January 2026

The January 2026 issue of World Pipelines explores how pipelines are adapting to a period of heightened delivery pressure, regulatory scrutiny, and shifting global energy dynamics. From crack detection and advanced inspection technologies to corrosion protection, valve innovation, and compliance-led operational efficiency, this issue highlights the tools and strategies helping operators maintain integrity without compromising performance. Features from RBAC, NDT Global, FORCE Technology, STATS Group, VIAVI, Emerson, ABB, and others examine how modelling, monitoring, and smarter system design are reshaping pipeline decision-making across inspection, repair, safety, and lifecycle management.

This month's front cover is brought to you by STATS Group.

Contents

Reshaping global market dynamics
Giovanni Bettinelli and Edward O’Toole, RBAC.

A new crack detection tool
World Pipelines interviews, Rogelio Guajardo, Director of Product Management, NDT Global.

Inspect, repair, repeat
Espen Elvheim, Director, Advanced Inspection, FORCE Technology.

A compact alternative
Zahra Farrokhi, Batu Valve, Türkiye.

Compliance without compromise
Darran Pledger, STATS Group.

Rapid corrosion protection with fibre optics
Douglas Clague, Solutions Marketing Manager, Fibre Optic Field Solutions, and Abdullah Nassar, Product Specialist, Fibre Sensing Systems, VIAVI.

On the edge of safety
Brandon Carlson, Itron.

Corrosion and coatings Q&A
World Pipelines interviews Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd, a member of Winn & Coales International.

Streamlining efficiency and compliance
Martha Rendon, Emerson.

50 years in motion
Anand Jha, Vice President of Global Sales, ABB.