all it takes to set things right.
A breakdown of the products and services provided by the PPSA members will be found by clicking the link below. The PPSA members can help you with sourcing pigs and carrying out pigging projects.
Oil and gas operators the world over face the same set of challenges, best summed up as requiring that they identify and implement the safest and most cost-effective way of maximizing hydrocarbon output.
In this Pipeline & Gas Journal exclusive, delve into the evolution and current state of in-line inspection (ILI) technologies for hydrogen-blend pipelines, focusing on the advancements in crack detection, material flaw identification, and corrosion monitoring.
Geospatial analytics is revolutionizing pipeline management for oil and gas companies, enabling efficient monitoring of vast infrastructure. Utilizing A.I.-powered technologies, this approach detects potential leaks, encroachments, and chemical traces, ensuring early detection and minimizing environmental impact.
Bridger Pipeline operates a crude oil gathering system, of approximately 3,500 miles, in the Williston Basin of western North Dakota, eastern Montana and the Powder River Basin of Wyoming. The system contains many small-diameter (3-inch to 6-inch) gathering lines that are a challenge to inspect with ILI tools.
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