C. I. S. struggles to solve problems in pipeline system
Breakup of the former soviet Union (FSU) has created problems in oil and gas transportation. That's because political boundaries quickly appeared in a network designed to provide consistency of service across a vast area. What's more, there are increasing problems with aging equipment and poor maintenance. However, the coherence of oil and gas transportation networks survived, although much rehabilitation and new lines are needed to keep up with oil and gas production plans. Reconstruction of main pipelines will involve repairs, re-laying, construction of loops and connections, and replacement of gas compressors and oil pumping units. It also will involve installation of telemetry and automated equipment and improvement of electrochemical corrosion protection. The paper describes production plans, the gas networks, the oil network, reconstruction, the republics' plans, technology gap, compressors, embargo's impact, system assessment, and planned projects.
- OSTI ID:
- 6488433
- Journal Information:
- Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States) Vol. 91:18; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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