Pipe leak detection conference scheduled

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has scheduled a pipeline leak detection conference for Anchorage in September. A conference to investigate advances in pipeline leak detection technologies was one of the recommendations of the recently conducted Alaska risk assessment.

The objective of the conference is to better manage environmental risk through identification and potential use of proven new pipeline leak detection technologies, including related practices. Results of the conference will be considered for potential new leak detection regulations for flowlines and pipelines carrying multiphase fluids between well sites and processing facilities.

DEC does not have response or performance standards regulations for pipeline leak detection for flowlines or facility piping, but said the intent of the conference is to assess pipeline leak detection technologies and related practices for those categories of pipelines.

Information gained through the conference will be used by DEC to assure that proven new technologies and related practices for pipeline leak detection are considered for use in oil discharge prevention and contingency plans.

DEC has contracted with Shannon & Wilson to develop and implement the conference and the firm is soliciting technology presentations. Information is available at www.shannonwilson.com/adec-pld.

The conference will be Sept. 13-14 at the Sheraton in Anchorage; registration opens in August.

—Petroleum News