Recession becomes major force to tighten grip on quarterly gas pipeline building costs

Journal Article · Mon Apr 25 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Oil Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5464123

Morgan, J M

This article points out that the major force affecting gas pipeline building costs, during the second quarter of 1982, was the recession. The total composite cost index for building gas pipelines increased by only 1.01%. Material prices for steel line pipe, valves, fittings, and line pipe coating showed little or no gain during the period. Installation labor costs continued to climb. Discusses construction activity, compressor equipment and drive units, and high pressure gas station piping.

• Research Organization: North Myrtle Beach, SC
• OSTI ID: 5464123
• Journal Information: Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 81:17; ISSN OIGJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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