Overview of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are computer systems that allow a person to map or model large amounts of data based on location. The technology allows users to create multi-layered maps that can track multiple types of data. These systems are able to do this by using coordinates listed in a table, or by using satellite data, and different sets of data can be layered on top of each other. In the oil and gas industry, GIS is extremely useful when mapping out long pipelines or determining spacing between different drill sites, among other things. GIS technology is used in a number of other industries.

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A New Trend for Pipeline Integrity Management: How GIS and Risk-Based Asset Management (RBA) Integration Can Improve Pipeline Management

May/June 2015 Inspectioneering Journal

By Dylan Schrader at PinnacleART, Tom Pickthall at EnhanceCo Inc., and Carlos A. Palacios at CiMA-TQ

Pipeline integrity is critical to ensure maintenance and operational efficiency; however it is becoming an increasingly challenging task for the energy industry. Maintenance managers and inspectors must make sure their pipeline(s) and its associated equipment meet strict integrity requirements and comply with regulations in order to avoid unnecessary downtime and mitigate safety and environmental risks.

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New Technologies Present Opportunities for Pipeline Asset Managers

January/February 2015 Inspectioneering Journal

By Layne Tucker at EchoRFID, Jim Anspach at Cardno, Inc., and Steve Slusarenko at ProStar Geocorp, Inc.

In the Oil & Gas business we have hundreds of event process chains, each of which bears a cost and contains certain elements of risk. So what can we do to reduce our burden and improve our business? Let’s take a look at the current state of affairs and then have a look at some new technologies that may offer us an opportunity to improve our lot.

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October 28 - 31 2018

ASNT Annual Conference 2018

Location: Houston, Texas, United States
Hosted By: ASNT
Dates: October 28, 2018 - October 31, 2018

Conferences Exhibitions & Trade Shows Training Courses
November 12 - 15 2018

API Fall Refining And Equipment Standards Meeting

Location: Orlando, Florida, United States
Hosted By: American Petroleum Institute
Dates: November 12, 2018 - November 15, 2018

Exhibitions & Trade Shows Standards & Committee Meetings
November 13 - 14 2018

1st World Conference for Inspection and Maintenance Robotics

Location: Galveston, Texas, United States
Hosted By: SPRINT Robotics
Dates: November 13, 2018 - November 14, 2018

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January 28 - 31 2019

2019 Inspection and Mechanical Integrity Summit

Location: Galveston, Texas, United States
Hosted By: American Petroleum Institute
Dates: January 28, 2019 - January 31, 2019

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Feb 27 - Mar 1 2019

2019 IPEIA Conference and Exhibition

Location: Banff, Alberta, Canada
Hosted By: IPEIA
Dates: February 27, 2019 - March 1, 2019

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November 13 - 14 2018

Managing Aging Plants Conference & Expo USA 2018

Location: Houston, Texas, United States
Hosted By: KCI World
Dates: November 13, 2018 - November 14, 2018

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February 18 - 21 2019

Pipeline Pigging & Integrity Management (PPIM) Conference and Exhibition

Location: Houston, Texas, United States
Hosted By: Clarion Technical Conferences
Dates: February 18, 2019 - February 21, 2019

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NTSB Releases Study To Better Manage Gas Pipeline Integrity

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National Transportation Safety Board, January 27, 2015

The National Transportation Safety Board today adopted a safety study on integrity management of gas transmission pipelines in high consequence areas. Integrity management is the process by which pipeline operators and inspectors find and address potential problems before they result in accidents.

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