OFFSHORE PIPELINE DEVELOPMENTS

A survey covers the development of the offshore pipeline construction industry since the late 1940's; the availability of equipment; some ways in which contractors can reduce construction costs; the record high volume of work during the 1968 season in the Gulf of Mexico; developments in underwater dry welding; and requirements for the future, including methods and equipment for connecting flow lines in 500-700 ft of water.

• Corporate Authors:

  Petroleum Engineer Publishing Company

  Box 1589
  Dallas, TX  United States  75221
• Authors:
  • Ward, D R
• Publication Date: 1968-12

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 29-31
• Serial:
  • Pipeline Engineer
  • Volume: 40
  • Issue Number: 13
  • Publisher: Petroleum Engineer Publishing Company

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction; Offshore transfer; Pipelines; Underwater pipelines; Welding
• Old TRIS Terms: Offshore loading; Pipeline construction; Underwater welding
• Subject Areas: Construction; Marine Transportation; Pipelines; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00056019
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: American Petroleum Institute
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 24 1974 12:00AM