Streamlining Pipeline Design & Mitigation for a Major Operator
A major pipeline operator needed a more efficient way to manage pipeline design and integrity risk assessments during early-stage project planning. With multiple internal teams using separate tools, collaboration between pipeline design and corrosion mitigation efforts was limited, slowing down decision-making and increasing the potential for rework.
Eliminating Silos Between Engineering and Integrity Teams
The operator turned to Pipeline Toolbox (PLTB) to bring their teams onto a shared digital platform that would unify workflows from concept through mitigation planning. With PLTB, engineers and integrity specialists could conduct calculations, share data, and collaborate within a consistent framework.
PLTB was used to:
- Perform pipeline design calculations across multiple tools
- Document system assumptions and input data in one platform
- Evaluate mitigation needs during the early design phase
- Support the creation of standardized, auditable reports
Results from Early-Stage Deployment
In the pilot project, the operator used PLTB to streamline the analysis of pipeline stress, pressure, and geometry while aligning design decisions with corrosion risk mitigation strategies. The software allowed multiple teams to:
- Minimize back-and-forth between departments
- Reduce duplicated efforts and data re-entry
- Enable early identification of high-risk design choices
- Generate reliable documentation for internal review and regulatory support
Learn how Pipeline Toolbox improved collaboration, reduced inefficiencies, and simplified risk planning.
