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Mariner Energy O&G Rig Explodes Off Louisiana Coast

In an accident at around 10 AM Sept. 2, an oil and gas production rig exploded 80 miles off the Louisiana coast approximately 250 miles away from the Deepwater Horizon well that spilled crude into Gulf waters for much of the summer. Thirteen workers were on the rig at the time, and all have been rescued, although at least one is reported injured. The rig was in production at the time of the accident, and the Coast Guard has reported sighting a mile-long sheen on Gulf waters. The cause of the explosion and the source of the sheen are not currently known.

Keystone Pipeline Project Moving Toward Completion

Construction on TransCanada Corporation’s long-distance, large-diameter C$5.2 billion Keystone crude oil pipeline reaching from Canada’s Alberta oil fields to markets in the U.S. Midwest is grinding to completion after more than two years of intensive construction activity.

Coming up in September's issue

In September's issue, P&GJ will look at the aftermath of Katrina and the people who helped New Orleans recover with an interview with Rod West, CAO of Entergy Corporation. We'll also have a look at the Keystone Pipeline, gas management, oil production, seals and GIS. Plus, the INGAA Foundation's study on pipe joint quality--and much more!

PLCA Canada Holds 56th Annual Convention In Newfoundland

Roughly 280 delegates braved the weather and travel to attend the 56th annual meeting held at the Sheraton in St. John’s Newfoundland. There were representatives present from 16 regular and 46 associate member firms, plus the pipeline craft unions and various guests including several past presidents. At the end of 2009 the association had 34 regular members and 66 associates.

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Airborne Leak Detector Certified In Germany For Urban Gas Grids
Systematic Approach Devised To Enhance Inspection/Maintenance Communications And Performance
Polyurethane And Pipeline Pigs Make A Perfect Match
PPSA Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Update On The Development Of International Standards For Pipeline Coatings
Improving Gas Controllers’ Competencies Through Computerized Simulation
Multi-diameter Inline Tool Inspects The Previously Unpiggable
The Benefit Of The Doubt
NTSB Head Pushes Expansion Of Transmission IM Program, Pipeline Accidents Raise Questions, EPA Improves GHG Reporting For Pipelines
Dice Holdings Acquires Rigzone for $39M
P&GJ’s Mid-Year International Pipeline Report
Inertial ILI Results Guide Repair And Risk-Based Mitigation Decisions
PRCI Names Clifford Johnson President
Announced/Ongoing Projects
Enterprise to Provide Crude Oil and Natural Gas Midstream Services, Build Pipeline in Eagle Ford Shale

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. announced Sept. 1 that its operating subsidiaries have entered into long-term agreements with EOG Resources, Inc. to provide a comprehensive package of midstream energy services to EOG’s growing crude oil and natural gas production in the prolific Eagle Ford Shale in South Texas.

Rolls-Royce Wins Compressor Deal In China

Rolls-Royce has won a contract from PetroChina to provide gas turbine compressor systems for a new 820-km natural gas pipeline.

Turkish, Azeri Leaders Agree On Gas Contract

Turkish President Abdullah Gul and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed an agreement covering terms for the supply of gas from Azerbaijan to Turkey and the transit of Azeri gas via Turkey to Europe, potentially paving the way for the first gas purchase and supply agreements for Shah Deniz phase-2 gas production.

Pakistan, Iran Commit To Natural Gas Pipeline

One year after deciding to proceed with a gas pipeline project without India, Iran and Pakistan signed the last of a series of agreements committing Iran to supply gas to Pakistan from 2014.

Siemens Strengthens Position in Russian Gas Market

Siemens Energy and ZAO Iskra-Avigaz have set up the new joint venture LLC Russian Turbo Machinery for the manufacturing of gas pipeline compressors in Perm, Russia.

Recovering Nations Counting On LNG For Critical Fuel

The value of internationally traded LNG that can be efficiently stored and transported by ships is expected to grow by an average of 17% per year from $73 billion in 2009 to over $180 billion in 2015.

Ukraine Needs To Modernize Pipeline Systems

Ukrainian pipelines serve as critical systems for the transit of natural gas and ammonia from Russia and Central Asia to the European Union.

Cadeville Gas Storage Holds Non-Binding Open Season

Cadeville Gas Storage LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cardinal Gas Storage Partners LLC, held a 30-day non-binding open season (June 1-30) for a planned natural gas storage facility to be located in Ouachita Parish 10 miles southwest of Monroe, LA.

Dresser Waukesha Supplies Engines For Oilfield Power Applications

Dresser Waukesha is supplying VGF Series F18GSID engines to Northland Power Services for temporary prime power applications in U.S. oilfields.

Enbridge Northern’s Proposed 730-Mile Twin Pipelines Under Review

With the filing of the Northern Gateway Pipeline project application by Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines, Canada’s Joint Review Panel will review the project under both the national Energy Board Act and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.

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Idea Integration to Add OpenSpirit Data Integration to Constellation 2.0 GIS Solution, Consulting and Project Services Offerings
STAFFORD, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Building on their proven track record of providing quality GIS and SharePoint integration solutions to the E&P community, Idea Integration, creator of ConstellationTM, has licensed
Western Refining Announces Pricing of Senior Secured Notes Offering
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Refining, Inc. today announced that it priced its previously announced private offering of senior secured notes in two tranches. The first tranche consists of $325 million in
ATP Deepwater Hub Expanded
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ATP Oil & Gas Corporation (NASDAQ:ATPG) today announced that its apparent high bid for deepwater Green Canyon Block 344 at the Central Gulf of Mexico Offshore Lease Sale 208 held in March
Jicarilla Apache Nation and Enterprise Announce Long-Term Right-of-Way Agreement
DULCE, N.M. & HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Jicarilla Apache Nation (Nation) and an affiliate of Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD) announced today they have signed a 20-year right-of-way agreement that will
Upcoming Events
Monday, August 30, 2010 - Friday, September 3, 2010
4th Practical Pigging Training Course
Sunday, September 12, 2010 - Thursday, September 16, 2010
XXI World Energy Congress
Monday, September 13, 2010 - Thursday, September 16, 2010
Rio Oil & Gas Conference 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
16th Annual National Gas Rodeo
Monday, September 20, 2010 - Thursday, September 23, 2010
American School of Gas Measurement Technology (ASGMT)
Monday, September 27, 2010 - Friday, October 1, 2010
44th International Pipeline & Offshore Contractors Association Annual Convention
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 - Wednesday, October 6, 2010
RCP DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop for Gas and Liquids
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