March 2026

The March 2026 issue of World Pipelines opens with a keynote focus on CCS pipelines. From there, we move into construction and project delivery, with insights from Saudi Aramco and CRC Evans, alongside features on safer construction practices and smarter backfilling. We also cover pig launchers and traps, modern pressure testing, hot tapping, valves, integrity management, coatings and corrosion mitigation. We close by looking ahead, examining how AI, automation, and digital service strategies are helping operators future-proof critical pipeline infrastructure in an evolving energy landscape.

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

Skylark takes flight
Hari Vamadevan, Senior Vice President and Regional Director, UK and Ireland, Energy Systems, DNV.

Enabling the next wave of CCUS growth
Algert Prifti, CCUS Solutions Portfolio Manager, Black & Veatch.

Boundary conditions across the pipeline lifecycle
Dr. Awadh O. Al-Oadah, Director Projects, Pipeline Projects Department, Saudi Aramco.

Powering global energy expansion
Paul McShane, President EMEAA at CRC Evans.

A safer future for pipeline construction
Etienne P., SCAIP S.p.A.

Redefining pipeline backfilling
Maimee Henderson, ALLU, USA.

Barrel traps vs pigging valves
Nicolaas Ainsworth, Argus Machine Co. Ltd.

Pressure testing in the modern era
Joe Van Vynckt, CEO, Charps.

Life's simple joys
Matthew Guest and Ian Littlepage, Team, Inc.

Eliminating risks within pipeline systems
Fernando Arce-Larreta, Iron Gate Supply President and BridgeFlow Valve Partner.

Under pressure
Gary Burns, Technical Director, BEL Valves, UK.

A year of right-sized integrity management
Cassandra K. Moody and Chelsea La Salle, Time For Change Engineering, USA.

Eliminating hidden risks
Neil Wilds, Global Product Director of CUI/Testing, Sherwin-Williams Protective and Marine Coatings.

AI: the key to automating critical industries
Jackie Hu, Chief Operating Officer, and Michael Smith, Director, Data & AI, IMI plc.

Getting future ready
Charles Bennett, Global Head of Service, ABB’s Energy Industries division.

March 2026

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