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  1. Penspen Reports $120 Million Worth of New Contract Awards Secured in Second Half of 2024

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    Company’s comprehensive engineering expertise helps improve energy access for communities worldwide

    Penspen today announces a positive finish to the fiscal year with $120 million awarded in new contracts during the second half of 2024, a 14% increase on the same period in 2023, taking total 2024 sales to over $225 million.

    Key highlights:

    • Middle East and Africa Region: 26 new contracts with a total value of $98 million including study, FEED, detailed design, integrity assessment, fitness-for-service (FFS) assessment, project management supervision and consultancy services.
    • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Region: 2 new renewable energy-focused framework agreements covering the provision of study, FEED, detailed design and project management supervision services for hydrogen production, wind and geothermal energy supply.
    • UK and Europe region: 57 new contracts with a total value of $16 million including fuelling terminal operations, pipeline maintenance and inspection, hydrogen repurposing, hydrogen blending, carbon capture studies, gas compression upgrades, and pipeline diversions.
    • North America and Latin America: 18 new contracts with a total value of $5 million including projects for pipeline fitness for service, electrical interference and cathodic protection studies, gas pipeline project management, production operations support, and environmental testing.

    Peter O’Sullivan, Penspen CEO, said: “Penspen has had a strong finish to 2024, in which revenues have grown year-on-year by 20%, driven by strong performance across all our regions. Our strong commitment to client success means we are growing the amount of work we are doing with existing clients.  The recognition we have received for the technical excellence of our work has enabled us to also secure contracts with important, strategic new clients.  As a result, we are heading into 2025 with significant momentum and are excited about continuing our strong growth this year.”

    Continued growth in European energy security and energy transition projects

    Penspen added several energy transition scopes to its European engineering and project management backlog in the second half of 2024, with awards from Latvian gas operator Conexus and Southern Gas Corridor operator Trans Adriatic Pipeline for the hydrogen repurposing and blending assessments.

    In the UK, the consultancy grew its asset management work, with a three-year award from GTC for installation and maintenance of pressure reduction equipment, meter installations, and associated emergency response services building on a 14-year relationship. With significant experience in aviation fuelling design and operations, Penspen also secured a contract with TotalEnergies in the UK, providing operations, maintenance and management services for the Colnbrook Rail Terminal and Colnbrook Pipeline which service Heathrow Airport.

    Additionally, Penspen increased its UK engineering footprint with the acquisition of Aberdeen-based C&I Engineering Solutions in October last year, significantly growing its controls and instrumentation offering for operators in both traditional and new energy.

    O’Sullivan added: “In our Western Hemisphere region, we have built on our reputation as thought leader for the energy transition by supporting a broad range of clients across multiple geographies in establishing how to repurpose their infrastructure for hydrogen and designing new infrastructure for both hydrogen and carbon capture.

     “We also have maintained our commitment to energy security by supporting our clients to operate and maintain existing energy assets safely and sustainably whilst also extending their safe operating lives.”

    Headcount Growth in Eastern Hemisphere

    In the Eastern Hemisphere, Penspen experienced significant growth in 2024, increasing headcount in its Middle East & Africa and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regions by 12% and 33% respectively, in response to a diverse portfolio of projects. Contracts included the provision of engineering support for the Hail & Ghasha project, a world-first net zero gas development.

    Neale Carter, Executive Vice President – East Region, said: “Penspen’s Eastern Hemisphere regional businesses maintained strong commercial and operational focus during the second half of 2024, delivering on our commitment to support our clients develop new energy assets, improve the productivity and efficiency of existing assets, and ensure maximum returns on their investments.

     “We have grown our workforce significantly in both our United Arab Emirates and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia offices to support increasing demand for our engineering and project management services for our valued clients in the Middle East and Africa.

     “It is clear that our team’s dedication to providing high-quality engineering support to help our clients’ address their most challenging requirements is not only contributing to the successful growth of our business but is also supporting the delivery of secure and sustainable energy to the communities in which we work internationally.”

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    • David Brewer, Energy PR: david@energypr.co.uk
  2. Penspen Shortlisted for 2025 Hydrogen UK Annual Awards

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    International engineering consultancy Penspen has been shortlisted as finalists at the 2025 Hydrogen UK Annual Awards.

    The Hydrogen UK Annual Conference and Awards is the premier event celebrating excellence and innovation in the hydrogen industry, recognising the outstanding achievements and contributions of individuals and organisations driving the hydrogen sector forward.

    Penspen is shortlisted in the ‘Best Thought Leadership’ category for key contributions to technical research around the development and deployment of hydrogen solutions across the hydrogen economy, providing vital thought leadership to define the pathway to net zero.

    Eve Rea, Hydrogen UK Membership and Conference Co-Ordinator said: “The shortlist reflects the diverse and dynamic nature of the hydrogen sector, highlighting key players and innovative projects that are making significant strides towards a sustainable hydrogen future. From pioneering individuals and future leaders to groundbreaking projects and thought leadership, the nominees represent the cutting edge of the industry. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the shortlisted nominees.”

    36 people and organisations have been named as finalists for the nine award categories ahead of the ceremony on April 1, 2025, at the National Conference Centre (NCC) in Birmingham. Penspen will also participate in the Hydrogen UK Annual Conference on April 2.

    Industry-leading expertise

    From delivering innovative hydrogen repurposing projects across the world, to sharing the groundbreaking hydrogen research produced by our in-house Energy Transition Consultancy, we’re proud to be leveraging over 70 years of engineering heritage to power the transition to lower-carbon fuels. 

    Read the nominated insights & research from our hydrogen specialists here. Want to know more about our Energy Transition Consultancy? Click here.

    Related news:

    • Earlier this week, Penspen launched a new Repurposing Pipelines for Hydrogen course, designed for those involved in conceiving, planning, designing, constructing, and commissioning assets repurposed for hydrogen. To view more information on the course modules and secure a place on the course, click here
    • In January, Penspen announced it been awarded a contract to provide hydrogen gap analysis services for Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG, one of the most strategic energy transition infrastructure projects in Europe. 
    • In November 2024, Penspen announced it had been selected to provide hydrogen blending assessment services for Conexus Baltic Grid. Under this contract, Penspen’s integrity specialists in the UK will carry out studies to provide recommendations for the introduction of hydrogen into the operator’s network. 
  3. Trans Adriatic Pipeline Selects Penspen for Hydrogen Repurposing Assessment

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    Project builds on a string of recent European hydrogen awards for the international engineering consultancy

    An image of some pipework that performs part of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline in Southern Europe. The pipe work is silver and yellow, and also features a set of steps up to the pipework facilityPenspen, a leading international energy consultancy, has been awarded a contract by Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP) to provide hydrogen gap analysis services on one of the most strategic energy infrastructure projects in Europe.

    Under this new contract, Penspen’s UK-based engineering team will perform a comprehensive desktop and field assessment review of TAP’s above ground installations (AGIs), block valves (BVs) and compressor stations (CSs) to assess the feasibility of introducing hydrogen blends to the existing gas pipeline, supporting TAP’s strategy of capacity expansion for new volumes of hydrogen and other renewable gases to foster long-term sustainability and decarbonisation in the region.

    The 877km TAP natural gas pipeline connects to the Trans Anatolian Pipeline (TANAP) at the Greek-Turkish border, crossing Albania and the Adriatic Sea to connect to the gas network in southern Italy. Operational since the end of 2020, TAP is a key part of the Southern Gas Corridor and plays a significant role in boosting Europe’s energy security and supply diversification.

    Darren Bartlett, Energy Transition Director at Penspen, commented: “Using our considerable in-house infrastructure repurposing experience, Penspen supports energy operators worldwide by enhancing access to lower-carbon fuels. By assessing the suitability of existing infrastructure, like the TAP pipeline, for hydrogen blends, we continue to support the delivery of cleaner energy to the communities we work in.”

    Luca Schieppati, TAP’s Managing Director, commented: “TAP has the potential to become a significant contributor to Europe’s goal of achieving climate neutrality by potentially supplying the EU with carbon-neutral energy sources, such as hydrogen blended with natural gas. Evaluating whether our above-ground installations are hydrogen-ready for hydrogen blending with natural gas, with the support of an experienced supplier like Penspen, is an important step in this broader process. These efforts clearly demonstrate our commitment to innovation and a sustainable energy future for Europe.”

    Angus Reid, Project Manager for the TAP project at Penspen, said: “We are delighted to be able to support another major international operator in meeting their energy transition goals. Hydrogen enablement of strategic transportation infrastructure is a key factor for long-term regional decarbonisation. Supporting the introduction of hydrogen into a major pipeline will promote hydrogen generation projects in Southeastern Europe, as well as a multitude of hydrogen use opportunities.”

    Award builds on Penspen’s hydrogen track record

    Leveraging its extensive experience from thousands of completed hydrocarbon projects, Penspen informs the development of future fuel infrastructure, including repurposing existing systems for hydrogen and CO₂ transportation and processing.

    The contract from TAP is the latest in a string of hydrogen services awards for the company in the UK and Europe. Last month, Penspen announced they were supporting Latvian gas operator Conexus Baltic Grid with hydrogen blend feasibility and integrity services for its existing natural gas pipeline network.  They have also supported Portuguese national gas transmission operator REN-Gasodutos by providing hydrogen readiness assessments down to component level for up to 100% hydrogen blends, and engineering services for the design of nine hydrogen blending stations that will be used to inject and blend hydrogen into the natural gas transmission and distribution system.

    In the UK, Penspen supported EET Hydrogen with front end engineering design (FEED), consenting, land, environment, and stakeholder engagement services for the HPP1 low carbon hydrogen plant, an integral part of HyNet, one of the UK Government’s two Track 1 clusters for industrial decarbonisation.

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  4. Penspen and Senslytics Collaboration to Elevate Pipeline Integrity Analysis with Artificial Intelligence

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    Penspen, a leading international energy consultancy, has today announced a strategic collaboration with Senslytics, a venture-backed start-up that develops artificial intelligence (AI) corrosion mitigation technologies.

    Sharing the news at the International Pipeline Conference and Expo (IPCE) in Calgary, Canada, the two companies say the collaboration aims to explore how AI can supplement or enhance the existing extensive data analysis capabilities of Penspen’s THEIA digital pipeline integrity management by incorporating Senslytics’ CausX AI technology, empowering pipeline integrity engineers to improve decision-making in high-impact situations, reducing risks and improving capital efficiency.

    Louise O’Sullivan, managing director of Penspen THEIA said: “We’re excited to be working with Senslytics. Artificial intelligence offers huge potential for the energy industry, but we need to understand how best to harness it to work effectively alongside tried and tested integrity assessment methodologies and standards to give engineers confidence in results. Together with Senslytics, our ambition is to explore the myriad opportunities presented by AI in delivering next-level predictive corrosion management for pipeline operators.

    “Senslytics’ CausX AI technology elevates the capability of our THEIA platform, utilizing AI in an effective, informed manner to support integrity engineers not only in the management of live and historical pipeline data, but in the creation of future maintenance models.”

    Blake Bixler, Senslytics CEO commented: “Senslytics is thrilled to collaborate with Penspen in an effort to provide end-to-end data management and interpretation for pipeline integrity and corrosion. By leveraging each company’s unique capabilities, we can deliver a powerful service for pipeline operators.”

    A new generation of integrity management

    By integrating material data, inline inspection results, weld and seam type information, along with geographic data in one powerful and secure tool, Penspen’s digital pipeline integrity management system, THEIA, streamlines compliance processes, enhances analytical capabilities with real-time data, and ensures the ongoing safe and reliable operation of transmission pipelines.

    Unlike other machine-assisted corrosion management technologies, Senslytics’ CorroX product using CausX AI is an engineer-oriented solution for identifying corrosion, its cause, and projecting growth rate. CorroX merges existing data with SME knowledge to create an explainable form of AI that can be more easily validated. The CausX AI platform has been validated in two separate upstream use cases and is broadly adaptable across gathering and transmission pipelines as well as facilities.

    Louise O’Sullivan added: “With the implementation of the Mega Rule on the horizon, our combined expertise, market insight and shared commitment to providing effective technology solutions position us to support our customers at time when having access to accurate, timely and consistent integrity and corrosion data and risk profiles has never been more critical.”

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  5. Integrity Appointment Enhances Penspen’s North America Growth Strategy

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    Andres Acosta brings more than two decades of asset integrity expertise to Penspen’s North America team

    Penspen, a leading international energy consultancy, has announced the appointment of Andres Acosta as Integrity Engineer as part of continued growth of its asset integrity service provision in North America. 

    Based in Penspen’s Houston office, Mr Acosta boasts over two decades of experience in pipeline integrity, risk assessment, corrosion control and reliability engineering. His considerable expertise spans upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors, with a particular focus on ensuring the safety and reliability of critical infrastructure.  

    Harnessing his in-depth knowledge, Mr Acosta will work closely with the company’s pipeline integrity digitalization arm – THEIA – on wider asset integrity initiatives, including supporting operators to prepare for compliance with upcoming Mega Rule deadlines. 

    Mr Acosta will also collaborate with Penspen’s Latin America integrity team, leveraging his experience in the regional market to ensure the delivery of high-quality services to clients. 

    Commitment to expansion  

    Having held senior roles in several prominent companies in the sector, including Vecor Pipeline Integrity, Mr Acosta has a proven track record in developing integrity management plans, conducting fitness for service assessments, and leading initiatives to prevent pipeline ruptures and leaks. He has also worked extensively in Venezuela’s oil and gas sector with PDVSA, where he managed pipeline inspections, risk assessments, and the development of integrity management strategies. 

    Brandon Alexander, director – North America at Penspen, commented: “This strategic appointment highlights our commitment to expanding our presence and capabilities in asset integrity services across North America. 

    “Andres’ addition to the team is a clear statement of intent to continue working towards our goal of cementing Penspen’s position as a leader in asset integrity throughout the Americas.” 

    Penspen in The Americas

    In 2006, Penspen merged with GreyStar Corporation, an asset management company founded in 1995 in Houston, Texas to provide asset management services in the Gulf of Mexico.  Now trading solely as Penspen, the company services the whole of the Americas, with more than 115 employees providing a range of a range of technical manpower, asset management and asset integrity services from bases Texas, U.S, and Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, and Chile.

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  6. Penspen Builds on Aviation Fuelling Track Record with TotalEnergies Colnbrook Contract Award

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    Two technicians working on an aviation fuel pipelineColnbrook terminal feeds London Heathrow Airport, building on Penspen’s long-term experience at Manchester International Airport

    Penspen, a leading international energy consultancy dedicated to improving access to secure and sustainable energy for communities worldwide, has been awarded a multimillion-pound contract by TotalEnergies in the UK for the operation, maintenance and management services for the Colnbrook Rail Terminal and Colnbrook Pipeline.

    Commencing in September 2024, the contact award sees 22 employees transfer to Penspen from British Pipeline Agency Ltd (BPA).

    Peter O’Sullivan, chief executive officer at Penspen said: “The award from TotalEnergies is testament to the track record we have built in the aviation sector, providing integrated fuelling systems, including pipelines, fuel depots, hydrant distribution networks and associated facilities, to ensure uninterrupted, cost-effective operations.

    “Our extensive experience, commitment and quality of services ensures that aviation pipeline operators, whether commercial or government, trust Penspen to deliver fuel transportation and storage services safely and reliably from concept to completion, and beyond.”

    Servicing London Heathrow Airport

    The Colnbrook Rail terminal incorporates a rail offloading facility and a 1.9km 12in pipeline feeding the Northern Fuel Receipt facility at London Heathrow Airport. The terminal receives Jet A-1 product by freight train from storage terminals in the UK. The fuel is then transported onwards to Heathrow’s Northern Fuel receipt facility via the Colnbrook Pipeline for which Penspen will become Statutory Operator duty holders under the Pipeline Safety Regulations (PSR).

    Following contract commencement, Penspen will be responsible for: railcar receipt, management and off-loading; receipt and dispatch of fuel; fuel sampling; instrumentation inspection and calibration services; the inspection and maintenance regime for the site facilities including pump and switchgear; management of the pipeline integrity through inspection and maintenance; cathodic protection (CP) system management, and general site maintenance including lands management.

    Penspen’s Aviation Experience

    Penspen has extensive global airport fuelling experience, including maintenance of 55km of pipelines and facilities collectively known as Manchester Airport’s Pipeline System (MAPS) on behalf of Manchester Jetline (MJL). MAPS is the sole supply of aviation fuel to Manchester International Airport, and having designed and constructed the original pipeline, Penspen now oversees the safety and integrity management, and the day-to-day maintenance of the system, ensuring its continued integrity by drawing on the company’s specialist technical consultancy services.

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  7. Penspen Reports $106 Million Worth of New Contract Awards Secured in First Half of 2024

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    Company’s comprehensive engineering expertise helps improve energy access for communities worldwide

    A Penspen employee inspecting pipework on site.Penspen today announces a positive start to the fiscal year with $106 million awarded in new contracts during the first half of 2024, a 30% increase on the same period in 2023.

    Key highlights:

    • Middle East and Africa region: 19 new contracts with a total value of $80 million including study, FEED, detailed design, integrity assessment, fitness-for-service (FFS Assessment), project management supervision and consultancy service, and an energy transition framework agreement.
    • UK and Europe region: 58 new contracts with a total value of $12 million including engineering design services for hydrogen infrastructure, gas network maintenance services, gas transmission pipeline integrity services, and fuel management and bulk storage modification engineering services.
    • North America and Latin America: 31 new contracts with a total value of $13 million including projects for the implementation of integrity management systems, integrity advisory services for gas transportation systems paired with digital data management, corrosion monitoring services, evaluation of cathodic protection systems, and multi-contract field operations.

    Peter O’Sullivan, Penspen CEO, said: “We are delighted to report strong growth in sales and revenues in the first half of 2024 across all regions. Our strategy to support our clients navigate the evolving energy landscape and to have a positive impact on their businesses and surrounding communities continues to deliver positive results.

    “The first six months of the year, we have seen substantial growth in our asset integrity service line and our digital platform, THEIA, in Latin America, with the opening of our first base in Peru in March 2024 to support new contract awards. In the UK and Europe, we’re seeing a focus on strategic energy security work, including the repurposing of critical infrastructure for hydrogen and the development of distribution and transmission networks for future fuels, while we continue to experience growth in our aviation fuelling portfolio. Indeed, in this region our engineering and project management service line work is now split almost evenly between energy transition and energy security scopes.

    “Using our extensive expertise in engineering, project management, asset management, asset integrity, and digitalisation, we are well positioned to deliver projects which support decarbonisation in all our key markets.”

    Neale Carter, Executive Vice President – East Region, added: “Penspen’s regional business continued to record a strong commercial and operational performance during the first half of 2024, delivering on our commitment to support our clients develop new energy assets, improve the productivity and efficiency of existing assets, and ensure maximum returns on their investments.

    “Our presence in the Middle East has been strengthened by the growth of our workforce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where we have witnessed increasing demand for our engineering and project management services on both new and existing energy projects since opening our regional headquarters there in 2023.

    “It is clear that our team’s dedication to providing high-quality, innovative consultancy services that address our client’s most challenging requirements is not only contributing to the successful growth of our business, but supporting energy security, supply and affordability both nationally and internationally.”

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    • Mike Newby, Energy PR: mike@energypr.co.uk
  8. Penspen Strengthens Latin American Presence with New Strategic Base in Peru

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    A Penspen employee in Mexico carries out an inspectionFirst facility in Lima signifies regional growth for international engineering consultancy

    Penspen, a leading global energy consultancy, has opened a new strategic base in Peru following significant growth in the Latin American region.

    Penspen chief executive officer Peter O’Sullivan commented: “Latin America continues to be a strategically important region for Penspen, and we believe that having our people closer to our clients in Peru will enable us to provide them with an enhanced service. We also look forward to developing partnerships with local organisations, industry associations and educational institutions that have regional and global energy ambitions where Penspen can bring them the benefit of our international experience and broad sectoral expertise.”

    The branch has opened initially with 10 employees, headed up by Project Manager Percy Coca, with plans for future growth.

    With this new base, Penspen aims to deepen its relationship with clients in the Andean region, complementing Penspen’s existing Latin American presence in Villahermosa, Mexico and in Bogotá, Colombia, where more than 50 employees provide asset integrity, engineering and project management consulting, and pipeline integrity digitization solutions for the energy industry.

    Asset integrity expertise positions consultancy for continued growth

    Gustavo Romero, director of LATAM operations at Penspen said the expansion into Peru enables the company to offer an even wider range of services in the region, including advanced corrosion analysis thanks to a dedicated corrosion laboratory on site.

    “Opening a base in Peru demonstrates our continued commitment to support our clients in Latin America whilst strengthening our strategic vision to improve access to secure and sustainable energy for communities worldwide,” said Mr Romero.

    “As a leading provider of asset integrity services in Latin America, we continue to see increasing demand for our specialist services across traditional hydrocarbon intensive industries and renewables, particularly in corrosion assessment and management. Our internationally certified engineers are experienced in a comprehensive range of inspection techniques, geotechnical analysis, cathodic protection, and ongoing maintenance programs, whether risk-based, preventative or corrective.”

    He continued: “We are also uniquely placed to be able to support our clients with regulatory compliance thanks to our digital pipeline integrity management platform, THEIA. As operators prepare for upcoming deadlines such as Mega Rule, our engineers can support their integrity teams to not only ensure compliance but consolidate years of historical data sets in one holistic platform to enhance decision making for future inspection and maintenance programs.”

    Operating for more than 70 years, Penspen employs over 1,100 people and has offices in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, the United Kingdom, the United States, the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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  9. Penspen and Pipelinelogic Partnership Aims to Enhance Asset Integrity to Meet Mega Rule Compliance

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    An image of Brian Ellis and Brandon Alexander.Penspen, a leading global energy consultancy dedicated to improving access to sustainable energy for communities worldwide, has announced a strategic partnership with asset integrity services specialist pipelinelogic to support pipeline operators in North America enhance their integrity management programs and prepare for the energy transition while adhering to existing and upcoming regulatory requirements – including the gas Mega Rule.

    With a regional headquarters in Houston, Texas, Penspen is a global energy consultancy with over 1,100 employees operating in key regions across the world. The company has over 70 years’ experience and specialises in consulting, project, and engineering solutions across the entire energy project lifecycle.

    Meanwhile, Colorado-based pipelinelogic specialises in the design, implementation, and optimisation of pipeline integrity management programs, providing high quality data with practical tools, thorough knowledge of regulatory compliance issues, and a deep understanding of integrity engineering.

    The two companies aim to revolutionise the pipeline integrity management landscape in North America.

    Brandon Alexander, Penspen’s North America Director said: “The partnership of Penspen and pipelinelogic brings together global expertise and local delivery to provide industry-leading asset integrity services that leverage digital pipeline management solutions, supporting operators as they prepare for upcoming enforcement of key industry regulations.”

    The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) introduced the Gas Mega Rule in 2020, which aims to improve pipeline safety and reduce the frequency of natural gas pipeline failures. 100% compliance must be achieved by 2035, so operators must understand the impact of these regulations on their operations and take the necessary steps to comply.

    Brian Ellis, President at pipelinelogic commented: “Compliance with industry regulations is not only a regulatory and legal requirement but also a moral obligation for pipeline operators to maintain the social contract to safely operate pipelines that deliver energy to global communities daily.

    “Operators in North America face an upcoming deadline in 2035 to achieve compliance with the regulations as outlined in the Mega Rule. The strategic partnership between Penspen and pipelinelogic will provide these operators with the pipeline integrity management solutions required to ensure the integrity and safety of their onshore steel transmission pipelines, mitigating risks and maintaining regulatory compliance.”

    Digital platform provides real-time data to enable decision-making and risk mitigation

    The Mega Rule regulation states operators must have traceable, verifiable, and complete (TVC) pipeline records, confirm the Maximum Acceptable Operating Pressure (MAOP) for the pipeline, and have plans in place to regularly assess Moderate Consequence Areas (MCAs).

    By integrating material data, inline inspection results, weld and seam type information, along with geographic data, Penspen’s digital pipeline integrity management system, THEIA, streamlines compliance processes, enhances analytical capabilities, and ensures the safety and reliability of transmission pipelines.

    Mr Alexander added: “Managing vast amounts of data related to regulatory compliance, conducting regular inspections, and ensuring timely reporting adds another layer of complexity to compliance efforts. Failure to comply with regulations can result in severe consequences, including fines, legal liabilities, and reputational damage.

    “THEIA centralises critical asset information in one powerful tool, providing operators with the real-time data to effectively mitigate risks, prevent regulatory penalties, and maintain the integrity of pipeline assets in accordance with regulatory standards.

    Mr Ellis added: “Our combined capabilities, integrating complex engineering principles with innovative digital solutions, enable Penspen and pipelinelogic to deliver top-tier holistic pipeline integrity management solutions to our valued clients in North America.”

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