A form of flow assurance for oil and gas pipelines and flowlines, pipeline pigging ensures the line is running smoothly. The maintenance tool, pipeline pigs are introduced into the line via a pig ...

The method enables technicians to pass the slurry into a pipeline and quickly form a plug that can be pushed through the pipe-work with a pressure differential. The slurry can form a plug whenever ...

The ice PIG (pipeline inspection gauge) is transforming the way drinking-water pipes are cleaned and maintained. Developed by Professor Joe Quarini to clean pipes more thoroughly and produce less ...

The West African Gas Pipeline Authority (WAGPA) has announced the completion of its pigging exercise on the 20-inch 678km-long pipeline mainline and laterals in Tema and Cotonou, opening the door ...

noted that the pigging method, which involves cleaning pipelines using specialised equipment, is typically carried out every three to four months. He added that this method also allows for the ...