E.23 Proactive Pipeline Safety: Tackling the Slow Creep of Ground Movement

In Episode 23 of The Deep Dive, we explore the hidden threat of ground movement in pipeline integrity management.

While dramatic landslides grab attention, it's the subtle shifts—slow creeps and small slumps—that can quietly compromise upstream gathering pipelines. Join us as we uncover:

🔍 The Hidden Risks:

• Why smaller gathering pipelines are particularly vulnerable to minor ground movements.

• How shallow trenches and thinner walls amplify risks.

📊 Risk Assessment Tools:

• Using geological maps, soil surveys, LIDAR, and geotechnical investigations to classify risk.

• Creating tailored risk profiles for each pipeline segment.

🛠️ Mitigation Strategies:

• Simple fixes like drainage improvements to sophisticated solutions like slope stabilization and deep soil mixing.

• When proactive measures like rerouting pipelines are the safest choice.

🌿 A Holistic Approach:

By understanding the complex interplay between pipelines and their environments, we can proactively reduce risks, ensuring safer, more sustainable infrastructure.

🎧 Dive into this episode for a fascinating look at the ground beneath our feet and the innovative ways we manage pipeline integrity.

🔗 Watch now and join the conversation! 👇

In this episode we explore the significant yet often overlooked issue of ground movement and its impact on pipeline integrity, particularly focusing on gathering lines in the upstream oil and gas sector.

We discuss various types of ground movement ranging from subtle soil shifts to catastrophic landslides and the importance of proactive risk management.

Learn about the techniques and technologies used to assess and mitigate ground instability, from simple drainage improvements to advanced geological surveys and remote sensing.

Join us as we uncover the hidden complexities beneath our feet and the innovative strategies employed to ensure the safe and sustainable operation of pipeline infrastructure.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Ground Movement in Pipelines
00:59 Understanding the Subtle Threats
02:03 Assessing Ground Movement Risks
04:23 Gathering and Analyzing Data
07:05 Mitigation Strategies and Techniques
09:31 Innovative Approaches and Conclusion

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