Based on information gathered from stakeholders on pipeline safety issues, technology needs and gaps, and opportunities for technology innovation, PHMSA has established a set of strategic objectives. The objectives of the R&D program, are to improve pipeline safety, integrity, and reliability by:
  1. Developing technology that supports the PHMSA regulatory mission;
  2. Focusing on near-term technology development needs and opportunities;
  3. Conducting an effective program of technology transfer and communication with stakeholders;
  4. Maximizing the return on the R&D investment by coordinating activities with other sources of R&D funding, including other federal agencies;
  5. Efficiently and effectively managing the R&D program.


The PHMSA R&D Strategic Plan is available with the following options:

Program Relevance & Logic Breakdown
Projects of Application Area(s): Alaska

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Research Objectives

Pie Chart Showing counts of Projects by Research Impacts. Data also shown in table below.
Objective Projects PHMSA Industry Total
Strengthening Standards 10 $ 5.43M $ 6.84M $12.28M
Technology Development 18 $ 9.80M $ 8.18M $17.99M
Knowledge Documents 25 $ 9.46M $15.54M $25.00M

Research Strategies & Objectives

Program Category Objectives PHMSA Industry Total Total
Damage Prevention Strengthening Standards $ 0.00M $ 0.00M $ 0.00M
Technology Development $ 0.95M $ 0.21M $ 1.16M
Knowledge Documents $ 0.00M $ 0.00M $ 0.00M
Pipeline Assessment and Leak Detection Strengthening Standards $ 0.21M $ 0.21M $ 0.42M
Technology Development $ 6.13M $ 4.18M $10.31M
Knowledge Documents $ 1.91M $ 1.99M $ 3.90M
Defect Characterization and Mitigation Strengthening Standards $ 2.22M $ 2.51M $ 4.74M
Technology Development $ 0.41M $ 0.45M $ 0.86M
Knowledge Documents $ 3.48M $ 4.04M $ 7.53M
Improved Design, Construction and Materials Strengthening Standards $ 2.99M $ 4.12M $ 7.12M
Technology Development $ 2.30M $ 3.33M $ 5.63M
Knowledge Documents $ 4.02M $ 9.46M $13.48M
Risk Management and Communications Strengthening Standards $ 0.00M $ 0.00M $ 0.00M
Technology Development $ 0.00M $ 0.00M $ 0.00M
Knowledge Documents $ 0.03M $ 0.03M $ 0.07M
Projects can impact and be relevant in two or more areas. Because of this, counts and sums will amount to more than 100% of program totals.
Projects of Application Area(s): Alaska
Project
#		 Activities A Affected Pipeline Types B Application Area C Research
Objectives D		 PHMSA Co-funding E Total
Investment
Program Category: Damage Prevention
151 DTRS56-04-T-0007, "Infrasonic frequency seismic sensor system for preventing third party damage to gas pipelines" HazLiq
GasTrans
Dist-Steel
Dist-Non-Metal
 Onshore
Alaska
 Technology Development
 $ 0.21M $ 0.21M $ 0.42M
183 DTRS57-05-C-10110, "Infrasonic Frequency Seismic Sensor System for Pipeline Integrity Management" HazLiq
GasTrans
Dist-Steel
Dist-Non-Metal
 Onshore
Alaska
 Technology Development
 $ 0.74M   $ 0.74M
Program Category: Damage Prevention Total: $ 0.95M $ 0.21M $ 1.16M
Program Category: Pipeline Assessment and Leak Detection
153 DTRS56-04-T-0012, "Hazardous Liquids Airborne Lidar Observation Study (HALOS)" HazLiq
GasTrans
Dist-Steel
Dist-Non-Metal
 Onshore
Offshore
Alaska
 Technology Development
 $ 0.55M $ 0.55M $ 1.10M
165 DTRS56-05-T-0003, "A New Approach to Control Running Fracture in Pipelines" GasTrans
 Onshore
Alaska
 Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.26M $ 0.32M $ 0.58M
169 DTPH56-05-T-0004, "Use of Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) for Pipeline Surveillance to Improve Safety and Lower Cost" HazLiq
GasTrans
Dist-Steel
Dist-Non-Metal
 Onshore
Alaska
 Technology Development
 $ 0.45M $ 0.62M $ 1.08M
232 DTPH56-08-T-000004, "Improving Magnetic Flux Leakage In-Line Inspection Corrosion Sizing Using Phased Array Guided Ultrasonic Waves" HazLiq
GasTrans
Dist-Steel
 Onshore
Offshore
Alaska
 Technology Development
 $ 0.22M $ 0.22M $ 0.44M
233 DTPH56-08-T-000006, "The Effect of Cathodic Protection on Stress Corrosion Cracking of High-Strength Pipeline Steels" HazLiq
GasTrans
 Onshore
Offshore
Alaska
 Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.06M $ 0.06M $ 0.12M
234 DTPH56-08-T-000007, "Development of a Free-Swimming Acoustic Tool for Liquid Pipeline Leak Detection Including Evaluation for Natural Gas Pipeline Applications" HazLiq
GasTrans
Dist-Steel
Dist-Non-Metal
 Onshore
Alaska
 Technology Development
 $ 0.38M $ 0.50M $ 0.88M
235 DTPH56-08-T-000009, "MWM-Array Detection & Characterization of Damage through Coatings and Insulation" HazLiq
GasTrans
Dist-Steel
 Onshore
Offshore
Alaska
 Technology Development
 $ 0.50M $ 0.55M $ 1.05M
236 DTPH56-08-T-000009, "Adaptation of MWM-Array and MFL Technology for Enhanced Detection/Characterization of Damage from Inside Pipelines" HazLiq
GasTrans
Dist-Steel
 Onshore
Offshore
Alaska
 Technology Development
 $ 0.50M $ 0.44M $ 0.94M
237 DTPH56-08-T-000010, "Direct strain measurements and failure pressure prediction in mechanically damaged and strained pipes" HazLiq
GasTrans
Dist-Steel
 Onshore
Offshore
Alaska
 Technology Development
Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.28M $ 0.28M $ 0.57M
244 DTPH56-08-T-000015, "Pipeline Segment-Specific External Corrosion Rate Estimation to Improve Reassessment Interval Accuracy" HazLiq
GasTrans
Dist-Steel
 Onshore
Offshore
Alaska
 Strengthening Standards
Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.21M $ 0.21M $ 0.42M
251 DTPH56-08-T-000008, "Achieving Maximum Crack Remediation Effect from Optimized Hydrotesting" HazLiq
GasTrans
Dist-Steel
 Onshore
Alaska
 Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.15M $ 0.36M $ 0.51M
255 DTPH56-08-T-000020, "Internal Corrosion Detection in Liquids Pipelines" HazLiq
 Onshore
Offshore
Alaska
 Technology Development
 $ 0.23M $ 0.25M $ 0.48M
93 DTRS56-01-X-0023, "Airborne LIDAR Pipeline Inspection System (ALPIS) Mapping Tests" GasTrans
Dist-Steel
Dist-Non-Metal
 Onshore
Alaska
 Technology Development
 $ 2.24M   $ 2.24M
135 DTRS57-04-C-10002, "Infrasonic Frequency Seismic Sensor System for Pipeline Integrity Management" HazLiq
GasTrans
Dist-Steel
Dist-Non-Metal
 Onshore
Alaska
 Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.09M   $ 0.09M
137 DTRS57-04-C-10016, "Piezo Structural Acoustic Pipeline Leak Detection System" GasTrans
Dist-Steel
Dist-Non-Metal
 Onshore
Alaska
 Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.10M   $ 0.10M
224 DTPH56-07-T-000009, "In-Situ Hydrogen Analysis in Weldments: Novel NDE for Weld Inspection" HazLiq
GasTrans
Dist-Steel
 Onshore
Offshore
Alaska
 Technology Development
Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.74M $ 0.74M $ 1.49M
Program Category: Pipeline Assessment and Leak Detection Total: $ 7.01M $ 5.15M $12.16M
Program Category: Defect Characterization and Mitigation
128 DTRS56-03-T-0008, "A Comprehensive Update in the Evaluation of Pipelines Weld Defects" HazLiq
GasTrans
 Onshore
Offshore
Alaska
 Strengthening Standards
Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.36M $ 0.54M $ 0.90M
129 DTRS56-03-T-0009, "Advanced Welding Repair and Remediation Methods for In-service Pipelines" HazLiq
GasTrans
 Onshore
Alaska
 Technology Development
 $ 0.41M $ 0.45M $ 0.86M
200 DTPH56-06-T-000014, "Validation and Documentation of Tensile Strain Limit Design Models for Pipelines" HazLiq
GasTrans
 Onshore
Offshore
Alaska
 Knowledge Documents
 $ 1.12M $ 1.39M $ 2.52M
201 DTPH56-06-T-000014, "Second Generation Models for Strain-Base Design" HazLiq
GasTrans
 Onshore
Offshore
Alaska
 Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.13M $ 0.13M $ 0.27M
238 DTPH56-08-T-000011, "Structural Significance of Mechanical Damage" HazLiq
GasTrans
Dist-Steel
 Onshore
Offshore
Alaska
 Strengthening Standards
Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.50M $ 1.01M $ 1.52M
158 DTRS56-04-X-0025, "Task Order #2: Fatigue Fracture and Crack Arrest in High-Strength Pipeline Steels" GasTrans
 Onshore
Alaska
 Strengthening Standards
Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.55M   $ 0.55M
220 DTPH56-07-T-000006, "Validation of Assessment Methods for Production Scale Girth Welding of High Strength Pipelines with Multiple Pipe Sources" GasTrans
 Onshore
Alaska
 Strengthening Standards
Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.81M $ 0.95M $ 1.76M
Program Category: Defect Characterization and Mitigation Total: $ 3.90M $ 4.49M $ 8.40M
Program Category: Improved Design, Construction and Materials
127 DTRS56-03-T-0007, "First Major Improvements to the Two-curve Fracture Arrest Model" GasTrans
 Onshore
Alaska
 Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.61M $ 4.26M $ 4.88M
152 DTRS56-04-T-0011, "Optimizing Weld Integrity for X80 and X100 Linepipe" GasTrans
 Onshore
Alaska
 Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.31M $ 0.57M $ 0.89M
154 DTRS56-05-T-0001, "Innovative Welding Processes for Small to Medium Diameter Gas Transmission Pipelines" GasTrans
Dist-Steel
 Onshore
Alaska
 Technology Development
Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.40M $ 0.70M $ 1.10M
171 DTPH56-05-T-0003, "Corrosion Assessment Guidance for Higher Strength Pipelines" GasTrans
 Onshore
Alaska
 Strengthening Standards
Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.87M $ 0.80M $ 1.68M
202 DTPH56-06-T-000015, "Pipeline Integrity Management for Ground Movement Hazards" HazLiq
GasTrans
 Onshore
Alaska
 Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.52M $ 0.52M $ 1.04M
245 DTPH56-08-T-000016, "Evaluation and Method for Qualification of Fiber Reinforced Composite Repair Techniques for Transmission and/or Distribution Pipelines" HazLiq
GasTrans
Dist-Steel
 Onshore
Alaska
 Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.24M $ 0.25M $ 0.49M
125 DTRS56-03-X-0044, "An Assessment of Magnetization Effects on Hydrogen Cracking for Thick-Walled Pipelines" HazLiq
GasTrans
 Onshore
Offshore
Alaska
 Technology Development
Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.24M $ 0.14M $ 0.39M
140 DTRS56-04-X-0021, "Strain-Based Design of Pipelines - Phase II" GasTrans
 Onshore
Offshore
Alaska
 Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.07M $ 0.22M $ 0.29M
216 DTPH56-07-T-000004, "Development of HAZ Hardness Limits for In-Service Welding" HazLiq
GasTrans
Dist-Steel
 Onshore
Offshore
Alaska
 Strengthening Standards
Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.12M $ 0.27M $ 0.40M
218 DTPH56-07-T-000002, "Advanced Technologies and Methodology for Automated Ultrasonic Testing Systems Quantification" HazLiq
GasTrans
Dist-Steel
 Onshore
Offshore
Alaska
 Technology Development
 $ 0.61M $ 1.43M $ 2.05M
219 DTPH56-07-T-000003, "Hybrid Laser/GMAW of High Strength Steel Gas Transmission Pipelines" HazLiq
GasTrans
 Onshore
Offshore
Alaska
 Technology Development
 $ 0.46M $ 0.46M $ 0.92M
222 DTPH56-07-T-000007, "Hybrid Laser Arc Welding (HLAW) System Development for Pipeline Construction" GasTrans
 Onshore
Offshore
Alaska
 $ 1.65M $ 1.65M $ 3.30M
223 DTPH56-07-T-000008, "Automated Laser Ultrasonic Testing (ALUT) Of Hybrid Laser Arc Welds For Pipeline Construction" GasTrans
 Onshore
Alaska
 Technology Development
Strengthening Standards
 $ 0.58M $ 0.58M $ 1.17M
225 DTPH56-07-T-000005, "Update of Weld Design, Testing, and Assessment Procedures for High Strength Pipelines" HazLiq
GasTrans
Dist-Steel
 Onshore
Offshore
Alaska
 Strengthening Standards
 $ 0.80M $ 0.76M $ 1.57M
226 DTPH56-07-T-000005, "Development of Optimized Welding Solutions for X100 Linepipe Steel" HazLiq
GasTrans
Dist-Steel
 Onshore
Offshore
Alaska
 Strengthening Standards
Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.60M $ 1.68M $ 2.29M
Program Category: Improved Design, Construction and Materials Total: $ 8.14M $14.36M $22.50M
Program Category: Risk Management and Communications
124 DTRS56-03-X-044, "An Assessment of Safety, Risks & Costs Associated with Subsea Pipeline Removals" HazLiq
GasTrans
 Offshore
Alaska
 Knowledge Documents
 $ 0.03M $ 0.03M $ 0.07M
Program Category: Risk Management and Communications Total: $ 0.03M $ 0.03M $ 0.07M
Grand Totals:$20.05M $24.26M $44.31M
Footnotes:
  1. Program strategies and the research projects within them.
  2. Short term benefactors are operators or owners of hazardous liquid, natural gas transmission or distribution pipelines. General Public are long-term benefactors.
  3. Area in which research outputs apply within onshore, offshore or Arctic pipelines.
  4. Impact which the research generates within technology, consensus standards or general knowledge.
  5. PHMSA co-funds research with many different pipeline stakeholder groups.