Pipelines, Transportation, Gas Transmission & Distribution

North Sea standards have resulted in subsea pipeline engineering becoming a particular UK strength.

The UK has substantial expertise in pipeline design for both trunklines and distribution systems, with some of the leading practitioners of the industry based in and serving the world from this country. UK-based companies can offer a full service including feasibility studies, route selection, engineering and construction. Similarly, the providers of pipeline monitoring, control, intelligent pigging, corrosion technology and protection systems operate into world markets from their UK base. The UK has a strong track record in the global supply of hot finished and cold formed welded steel tubular products, for offshore and onshore pipeline projects.

North Sea standards have resulted in subsea pipeline engineering becoming a particular UK strength. Companies such as  Penspen and JP Kenny have grown to become leaders in subsea pipeline engineering and project management worldwide. A very wide range of pipeline products and components are manufactured in the UK. At the higher technology end of the sector, Wellstream are a leading manufacturer of high-pressure, non-bonded flexible pipe and riser systems for subsea service and Brinker Technology are leaders in delivering pipeline integrity services.

The UK also has extensive abilities in designing and developing gas transmission and distribution technology, advanced metering services, control and instrumentation, network modelling, storage, transportation and allied systems. UK manufacturers can provide virtually all the necessary technology from vast gas compressors and trenchless pipeline laying systems to the latest cogeneration plants and compressed natural gas vehicles.

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