Eliminating corrosion at pipe supports

Eliminating corrosion at pipe supports

Corrosion occurring at pipe supports is one of the biggest causes of pipe failure in Australia. If this problem isn’t addressed quickly, there is a risk that entire sections of the pipe will fail. This can be a particularly big problem for beam supports, saddle...
Protecting pipelines from damage during HDD

Protecting pipelines from damage during HDD

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is now an established oil and gas construction technology method due to the minimised impact on the surface environment. However whilst disruption to the environment is minimised by employing this technology the demands made upon...
Pipeline coating: is poor application costing you?

Pipeline coating: is poor application costing you?

he recent boom in pipeline construction means there is now more buried pipeline in Australia then ever before. An increase in projects has also created new innovations in protective coatings to ensure the longevity of pipelines. These new coating developments are...
Coating standards: what asset owners need to know

Coating standards: what asset owners need to know

While the industry may not have mandatory coatings standards that asset owners must adhere to, standards include important information that can significantly aid in not only extending the life of a coating, but also the service life of the asset. Here we explore how...
Getting the most out of in-situ coating repairs

Getting the most out of in-situ coating repairs

Australia’s aging pipeline network is nearly as vast as the country itself, making it important for asset owners to invest in effective repair solutions if they see signs of degradation. In-situ coating repairs can prolong the life of a pipeline and prevent further...