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THE IPLOCA NEWSLETTER 47
NUMBER
Letter from the President page 4
News from Geneva page 5
Member News page 9
Health, Safety & Environment page 14
Contents:
WITH NEWS FROM: THE INDUSTRY, MEMBERSHIP, ALLIED & SISTER ASSOCIATIONS
JUNE 2011
Beijing page 18Convention update
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IPLOCA MissionTo provide value to members through a forum for sharing ideas, engaging the industry and its stakeholders, facilitating business opportunities and promoting the highest standards in the pipeline industry.
4 THE IPLOCA NEWSLETTER
Letter from the President
Registration for the much anticipated 2011 Convention
in China (12-16 September in Beijing) opened at the
beginning of May.
This will be the first time IPLOCA has held a Convention
in China and we have a great week planned for our
attendees, including the possibility to participate in pre- or
post-convention tours to see the Terracotta Warriors (page
18 of this Newsletter).
Included with the Convention Registration Brochure recently mailed out, you will
find a brochure regarding InterPipe, the major pipeline exhibition taking place from
Saturday to Monday, 17 to 19 September, immediately following the Convention. The
event is hosted by China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau and is supported by IPLOCA. Be
sure to consider your attendance at this event as you plan your travel to the Far East.
As usual, awards will be presented at the upcoming Convention in Beijing. New this
year, as previously announced, will be the IPLOCA Corporate Social Responsibility
Award. More information is available on page 16 of this Newsletter.
On the committee front, we are delighted to welcome a new addition to our HSE
Committee. As you will read on page 15 of this Newsletter, Kevin Parker of Mears
Group has joined the committee. He has considerable experience in the field of HSE
and more than 25 years in the pipeline industry.
Finally, thanks to the generosity of Volvo and Renault Trucks in supplying a voucher
towards a car at the Convention, we will again have the opportunity to raise
significant funds for charity. Cristine and I have selected Hope 87: Hundreds of
Original Projects for Employment, an Austrian initiative in which young people in
Bangladesh are encouraged to show initiative and to develop local projects creating
training and employment for themselves and other young people.
As always I look forward to your questions, comments and ideas regarding IPLOCA.
Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] and I hope to see as many of
you as possible in Beijing in September.
Sincerely,
Karl Trauner
NUMBER 47 JUNE 2011 5
News from Geneva and the UKThe Pipeline Industries Guild (PIG) recently held their 54th
National Dinner in London. PIG is a sister association of
IPLOCA and the event was attended by Juan Arzuaga,
Executive Secretary.
IPLOCA Immediate Past President Adam Wynne Hughes
was also a guest at the event as were current Board
Members Andy Lukas and Phil Bond. Europe NW Regular
Members Land & Marine, Murphy Pipelines and PIH were
all in attendance along with Associate Members Denso,
Rhead Group, and RSK. Europe Mediterranean Regular
Members Serimax and Spiecapag also attended, along
with their respective former IPLOCA Board Members
David Williams and Jean Claude Van de Wiele. Europe
Central Regular Member PPS attended together with a
range of clients and contractors who operate within the
UK and around the world. The event showed the charitable
side of our industry as it raised in excess of £15,000 for the
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
(NSPCC) to support and protect children from abuse.
The event included the presentation of various awards.
Juan and Adam had the opportunity to discuss the benefits
of membership of IPLOCA with potential new members
and were able to point to the significant number of
attendees mentioned above, who are members of both
IPLOCA and PIG.
Geneva Office Visitors During March the staff of the Geneva Office had the
pleasure of a visit from 1st Vice President Osman Birgili
(Tekfen) on the occasion of the March Novel Construction
meeting, and later, from the members of the IPLOCA HSE
Committee who took advantage of our meeting facilities
and proximity to the Geneva International Airport.
Changing SkylineWe also witnessed some changes to our local environment,
with the demolition of a nearby house that will make way
for additional airport-related parking.
Last vestiges of the countryside… The crash of the huge pine tree
hitting the ground was soon followed by fast and efficient demoli-
tion of the house and the levelling of the ground in preparation for
a new parking area. The end of April also brought the extension of
the nearby tram line to the northwest border with France, allowing
a fast 20 minute trip from the centre of Geneva.
[email protected] Link to the NewsletterYou may already be aware that the
latest issue of our Newsletter is
available at www.iploca.com - and
sometimes even before the printed
version has reached you. It has
come to our attention that
delivery to some countries is
not always reliable because of problems with local postal
service. In view of this we recently offered a selection of
Members of the Board of Directors were recognised for their
service to IPLOCA during the Final Banquet in Venice.
IN MEMORIAMNecati Akçağlılar,
the co-founder of Tekfen
Holding, passed away on
Monday, 2 May 2011 at the
age of 87. A memorial
ceremony was attended by
his family, friends and many
business associates. He will
be greatly missed.
Born in Izmir on 22 May, 1924, Mr. Akçağlılar was the son
of Süleyman Akçağlılar, a well known cheese maker in
the city. Necati studied in the United States at the Civil
Engineering Department of the University of Illinois
and graduated in 1948. Upon his return to Turkey, for
five years during his military service, he worked on the
construction of NATO facilities. In his own words, he began
by “emptying and filling tankers”, but by the end of his five
years, he had become an expert in the details related to
the design and construction of gas stations. This is how he
began working for the Ministry of Public Works where he
was soon promoted to the head of the division responsible
for the construction of airports and fuel pipelines for the
Airports and Fueling Services. Here he gained a wide range
of experience that would provide a foundation for his later
work in life. A friendship with Feyyaz Berker and Nihat
Gökyiğit that had begun at the Ministry of Public Works
continued outside the office. Necati Akçağlılar joined
them in their own business and thus began their 55 year
partnership together at Tekfen.
Mr. Akçağlılar, who was considered as one of the most
respected doyens of contracting in Turkey, served as
President of IPLOCA for 1976-77 and was elected as an
Honorary Member in 2002.
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Tour Descriptions
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Tours 1 & 4 – The Great Wall and Ming TombsMonday, 12 September 09.00 – 17.00 Tuesday, 13 September 09.00 – 17.00 (lunch included)
There is a Chinese saying “One is not a true man, unless he reaches the Great Wall”. China’s Great Wall stretches from East to West for more than 5,000 kilometres. Its origins can be traced to the 7th century BC, when independent kingdoms constructed separate walls to keep out nomads. These were later linked by China’s first emperors to become one of the most impressive creations of mankind and one of the few that is visible from space. Badaling Great Wall is the best-preserved and most imposing section of the Great Wall.On the way to the Great Wall, participants will see some of the iconic constructions for the 2008 Olympic Games, including the famous Bird’s Nest Stadium and the Water Cube.After lunch, participants will continue to the site of the Ming Dynasty Imperial Tombs, carefully chosen according to the Feng Shui principles of Water, Wind, Earth and Fire. ChangLing is the burial place of 13 of the 15 Ming dynasty emperors.
Tours 2 & 9 – Forbidden City and Tiananmen SquareMonday, 12 September 08.30 – 12.30 (morning) Wednesday, 14 September 13.30 – 17.30 (afternoon)
This tour highlights the monumental political features of China’s fascinating history.Tiananmen Square is the geographical centre of Beijing city. It is the largest public space in the world, able to accommodate one million people. Witness to so many events that have shaped China’s history, the square features the Chinese Parliament (Hall of the People), as well as the mausoleum of Chairman Mao.
From Tiananmen Square, we will enter into the Imperial Residence of the Ming and Qing Dynasty Emperors, called the Forbidden City, as common citizens were entirely prohibited from entering its gates. Even within its walls, access was restricted based on one’s rank in the court hierarchy. The complex is almost twice the size of Vatican City and is home to many of China’s ancient relics within its 70 structures and 9,999 rooms.
Tour 3 – The Silk Factory and Pearl StoreMonday, 12 September 13.30 – 17.00
Join us in unveiling the hidden secrets of China’s silk culture. Participants will discover the secrets of silk, from the life cycle of the silk worm to the weaving process and, of course, have the opportunity to peruse the beautiful silk products that are created here.Pearls are synonymous with everything rare, fine, admirable and valuable. China is a major producer of pearls. Participants will discover how fresh-water pearls are cultivated and transformed into beautiful jewellery, sculptures or even blended into face creams.
Tour 5 – Exploring the HutongTuesday, 13 September 8.30 – 12.30
A hutong is an alley formed by lines of traditional courtyard residences. In Beijing, many neighbourhoods were formed by joining these residences together. In contrast to the court life and elite culture represented by the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven, the Hutong district reflects the culture of the common Beijinger and forms the heart of Old Beijing. Every hutong has its own story to tell…Since the mid-20th century, the number of Beijing hutongs has dropped dramatically as they are demolished to make way for new roads and buildings. In recent years some hutongs have been designated as protected areas in an attempt to preserve this aspect of Chinese cultural history.
This tour will take participants around the Hutong by rickshaw and will include a visit to the Drum Tower. The beat of the drum from these ancient towers was used by the people to tell the hour of the day and the towers are still in use today.
Pre and Post Convention Tours
to Xi’anMCI Beijing has put together one and two day tours to see the Terracotta Warriors at
If you have any other requirements for private touring, transportation or hospitality
services, please contact MCI Beijing, who will be pleased to assist with any
arrangements.
One Day Tour
Dates: Saturday, 10 September
Sunday, 11 September
Sunday, 18 September
Time: 07.15 – 21.00
(times TBC, duration of flights between Beijing and Xi’an is 1.5 hours)
Price: CNY 4,170.00 per person (approx. EUR 447)
Minimum number of participants: 10
Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum
World Heritage Site
This famous World Heritage Site was discovered
accidentally in 1974. The incredible army of soldiers,
archers, horses and chariots in full battle array
has guarded Emperor Qin’s tomb since 210 BC.
Archaeologists estimate the pits may contain as
many as 8,000 figures. Each figure is unique, and the
painstaking repair and excavation still continues in
three pits which are protected inside huge hangars.
Afternoon Excursion to the Ancient
City Wall
The first Emperor of the Ming
Dynasty (1368-1644) began to enlarge
the wall built initially during the old
Tang Dynasty (618 -907), creating
the modern Xi’an City Wall. Today,
it is the most complete wall to have
survived in China, as well as being
one of the largest ancient military
defense systems in the world.
The wall now stands 12 m (40 ft) tall,
12-14 m (40-46 ft) wide at the top and 15-18 m (50-60 ft) thick at the bottom. The wall
and its moat stretch 13.7 km (8.5 miles) around the city. Thriving trees and flowers
decorate the classical Chinese architecture of the wall, further adding to the beauty
of the city of Xi’an.
Participants will take a late afternoon flight back to Beijing.
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Registration for the 45th Annual Convention opened at the beginning
of May and 250 people have already registered!
Go to www.iploca.com today to register.
A Timeline to Help You Plan Your Travel to Beijing…When planning your travel to Beijing, please take note
of the following important dates:
Saturday/Sunday 10-11 SeptemberPre-Convention tours to see the famed Terracotta
Warriors (one or two days)
Terracotta Warrior pre- and post-convention tours are
being organised by our ground agent MCI at a very
reasonable cost. If you are interested, please contact
them directly for more details at IPLOCA2011@mci-
group.com or at +86 1085216500 or visit the IPLOCA
website for further details.
Monday-Friday, 12-16 SeptemberIPLOCA Convention
China World Hotel at China World Trade Center,
a Shangri-La Hotel (no. 1 Jianguomenwai
Avenue, Beijing), www.shangri-la.com
Saturday-Monday, 17-19 September7th China International Pipeline Exhibition
(Interpipe 2011)
Interpipe 2011 is supported by IPLOCA, the China
National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), China
National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and
China Petroleum & Chemical
Corporation (SINOPEC). The
sponsor is China Petroleum
Pipeline Bureau (CPP), a
Regular Member of IPLOCA.
More information is
available at
www.pipechina.com.cn.
Sunday-Monday, 18-19 SeptemberPost-Convention tours to
Terracotta Warriors
(one or two days)
BeijingFormerly called Peking, Beiping, Dadu, Jingcheng, Yanjing and Khanbalik in different periods of Chinese history, Beijing is the capital city of the People’s Republic of China. It is also the nation’s political and cultural hub. Additionally, it is the focal point for the country’s transportation, scientific and technological development, education and communication. Its present-day population is over 11 million, making it the second largest city in China.
Beijing is universally acknowledged for its rich history and cultural development. It has been the capital city of many dynasties in Chinese history. The city’s grid pattern and original walls were first laid down in the 13th century when it was called Khanbalik, the capital city of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). It was rebuilt and named Beijing by the Han Chinese rulers of the subsequent Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It also served as capital city of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
Beijing has a wealth of historical sites and enchanting natural scenery, making it a compelling tourist destination. It offers a staggering array of attractions including the resplendent Forbidden City; the majestic Tiananmen Square (the world’s largest public square) and the grand meandering Great Wall.
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Tour Descriptions
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Tours 1 & 4 – The Great Wall and Ming TombsMonday, 12 September 09.00 – 17.00 Tuesday, 13 September 09.00 – 17.00 (lunch included)
There is a Chinese saying “One is not a true man, unless he reaches the Great Wall”. China’s Great Wall stretches from East to West for more than 5,000 kilometres. Its origins can be traced to the 7th century BC, when independent kingdoms constructed separate walls to keep out nomads. These were later linked by China’s first emperors to become one of the most impressive creations of mankind and one of the few that is visible from space. Badaling Great Wall is the best-preserved and most imposing section of the Great Wall.On the way to the Great Wall, participants will see some of the iconic constructions for the 2008 Olympic Games, including the famous Bird’s Nest Stadium and the Water Cube.After lunch, participants will continue to the site of the Ming Dynasty Imperial Tombs, carefully chosen according to the Feng Shui principles of Water, Wind, Earth and Fire. ChangLing is the burial place of 13 of the 15 Ming dynasty emperors.
Tours 2 & 9 – Forbidden City and Tiananmen SquareMonday, 12 September 08.30 – 12.30 (morning) Wednesday, 14 September 13.30 – 17.30 (afternoon)
This tour highlights the monumental political features of China’s fascinating history.Tiananmen Square is the geographical centre of Beijing city. It is the largest public space in the world, able to accommodate one million people. Witness to so many events that have shaped China’s history, the square features the Chinese Parliament (Hall of the People), as well as the mausoleum of Chairman Mao.
From Tiananmen Square, we will enter into the Imperial Residence of the Ming and Qing Dynasty Emperors, called the Forbidden City, as common citizens were entirely prohibited from entering its gates. Even within its walls, access was restricted based on one’s rank in the court hierarchy. The complex is almost twice the size of Vatican City and is home to many of China’s ancient relics within its 70 structures and 9,999 rooms.
Tour 3 – The Silk Factory and Pearl StoreMonday, 12 September 13.30 – 17.00
Join us in unveiling the hidden secrets of China’s silk culture. Participants will discover the secrets of silk, from the life cycle of the silk worm to the weaving process and, of course, have the opportunity to peruse the beautiful silk products that are created here.Pearls are synonymous with everything rare, fine, admirable and valuable. China is a major producer of pearls. Participants will discover how fresh-water pearls are cultivated and transformed into beautiful jewellery, sculptures or even blended into face creams.
Tour 5 – Exploring the HutongTuesday, 13 September 8.30 – 12.30
A hutong is an alley formed by lines of traditional courtyard residences. In Beijing, many neighbourhoods were formed by joining these residences together. In contrast to the court life and elite culture represented by the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven, the Hutong district reflects the culture of the common Beijinger and forms the heart of Old Beijing. Every hutong has its own story to tell…Since the mid-20th century, the number of Beijing hutongs has dropped dramatically as they are demolished to make way for new roads and buildings. In recent years some hutongs have been designated as protected areas in an attempt to preserve this aspect of Chinese cultural history.
This tour will take participants around the Hutong by rickshaw and will include a visit to the Drum Tower. The beat of the drum from these ancient towers was used by the people to tell the hour of the day and the towers are still in use today.
Pre and Post Convention Tours
to Xi’anMCI Beijing has put together one and two day tours to see the Terracotta Warriors at
If you have any other requirements for private touring, transportation or hospitality
services, please contact MCI Beijing, who will be pleased to assist with any
arrangements.
One Day Tour
Dates: Saturday, 10 September
Sunday, 11 September
Sunday, 18 September
Time: 07.15 – 21.00
(times TBC, duration of flights between Beijing and Xi’an is 1.5 hours)
Price: CNY 4,170.00 per person (approx. EUR 447)
Minimum number of participants: 10
Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum
World Heritage Site
This famous World Heritage Site was discovered
accidentally in 1974. The incredible army of soldiers,
archers, horses and chariots in full battle array
has guarded Emperor Qin’s tomb since 210 BC.
Archaeologists estimate the pits may contain as
many as 8,000 figures. Each figure is unique, and the
painstaking repair and excavation still continues in
three pits which are protected inside huge hangars.
Afternoon Excursion to the Ancient
City Wall
The first Emperor of the Ming
Dynasty (1368-1644) began to enlarge
the wall built initially during the old
Tang Dynasty (618 -907), creating
the modern Xi’an City Wall. Today,
it is the most complete wall to have
survived in China, as well as being
one of the largest ancient military
defense systems in the world.
The wall now stands 12 m (40 ft) tall,
12-14 m (40-46 ft) wide at the top and 15-18 m (50-60 ft) thick at the bottom. The wall
and its moat stretch 13.7 km (8.5 miles) around the city. Thriving trees and flowers
decorate the classical Chinese architecture of the wall, further adding to the beauty
of the city of Xi’an.
Participants will take a late afternoon flight back to Beijing.
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BeijingFormerly called Peking, Beiping, Dadu, Jingcheng, Yanjing and Khanbalik in different periods of Chinese history, Beijing is the capital city of the People’s Republic of China. It is also the nation’s political and cultural hub. Additionally, it is the focal point for the country’s transportation, scientific and technological development, education and communication. Its present-day population is over 11 million, making it the second largest city in China.
Beijing is universally acknowledged for its rich history and cultural development. It has been the capital city of many dynasties in Chinese history. The city’s grid pattern and original walls were first laid down in the 13th century when it was called Khanbalik, the capital city of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). It was rebuilt and named Beijing by the Han Chinese rulers of the subsequent Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It also served as capital city of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
Beijing has a wealth of historical sites and enchanting natural scenery, making it a compelling tourist destination. It offers a staggering array of attractions including the resplendent Forbidden City; the majestic Tiananmen Square (the world’s largest public square) and the grand meandering Great Wall.
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Special Functions:
The First Time Attendees Cocktails
Pipeline & Gas Journal and Vacuworx Int’l.
The Welcome Party
Dodsal Group
President’s Dinner
HABAU Hoch- und Tiefbaugesellschaft
m.b.H.
Directors & Wives Dinner
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers and Bonatti S.p.A.
Former Presidents’ Cocktails
Available
The CRC-Evans Luncheon
CRC-Evans Pipeline International Inc. and
Applus RTD Group
The Caterpillar Evening
Caterpillar
Fireworks
Laurini Officine Meccaniche
The Spy Ladies Brunch
Pipeline Inspection
IPLOCA Membership Cocktails
Available
IPLOCA Membership Lunch - Menu
Bechtel
IPLOCA Membership Lunch - Wine
PWT S.p.A.
The John Fabick Cocktail Party
Pipeline Machinery International
Music for “Dancing ‘til Dawn”
Astec Underground and
American Augers
Open Bar for “Dancing ‘til Dawn”
Specialty Polymer Coatings, Inc.
PIH Golf Tournament
Pipeline Induction Heat
WWM Tennis Tournament
Worldwide Machinery
Tour 1 - The Great Wall and
Ming Tombs
Salzgitter Mannesmann
International GmbH
Tour 2- Forbidden City and Tiananmen
Square
Lincoln Electric
Tour 3 – The Silk Factory and Pearl Store
Available
Tour 4 - The Great Wall and Ming Tombs
CPP China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau
Tour 5 - Exploring the Hutong
Tekfen Construction and Installation Co., Inc.
Tour 6 - Urban Planning Museum and
Panda Visit
Jindal Saw
Tour 7 - Forbidden City and the Emperor’s
Palaces
Spiecapag
Tour 8 - Tai Chi at the Temple of Heaven
Max Streicher GmbH & Co.
Tour 9 - Forbidden City and Tiananmen
Square
Max Streicher GmbH & Co.
Convention / IPLOCA Functions:
Registration Desk
Herrenknecht
Welcome Drinks at Registration (Sat/Sun)
ROSEN Group
Internet Centre
Consolidated Contractors Company (C.C.C.)
Audio Visual for Thursday’s OGM
Available
Audio Visual for Friday’s OGM
Available
Coffee breaks at Open General Meetings
C.A.T. International Ltd.
Registration Bags for the Gentlemen
PWT S.p.A.
Registration Bags for the Ladies
DSMU Gazstroy LLC
Bottled mineral water for all tours
PWT S.p.A.
Wine at Final Banquet
Willbros Group, Inc.
Flowers at Final Banquet
Ledcor Pipeline Limited
Band at Final Banquet
Available
Entertainment at Final Banquet
ShawCor
Audio Visual at Final Banquet
Available
Car for Lottery
Volvo and Renault Trucks
Photographers at the Convention
Available
Convention Photo CD
PTPS
Printing of Pocket Programme
Goriziane Group S.p.A.
Printing of Final Banquet Menu
Goriziane Group S.p.A.
Printing of Attendance List
Pipeline & Gas Journal
Russian Simultaneous Translation
Argus Limited
Chinese Simultaneous Translation
CPP China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau
Shopping Shuttle
Available
Meet & Greet at the Airport
Available
Transfer Back to the Airport
Available
Convention Fund Contributions
Available
PWT S.p.A.
Gorizane Group S.p.A.
Gifts:
Gift
DENSO GmbH
Liebherr model
Liebherr
Insight Guide to Beijing
Maats Pipeline Equipment
Sponsorship Opportunities A call for sponsorship of the Beijing Convention
has already met with significant response from our
generous membership, but there is still time to snag
some great opportunities for visibility.
For further information on any of the remaining
sponsorship items, please contact caroline.green@
iploca.com as soon as possible.
Visa And Entry RequirementsIPLOCA recommends all delegates request a tourist
visa (Visa L) for China.
For questions on passport or visa regulations please
contact the Chinese embassy or consulate in your
country of residence.
In the HeadlinesEnbridge Eases Restrictions on U.S.-bound PipelineThe flow of Canadian oil south of the border will increase
next month as pipelines on the Enbridge Inc. system ease
volume restrictions, while Kinder Morgan tightens capacity
on its westbound line. The contrasting moves reflect
lower production coming out of Alberta’s oilsands and
strong demand for the resource from West Coast markets.
Enbridge, which ships the bulk of Canadian crude into the
United States, said Thursday it was increasing availability
on its pipeline system after months of reduced capacity.
Calgary Herald, 22 April 2011
Blast Hits Egypt-Israel Gas Pipeline, Forcing Supply Halt, Ministry SaysEgypt suspended natural-gas exports to Israel and Jordan
for the second time this year after saboteurs blew up a
monitoring room in the pipeline network that transports
the fuel, the Oil Ministry said. “Unidentified attackers
bombed the station around dawn,” Hamdi Abdel Aziz, a
ministry spokesman, said by telephone today in Cairo,
reading out a statement citing Magdi Tawfik, chairman of
Egyptian Natural Gas Co. “Exports to Israel and Jordan
were halted as were supplies to the local market.” Officials
didn’t say how soon Egypt might be able to resume
shipments. Abdel Wahab Mabrouk, the governor of
North Sinai province where the attack occurred, said the
necessary repairs “will take time,” offering no details.
Cleaning Up Oil SpillsA group of businessmen from Biella, in northwest Italy, plan to
use wool, which is good at repelling water and absorbing oil,
to soak up oil spills. Earlier this year Tecnomeccanica Biellese,
an engineering firm that makes machinery for the woolens
industry, found that coarse wool was able to absorb ten times
its own weight of heavy fuel oil, a refinery product similar to
crude oil. The oil could be squeezed out and the wool reused.
The Economist, 10 May 2011
US Investigates Pipeline SafetyA bill targeting oil and natural gas pipeline safety in the
United States adds a layer of protection from serious
accidents, a lawmaker said. The Senate Commerce, Science
and Transportation Committee moved a bill through that
increases fines for safety violations on the nation’s pipeline
infrastructure. The U.S. Transportation Department under the
new measure is called on to develop rules for shut-off valves
in the event of an accident.
UPI, 6 May 2011
Swiss-Italy Gas Pipeline Restarts with BypassGas flow through the southern leg of the Swiss-Italian
Transitgas pipeline resumed on Monday, after it was stopped
for one week to integrate a new bypass, a spokesman said
on Tuesday. “The pipeline resumed service to include the
new bypass on May 2 at 0600 CET,” said Transitgas Technical
Director Paolo Beretta. The pipeline is a key route for
transporting north European gas through Switzerland into
Italy. Gas transport was interrupted for five months last year
after the pipeline was damaged by a rock fall. A temporary
part of the pipeline opened around Christmas and operator
Transitgas started building a bypass which avoided the most
dangerous areas prone to falling debris.
Reuters, 3 May 2011
EAC to Study Oil Product Pipeline Linking Uganda, Rwanda, BurundiThe East African Community is set to undertake a
feasibility study on the construction of an oil product
pipeline from Uganda to Rwanda, easing fuel supplies
in the landlocked countries of Rwanda and Burundi, the
EAC secretariat said late Tuesday. The regional body has
obtained a grant of at least USD 600,000 for the study
from the African Development Bank, which will look at the
viability of linking the two countries to a pipeline project
running from the Kenyan coast to Uganda, the EAC cited
Patrick Nyoike, the permanent secretary of Kenya’s Ministry
of Energy, as saying.
Nasdaq.com, 10 May 2011
Upcoming ConferencesMIOGE - Moscow International Oil & Gas Exhibition 21-23 June 2011 - Moscow, Russia www.mioge.com
ASCE Pipelines 201123-27 July 2011 - Seattle, Washington, USAhttp://content.asce.org/conferences/pipelines2011
Tulsa Pipeline Expo29-31 August 2011 - Tulsa, OK, USA www.tulsapipelineexpo.com
Offshore Europe 20116-8 September 2011 - Aberdeen, Scotland, UK www.offshore-europe.co.uk
45th IPLOCA Annual Convention 12-16 September 2011Beijing, China www.iploca.com
Offshore India and Unconventional Oil & Gas India Conference & Exhibition 14-16 September 2011 - Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, Indiawww.offshoreoilindia.com
7th China International Pipeline Exhibition 201117-19 September 2011 - Beijing, China www.pipechina.com.cn/en
Trenchless Middle-East10-11 October 2011 - Dubai, UAE www.trenchlessmiddleeast.com
European Future Energy Forum 10-12 October 2011 - Geneva, Switzerland www.europeanfutureenergyforum.com
2011 APIA Annual Convention & Conference22-25 October 2011 - Sydney, Australia www.apia.net.au/events/2011-convention-sydney
DCA 51st Annual Convention3-8 February 2012 - Hawaï, USA www.dca-online.org
PLCA 64th Annual Conference21-25 February 2012 - Carslbad, CA, USA www.plca.org
PLCAC 58th Annual Convention3-7 June 2012 - Whistler, Canadawww.plcac.ca
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OfficersKarl Trauner (HABAU), President, Director, Europe Central,
Chairman of the Training Committee
Osman Birgili (Tekfen), 1st Vice President, Director, Europe
Eastern, Chairman of the New Technologies Committee
Michael Rae (Argus Ltd), Director, Associate Members
Directors at LargeRoberto Castelli (Bonatti)
Harald Dresp (Max Streicher)
Marco Jannuzzi (Caterpillar)
Najib Khoury (CCC)
Andy Lukas (AJ Lucas)
Executive SecretaryJuan Arzuaga
Front row (left to right): Harald Dresp (Treasurer), Osman Birgili (1st Vice President), Karl Trauner (President), Doug Evans (2nd Vice President),
Adam Wynne Hughes (Immediate Past President), Juan Arzuaga (Executive Secretary). 2nd row from front: Marco Jannuzzi, Phil Bond,
Gerry Grothe. 2nd row from back: Vladilen Ermolin, Ebbo Laenge, Najib Khoury, Zeno Soave, Nasser Issa. Back row: Sandip Sharma,
Andy Lukas, Michael Rae, Jacquelin de La Porte, Roberto Castelli. Inset picture: Zhao Yujian
IPLOCA Board of Directors2010-2011
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