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🚜⛏ 811 Day - Call Before You Dig ⛏ 🚜 Every year, on August 11th, a special initiative known as “811 Day” takes place. This day serves as a reminder to everyone involved in construction and excavation activities to call 811 before digging. Midstream Calendar, as a leading platform in the #midstream industry, understands the significance of this day and actively participates in raising awareness about the importance of following this safety protocol. In addition to advocating safe excavation practices, Midstream Calendar helps keep the industry informed by highlighting relevant events and news within the midstream sector. #811Day: Call Before You Dig! August 11th is declared as “811 Day” to remind professionals, contractors, landscapers, and even homeowners about the importance of calling 811 before conducting any digging activities. Underground utilities are prevalent throughout every community and region, including gas, water, electric, and telecommunications lines. Failure to call 811 in advance before digging can result in serious safety hazards, damage to infrastructure, and potential disruption of essential services. #safety #pipeline #linelocate #utilities

Last month we spoke about our pipeline construction Pre-Planning and Proposal Stage. This month, we're focusing on the Execution Stage, where we take everything we prepared and put it into action. This is often the busiest Stage in any project, with many factors to consider and implement, including: ➡️ Development, submission, and adoption of project-specific planning ➡️ Temporary/permanent access and crossing construction ➡️ Topsoil removal and sequestration ➡️ Water channel management ➡️ Hauling, stringing, bending, gauging, welding, and coating of all pipe This frequently has to take place over hundreds of kilometres of land. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wIRZB #PipelineConstruction #Pipelines #OilandGasServices

Zap-Lok: Revolutionizing Pipe Connections in the Oil and Gas Industry Recently, I had an opportunity to explore Zap-Lok during my involvement in the ExxonMobil project. In today's fast-paced world, efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness are paramount considerations in infrastructure development. Zap-Lok, a revolutionary mechanical pipe connection system, is reshaping the industry by offering a superior alternative to traditional welding methods. Developed by NOV, Zap-Lok has gained widespread recognition for its ability to streamline pipeline construction and maintenance. Streamlining Pipeline Construction: Zap-Lok offers significant time and cost savings compared to traditional welding. The mechanical connection process eliminates the need for complex welding setups and skilled labor, resulting in faster project completion. With precision cutting and preparation of the pipe ends, followed by the interlocking of connectors and compression, Zap-Lok ensures a swift and efficient connection process that boosts productivity. Enhanced Safety: Safety is a top priority in any oil and gas project, and Zap-Lok addresses this concern admirably. By eliminating the need for hot work permits and fire prevention measures associated with welding, Zap-Lok significantly reduces the risk of accidents. The absence of open flames and heat sources enhances safety on the worksite and minimizes the potential for environmental damage, making Zap-Lok a safer and more environmentally friendly choice. Reliable and Durable Connections: Zap-Lok connections have been extensively tested and proven to exhibit exceptional reliability and durability. The mechanical interlock design creates a strong and pressure-tight seal between pipe sections, capable of withstanding challenging conditions such as high pressures, temperature variations, and ground movements. This reliability ensures the long-term integrity of pipelines, reducing the need for frequent maintenance and repairs. Versatility and Adaptability: Zap-Lok offers versatility across various pipeline applications. It is compatible with different pipe materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and high-strength alloys. The system accommodates different pipeline diameters and wall thicknesses, making it suitable for a wide range of projects. Zap-Lok's adaptability ensures that it can be employed in onshore and offshore pipelines, oil and gas transmission lines, water and wastewater networks, and more. Cost-Effectiveness: Zap-Lok's efficiency and long-term reliability translate into significant cost savings. While there may be an initial investment for connectors and equipment, the reduced construction time and minimal maintenance requirements result in lower operational expenses. The cost-effectiveness of Zap-Lok ensures a higher return on investment for infrastructure projects.

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Possible interest in Harland & Wolff's Arnish yard What great news for workers at Harland & Wolff to learn of the highland-based engineering company Global Energy Group’s interest in taking over its Arnish fabrication yard in Lewis. Global Energy Group operates the Nigg fabrication yard in the Highlands. The company is headed up by businessman and Ross County FC chairman Roy MacGregor. A spokesperson said: "Global Energy Group have made initial inquiries into the Arnish Yard and look forward to ongoing discussions." On Monday Harland & Wolff, confirmed that the Harland and Wolff holding company will go into administration. Meanwhile, its two leading executive directors headed off into the sunset after receiving a total of £3m in two years, including more than half million each in bonuses. With no commercial vessels yet to be built under the Government’s £4 billion plan to revitalise UK shipbuilding and coastal communities, and no monies lent through its Shipbuilding Credit Guarantee Scheme (SCGS), we concur with a recent report that it’s time to truly empower the National Shipbuilding Office (NSO) to provide greater oversight and support for the shipbuilding industry. An empowered NSO could play a pivotal role in driving exports, addressing workforce shortages, and promoting British warships in global markets” https://lnkd.in/eGqf4aQK #shipbuilding #ISeaSMEs #maritimeconnection

As more complex structures with more components than monopiles, jackets can be at higher risk of maintenance issues. One potential problem concerns the long steel tubes bent into a J or S shape and known as J-tubes, that are an essential part of the jacket’s structure. #Jtubes #OffshoreWind #WeldInspection #Remediation https://lnkd.in/gVWKZYjt

We design and build roads now. It feels like every year, I say we do something new. But it's true, we do build roads now—out in Texas, the Lone Star State 🤠 , through our USA team 🇺🇸. This specific one is an access road 🚗 for a cement factory in West Texas. It's for their new loading and offloading facilities. Pretty ain't it. It connects to a major road, so it had to adhere to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) standards. Years ago, we had never designed or built a fuel tank. Now, based on a successful track record, we are building major tank farms in far-off countries. All with the same team we had—we just learned. 🚀 You can push your business in any direction you want. The only limiting factor is in your head (and your company culture). If you want to know more about our USA operations, reach out to our colleague Erick Putter #roads #texas -- I often post on engineering, business, and culture and where they might overlap. Also, updates on the business we are building over at EPCM Holdings For more 🔔 Follow and click the bell icon on my profile

#ThrowbackThursday The #StefanuttiStocks Coastal Region constructed the new liquid chemical berth 208 (Berth 208) for Transnet Capital Projects (TCP) in 2010. This #marineinfrastructure construction project included the positioning of 72 reinforced #precast concrete beams, which had to straddle adjacent pile caps. The beams, weighing between 65 and 75 ton were placed off a barge and this activity required careful planning in order to optimise safe working conditions. The beams could not be placed if the wind speed exceeded 40km/hr, if wave heights exceeded 0.5m and/or if tidal heights weren’t within a specific window. #ExcellenceInExecution