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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

electing a pipeline coating may seem like a simple task; however, failing to select the right one for specific environmental and operational conditions can impact the life and performance of the coating and the asset, costing a significant amount of unnecessary time...