Assessment of Arctic Offshore Pipelines

Overview

Main Objective

Discussion of the state-of-the-art in Arctic pipeline technology is discussed, with emphasis on offhsore applications in the Beaufort Sea. Environmental conditions, physical hazards (excluding military/sabotage damage), unique requirements, modes of failure and countermeasures are described. Existing US regulations are reviewed to identify potential gaps in regulations for Arctic offshore pipelines.

Public Abstract

Discussion of the state-of-the-art in Arctic pipeline technology is discussed, with emphasis on offhsore applications in the Beaufort Sea. Environmental conditions, physical hazards (excluding military/sabotage damage), unique requirements, modes of failure and countermeasures are described. Existing US regulations are reviewed to identify potential gaps in regulations for Arctic offshore pipelines. Regulations of Canada, Great Britian and Norway are also reviewed. Changes to the US Title 49 Parts 192 and 195 are recommended and include addition of contingency plan requirements, low-temperature material characteristic requirements, and revised procedures for installation, testing and monitoring.

Status History

Final report issued 04/1980.

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