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Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd. supplies innovative FJC system for offshore pipelay project

In June 2024, a Malaysia-based oil and gas company embarked on an ambitious offshore pipelay campaign aimed at developing three offshore gas fields in Southeast Asia. The project required the protection of 3,300 field…

Vacuworx lifting systems used on pipeline project in Chile

Recently, Vacuworx equipment was employed on a significant water and mine tailings pipeline project in the commune of Machalí, situated in the Libertador General Bernardo O’Higgins Region, approximately 50 km from Rancagua, Chile. This project…

TESI S.p.A. presents its new splash zone coating ENVIRAWRAP

The marine environment is known as a harsh and extremely corrosive environment due to continuous contact with highly aerated sea water and the erosive effects of spray, waves and tidal actions, which destroy any protective…

Tekfen Construction appoints Serhat Pütürgeli as President

Serhat Pütürgeli, who has held various positions such as Project Manager, Regional Director, and Vice President at Tekfen Construction since 2003, was appointed as President as of 1 July 2024. Tekfen Construction, established in…

Seal for Life Industries’ Covalence-Dirax coating system used in India

Seal For Life Industries recent project used the fiberglass reinforced Covalence-Dirax field joint coating system for the girth weld protection of 3LPE coated pipelines. The pipelines were laid by HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling) methodology in…

Nesma & Partners awarded Aramco contract for Fadhili Gas Plant Expansion

Aramco has awarded engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts worth USD 7.7bn to SAMSUNG Engineering Company, GS Engineering & Construction Corporation, and Nesma & Partners for a major expansion of its Fadhili Gas Plant in…

MONTER – STROJARSKE MONTAŽE d.d. advances energy infrastructure with Zlobin – Bosiljevo Gas Pipeline

Significant progress has been achieved in the construction of the 58 km Zlobin – Bosiljevo DN 800/100 main gas pipeline in Croatia. This crucial infrastructure project is designed to transport natural gas from the LNG…

MAX STREICHER S.p.A. awarded two contracts for Linea Adriatica project expansion

Snam, the leading Italian operator in natural gas transport, has been developing the Linea Adriatica project. The infrastructure will support the energy security and energy transition of Italy and Europe. MAX STREICHER S.p.A. has recently…

Hölscher Wasserbau’s key role in Germany’s energy transition

Germany is currently implementing numerous infrastructure projects as part of its energy transition to efficiently distribute renewable energy across the country. Key projects include the BalWin1 and BalWin2 high-voltage direct current (HVDC) lines, which connect…

Goriziane unveils innovative Electric Beveling Machine

Goriziane E&C S.p.A., a leader in industrial machinery, has unveiled its innovative Electric Beveling Machine, designed to enhance efficiency and precision in metalworking tasks. This state-of-the-art equipment caters to the needs of industries requiring meticulous…

Gascontrol Polska completes fuel gas installation

Gascontrol Polska has completed the main works commissioned by Polimex Mostostal in the “Construction of the CHP Czechnica-2” project. Natural gas will serve as the energy source. Project goals include a 61% reduction in…

DrillTec completes 3 km long shore approach for Santos LNG pipeline

DrillTec Serviços de Perfuração, a member of the Conduto Group, successfully completed a challenging shore approach for the Santos LNG pipeline in Brazil. This project is a critical component of the Baixada Santista Gas Supply…

De Romein and STREICHER joint venture awarded 10-year Gasunie contract

De Romein Group and STREICHER have a long history of collaborating on projects. It is due to this successful and complimentary working relationship that the two entities formed a joint venture (JV) to secure a…

CPP advances with complex river-crossing pipeline project in China

China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co., Ltd. (CPP) is constructing the Yangtze River crossing for the China-Russia East Route natural gas pipeline in China. Located 70 metres beneath the Yangtze River, this project is the world’s…

Vacuworx launches Solar Panel Lifter

Vacuworx expanded its product line by launching the  Solar Panel Lifter (SPL). The newest addition to the lineup of vacuum lifting systems operates in conjunction with mini excavators, efficiently supplied by a 12V system powered…

TIB Chemicals hires George Balmforth as Business Unit Director

Following the retirement of Rainer Kuprion, George Balmforth took over as Business Unit Director for Coating Systems at TIB Chemicals in January 2024. 38-year-old George was born in London and grew up in Germany. He…

Tesmec introduces its largest trencher

Tesmec has launched the largest and most powerful trencher the company has ever made, the groundbreaking 1875XL EVO. This revolutionary chainsaw trencher boasts a formidable 950 HP (709 KW) engine, setting new standards in digging…

Spiecapag gains momentum on Kurri Kurri Pipeline Project

Drawing on its experience as a leading pipelines contractor globally, Spiecapag has mobilised teams and equipment to construct the Kurri Kurri Lateral Pipeline Project for APA Group, near Newcastle – approximately 150 km north of…

SICIM S.p.A. awarded major 48” pipeline project in Italy

The award of the Mercato Saraceno – Cesena 48” gas pipeline section by Snam Rete Gas reaffirms the role of SICIM as a key player in the pipeline industry, not only in the international but…

Seal For Life Industries acquired by Henkel

Henkel has successfully completed the acquisition of the US-based Seal For Life Industries LLC from Arsenal Capital Partners. Seal For Life is a specialised supplier of protective coating and sealing solutions in a broad variety…

SACDE and Techint forge partnership to build oil pipeline in Argentina

SACDE and Techint Engineering & Construction, in an equal partnership consortium (50%-50% joint venture), were selected by Oldelval S.A to undertake the construction of Module 2 of the DUPLICAR Pipeline Project. This oil pipeline aims…

PipeSak appoints Robin Seils as Director of International Accounts

After a distinguished career marked by innovation and dedication as the Director of Sales, Robin (Rocky) Seils, a brilliant mind behind the company’s industry-leading RockStop® rockshield, is now rocking internationally. Due to the anticipated growth…

Nesma & Partners wins Sustainable Initiative of the Year category

As a testament to the company’s continuous pursuit of excellence in all aspects of its business operations, Nesma & Partners has won the Sustainable Initiative of the Year category at The KSA Innovation in Construction…

Nesma & Partners establishes joint venture with SICIM for Aramco project

Nesma & Partners, a leading contracting company in Saudi Arabia, has announced a landmark joint venture with SICIM, a renowned Italian firm. This strategic partnership, aimed at two Master Gas projects involving pipeline engineering, procurement,…

Michels brings new life to empty quarry

Michels Pipeline, Inc., working with Michels Construction, Inc., collaborated to convert an abandoned rock quarry in West Milford, New Jersey into a 20-acre natural gas compressor station. A key component of the East 300 Upgrade…

Midstream offers great career choices,  Lamar study says

Conventional wisdom says the midstream industry represents a poor career choice, according to an essay published by Lamar University’s Center for Midstream Management & Science. Its author argues this narrative must be challenged, as it…

Goriziane’s innovative solution: the Automated Pipe Handling System

Goriziane’s fully automated Pipe Handling System is an advanced technology designed to streamline the process of handling pipes in industrial settings, including in the oil and gas sector. This system utilises robotics, sensors, and automation…

Gascontrol Polska awarded gas pipeline connection project

GAZ-SYSTEM, the Polish natural gas transmission grid operator, announced on 20 March that it had signed a contract to build a gas pipeline connection to the planned CCGT plant in Rybnik, Poland, along with a…

Erciyas creates hyperloop development venture

In 2016, to contribute to a sustainable future, Erciyas Steel Pipe Co. began developing hyperloop, a high-speed,  next-generation mode of transportation that consumes  10 times less energy than airplanes and produces zero carbon emissions due…

CPP’s Lawe Lawe Project in Indonesia nears completion

China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co., Ltd. (CPP) is close to completing its first major EPCC project with Pertamina, the Indonesian national oil company. The “Lawe-Lawe facilities RDMP RU V-Balikpapan Project”, located in East Kalimantan Province,…

Bonatti builds compressor station for Porthos CO2 storage

In 2024, construction commences on the EUR 1.3 billion CO2 transport and storage system in Rotterdam, slated for completion by 2026. Porthos, a collaboration among EBN, Gasunie, and the Port of Rotterdam, aims to handle…

Bin Quraya awarded construction of Master  Gas System III Package 5

Saudi Aramco has awarded Bin Quraya Co. Ltd a lump sum turnkey (LSTK) contract for engineering, procurement and construction of pipelines, associated facilities and auxiliary systems spanning 170 km with a diameter of 56 inches.

American Augers’ new HDD Maxi Rig maximises productivity

Horizontal directional drill (HDD) operators can improve their jobsite uptime and meet a variety of new jobsite requirements with the new DD600 Maxi Rig Directional Drill from American Augers. Replacing American Auger’s DD440T, the DD600…

ACD Construction completes Sakarya  Phase 1 Project

ACD Construction has successfully completed Sakarya Phase 1 Project – Onshore Pipeline Construction and recently launched Sakarya Phase 2 Project – Onshore Pipeline Construction. Both projects are located near Zonguldak in the Black Sea region…

Vacuworx lifters used on Australian pipeline project

A large coal mining project in central Queensland, Australia, required two Vacuworx lifters for the installation of a new 500 mm HDPE pipeline. The purpose of the pipeline is to transport water to a coal…

New documentary premieres about construction of Néstor Kirchner Pipeline

Celebrating engineering prowess and collective effort, the documentary ‘GPNK: El Camino del Gas’ premiered at the 38th Mar del Plata International Film Festival in Argentina. The film, available on YouTube, provides insight into the…

SICIM S.p.A. awarded major gas utilisation project in Iraq

Over the 12 years of its presence in Iraq, SICIM successfully implemented several oil and gas projects, not only supporting the expansion of the national energy infrastructure, but also providing jobs and professional development opportunities…

PEAL’s innovative risk management approach

PEAL Engineering and Construction was recently contracted for mechanical construction on a booster compressor project in Bibiyana Gas Field, Hobiganj, Bangladesh. The project, awarded by a global oil and gas company, aimed to enhance long-term…

Monter Strojarske Montaže d.d. completes underground gas storage facility

The project, listed among the strategic investment initiatives in Croatia, involved the construction of a gas station with a compressor station, serving as the central facility for gas production, and a gas dehydration unit in…

MAX STREICHER S.p.A. participates in construction of renewable diesel plant in Rotterdam

The Finnish company Neste recently launched a new project to enhance the production capacity at its Rotterdam refinery in the Netherlands by introducing a plant capable of producing 1.3 Mt of renewable diesel annually.

Lincoln Electric offers innovative approach to pipeline welding

With the release of the new Mechanized Pipeliner® AutoShield® solution, Lincoln Electric has helped usher in the next generation of pipeline welding. Ideal for contractors looking for a more cost-effective way to mechanize their…

LaValley Industries forges alliance with CRC Evans

LaValley Industries announces the reacquisition of its DECKHAND® rental fleet from long-time industry associate CRC Evans. This development positions the manufacturer as the largest global DECKHAND® rental provider. LaValley Industries products have been transforming infrastructure…

Attracting new talent tops list for issues facing midstream industry

Lamar University’s Center for Midstream Management and Science conducted its 2024 “Top ten issues facing the midstream industry” survey, which yielded the following results. The top 10 issues include attracting new talent, the political…

ILF white paper on bulk transport options for green molecules

The global hydrogen trade is projected to undergo a significant transformation by 2030, primarily focusing on the European Union, Japan and South Korea due to their strict emissions regulations and limited local production. The…

Herrenknecht’s small diameter Direct Pipe deployed for European gas pipeline network

In highly permeable ground conditions, when horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is not applicable or feasible, Herrenknecht’s Direct Pipe technology (sometimes also called “Direct Steerable Pipe Thrusting” or DSPT) provides a safe option for crossings and…

Goriziane’s Pipe Bending Machine updated with latest technology

Pipeline projects demand precision, efficiency, and reliability in every aspect of construction. In this quest for excellence, the role of cutting-edge technology becomes increasingly vital. One such technological marvel that has revolutionized the pipeline…

De Romein Group installs pipelines connecting offshore windfarms to the grid

De Romein Group is increasingly active in nearshore cable enabling works across Europe. These works often include the installation of HDPE pipelines, which function as ducts to pull HVDC cables through, connecting offshore windfarms to…

China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co., Ltd. (CPP) employs cutting-edge engineering capabilities in Abu Dhabi

The Mirfa Plant Modification and Pipeline Project, located in the western region of Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., was launched to address a growing nitrogen demand. The main scope of work covers the installation of a nitrogen…

C.A.T. Group expands commitment to sustainability and commences construction on ADNOC Estidama Project

In a move to address the climate challenge and amplify its commitment to community welfare, C.A.T. Group has recently established a dedicated sustainability department and formed a committee to spearhead environmental efforts, including a thorough…

Electrification and energy solutions at Caterpillar

To amplify electrification and energy solutions, Caterpillar featured breakthrough innovations and next generation products and services at the forefront of electrification at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 that took place in Las Vegas, U.S.A.

Bin Quraya awarded contract to increase crude supply to Ras Tanura

Bin Quraya Company Limited signed a contract in December 2023 to increase the capacity of Ras Tanura Terminal. The Eastern Region terminals of Saudi Arabia consisting of Juaymah Crude Oil Terminal (JCOT) and Ras Tanura…

Bezemer completes shore crossings for Deutsche Ostsee LNG terminal

Winch supplier Bezemer Dordrecht provided equipment for the “Deutsche Ostsee Project”, a new Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) – based LNG import terminal near Lubmin, Germany. The project included a pipeline shore crossing through a…

Main contractor AVAX S.A. completes 47% of major high-pressure pipeline in Greece

The West Macedonia pipeline, planned to be handed over by the first trimester of 2025, will be the first high-pressure transmission gas pipeline in Greece, certified to transport up to 100% hydrogen and one of…

Al-Qahtani Pipe Coating Industries awarded Aramco contract

Saudi energy company Aramco has awarded a contract to Al-Qahtani Pipe Coating Industries for work on the Master Gas System (MGS) expansion. The project involves 414 kilometres of 56”, 30” & 24” diameter pipes’ double…

Vacuworx Celebrates 25 Years of Business

Since 1999, Vacuworx has been designing and manufacturing vacuum lifting systems to help create safer working environments on jobsites. Early on, Vacuworx centered only on a few product types, including its flagship RC Series lifters.

Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline Project Investment in Renewable Energy

Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline Project (TANAP), with its solar energy investment programme, continues to support the settlements around Above Ground Installations (AGIs) along its route during the operation period. With reference to TANAP’s Sustainability…

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