The leading Pipeline professionals from across the world will gather in Istanbul in June 2012 to examine the latest technological developments affecting Pipelines over the next 12 months. We are currently working on the programme for 2012 so below you will find the key themes from our successful 2011 event.

2012’s multi-streamed Pipe Tech sessions included:

MAJOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENTS

• SOUTH STREAM
• NABUCCO
• IGI POSEIDON
• NORD STREAM
• TRANS ADRIATIC PIPELINE
• WHITE STREAM

DESIGN, MATERIAL & CONSTRUCTION

• Outlining a successful development programme & conducting detailed technical studies and design
• Building integrity principles into the planning phase for design and construction
• Managing and maintaining aging infrastructure

OPERATIONS & INTEGRITY

• Life cycle planning for successful integrity management
• The role of technology in maintaining an enterprise wide culture of health, safety and environment
• Cutting edge tools and techniques for conducting in-line inspections
• Top techniques for identifying stress corrosion cracking

AUTOMATION & MEASUREMENT

• Compatibility and capability of SCADA and control room management systems
• Direct assessment methodologies for measuring the un-piggable pipe
• Creating consistency in data reporting practices throughout the organization
• Innovations in coatings and cathodic protection to extend pipeline lifespan

INTERACTIVE Q&A PANEL DISCUSSIONS

• Emergency preparedness, response and clean-up
• Developing an enhanced risk assessment strategy for you integrity management plans

For more information, view the latest programme or contact Richard Jones at +44 (0)207 202 7690 or email Richard.jones@wtgevents.com