Current Issue: July/August 2010

Cover Story The Global Connection - CRC-Evans Provides Pipeline Equipment and Expertise Across the World Building a cross-country pipeline requires a wide range of personnel, equipment and expertise in order for the project to be a success. From stringing the pipe along the right-of-way, to fusing joints and securing the line underground, CRC-Evans Pipeline International provides the necessary equipment and services to build the pipelines that supply oil and gas to customers in both hemispheres of the planet. CRC-Evans is a global provider of pipeline construction equipment and automatic welding systems, as well as subsea pipeline managed services, field joint coating and inspection. The company has customers in Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle East, in addition to North America. Read More View Full July/August PDF Issue

Featured Editorial

A Cure for Coatings - Adapted Technology Offers Pipelines Added Corrosion and Mechanical Protection: Sometimes a proven technology that has been around for a while will find a new niche application in areas that were not originally considered. Take for example an emergency leak repair product that was invented for the marine industry and is now required by the U.S. Department of Defense. Read More

Pipeline Health Care -Integrity Management Specialists Help Owners Protect Assets: Pipeline integrity is critical in an industry that transports a vital commodity like oil or natural gas. During construction, coatings are applied to help protect the pipe throughout its life cycle. After the line is in the ground, inspection and remediation tools help maintain the system for the long haul. Read More

The Ties That Bind -Welding Procedures Are Critical to Pipeline Construction: Their job is perhaps the most labor intensive on a pipeline jobsite. They have to stay hydrated like professional athletes. Their skills are as critical as doctors. The joints that welders stitch together might not save lives, but the resulting pipelines are the vital veins of the oil and gas industry, transporting petroleum products from coast to coast. There are three primary forms of welding: manual, semi-automated and fully automated. Read More

Market Watch

The View Up North - Natural Gas Offers Game of Chance in Canada: Canada’s oil sands have always been the country’s bread and butter, but natural gas has provided new possibilities. New plays, new technology and shifts in gas type are creating both challenges and opportunities for those working in the sector, according to a recent report from the Canadian National Energy Board (NEB). Read More

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