| Conference Day One15 June
2010 |
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08:00 |
Registration and morning refreshments
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09:00 |
Chairman's welcome and introduction
George Tenley,
President,
PRCI
USA
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09:10 |
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Case study: Pipeline operations and maintenance in Spain |
- An overview of the Spanish gas transmission network and operations
- What challenges lie ahead with regard to integrity, maintenance and pieline lifecycle?
- How is gas delivered efficiently and safely throughout the network?
- A future outlook at current and planned projects
Josep María Almacellas,
Director General, Gas Distribution,
Gas Natural
Spain
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09:45 |
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Meeting the challenges facing the pipeline industry |
The PRCI approach to collaboration and research
- An overview of the current pipeline operator's research drivers
- The role and benefit of collaboration for research
- Advancements in design, materials and construction
George Tenley,
President,
PRCI
USA
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| 10:20 |
| Maintenance |
| Master class in pipeline integrity management |
Technology, process and procedure
- Upholding the integrity and resilience of your pipeline infrastructure inline with existing international standards
- Looking at the benefits and challenges of PIMS - analyzing the strengths of a risk based approach
- Assessing the latest advancement in nondestructive testing, in-line inspections and diagnostics
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| Construction |
| Case study: The Galsi pipeline project |
- An in depth look at the proposed pipeline from Algeria to Sardinia and Italy
- Explore the challenges faced when laying pipeline at 2600 metres over 600 km offshore
- What key decisions have been made so far regarding design and materials?
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10:55 |
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Pre-arranged one-to-one business meetings
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Accelerate the networking process by taking bespoke one-to-one meetings with fellow delegates and leading solution providers
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| 12:15 |
| Interactive Session |
| An Integrated System for Pipeline Condition Monitoring and Pig Tracking
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Timely Detection and Intervention is the Key to Loss Prevention
- An overview of current integrity challenges. third party intervention, leakes, ground movement and pig tracking
- Analysis of current dmonitoring systems- ariel survey, sattelite surveillance, manual inspection, mass balance and pigging
- An introdution to Schlumberger's approach- detect and classify events, locate events and get feedback inreal time
- Explore Schlumbergers's Integrated Monitoring System and it's applications for your pipeline
Andrew Strong,
Technology Manager,
Schlumberger
United Kingdom
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| Interactive Session |
| X200 Pipe: Pipeline technology for the 21st century |
- Implementing effective procedures to enable the production of pipelines on the right-of-way, reducing logistics and lead time
- Give a robust CRA-clad pipe performance at a substantial cost-benefit; constructed using automated processes and limited manpower
Raymond Burke,
Chief Operating Officer,
Pipestream
USA
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12:50 |
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14:00 |
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Long distance, high pressure gas transportation developments |
High strength steel in long onshore pipelines
- Overcoming the technical challenge for natural gas shipping over long distance by optimizing high reliability pipeline system
- Cond8ucting a thorough gap analysis of current technical know-how on material and design concepts for high pressure gas transportation
- An investigation and technical improvement of material selection and construction options
- Applying new design concepts to achieve enhanced integration of design, construction process and maintenance strategy
Carlo Spinelli,
Technical Planning Manager,
ENI
Italy
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| 14:35 |
| Interactive Session |
| Emergency repair systems |
- Identifying your critical pipeline asset risks. How prepared are you?
- A technical overview of how a subsea pipeline repair is carried out
- An analysis of the cost and benefit of being prepared. Is it cheaper in the long run?
- Minimise downtime by early deployment and speed to solution after the emergency
Jon Major,
Vice President,
TDW Offshore Services AS
USA
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| Interactive Session |
| Workshop led by Borealis |
- Details to follow shortly
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15:10 |
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Pre-arranged one-to-one business meetings |
Accelerate the networking process by taking bespoke one-to-one meetings with fellow delegates and leading solution providers
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16:55 |
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Advancements in communication networks for tranportation system operators |
- Analysis of the current network of communications and technological systems within Enegas. What is the current state of play?
- Future vision: Using Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and new equipment for remote control and operation to enhance operational efficiency
- An overview of the current natural gas transportation network in Spain and the benefits of implementing advanced communication systems
Jesús Manuel Gil Jiménez,
Technology Manager,
Enagas
Spain
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17:30 |
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Case study: The Burgas-Alexandroupolis Oil Pipeline |
Experiences from the development and design of the pipeline
- A look at how the project was presented towards the authorities and the public
- Examining baseline studies carried out in air, land and marine environments
- Deciding whether to go with an Single Point Mooring (SPM) or Jetty? Examining the key considerations
- Implementing a ballast water treatment system
Christos Dimas,
Director,
Burgas-Alexandroupolis Oil Pipeline
Greece
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18:05 |
Chairman's closing remarks and drinks reception
George Tenley,
President,
PRCI
USA
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