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11 Energy demand drives pipeline growth Growing global demand for energy and the ever changing dynamics of oil and gas production means the pipeline coating sector can look to the future with confi dence, writes Noru Tsalic.
17 The future for Europe’s mega-pipelines With the European economy remaining deep in recession, Nicholas Newman asks what the future may hold for the continent’s mega-scale gas pipeline projects.
21 Long term ageing of PP foam line pipe The decommissioning of Statoil’s Tordis fi eld presented a rare opportunity to examine PP foam insulation after almost 20 years of operation in demanding subsea conditions.
28 Russia’s CELER marks weld sleeve milestone Advertisement feature: CELER marked a milestone in its history last year when it delivered its one-millionth welded pipe joint protection sleeve.
33 Bayou Wasco goes for fl ow with Neptune Bayou Wasco Insulation’s new line pipe coating facility at New Iberia is the fi rst in North America capable of applying Dow’s Neptune two-layer end-to-end insulation system.
35 Internal protection using robotic technology Corrosion is one of the biggest threats to pipeline integrity and a major contributor to leaks and increased maintenance cost. Robotic internal weld joint coating can minimise the risk.
41 Conference report: Pipeline Coating 2013 AMI’s fi fth Pipeline Coating conference in Austria earlier this year provided an unmatched opportunity to discuss market and technical developments. Chris Smith reports.
46 New materials and equipment
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