What is PICon ?
PICon, Pipeline Integrity Internet Icon, provides information on
pipeline issues. Registration is required to access PICon and the
registration is free.
Those who have registered for the
2000 PICon conference can continue
accessing the site using their username and password.
The current pipeline systems in Canada (as an example) represent approximately a
$100 billion investment measured in replacement costs. Investment in the
recently commissioned and planned pipeline projects under federal jurisdiction
is in excess of $10 billion. The annual production of oil and gas in Canada is
valued at approximately $40 billion, while almost all of it is being shipped by
pipelines.
Pipelines are the safest method of transporting huge volumes of oil and
gas. As many pipelines use corridors adjacent to major highways,
railways, waterways and populated areas, safety and pipeline integrity are
important international concerns. In order to ensure the sustainability of the
oil and gas production and transmission infrastructure, it is in the interest
of the governments and the industry to work to reduce or limit the impact of
pipelines on the environment while ensuring maximum continued economic
contribution from new and existing pipelines. The transportation of oil and gas
by pipeline is highly technology intensive. In order to develop and maintain
effective policies and regulatory frameworks, it is important that the
government, the industry and the general public be equipped with the
appropriate technologies and engineering and science knowledge.
PICon's objectives are to disseminate information online:
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To improve the reliability and reduce the environmental impact of oil and gas
pipelines;
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To enhance the economic position, security of supply, and deliverability of
energy resources;
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To maximize the economic, safe life of the aging pipeline infrastructure; and
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To contribute to the safety and security of the general public.
PICon categorizes the information under ten (10) topics:
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Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC)
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External Corrosion
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Internal Corrosion
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Hydrogen-Induced Cracking (HIC)
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Risk Analysis and Risk Management
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Inspection
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Monitoring
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Cathodic Protection
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Coatings
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Corrosion Inhibitors
Besides providing information, PICon also organizes an online journal,
PICon Journal.
Please let PICon know your ideas,
suggestions and thoughts on pipeline integrity.
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