Geotechnical and Geohazard challenges for onshore and offshore pipelines

Introduction

Geotechnical and Geohazard Challenges for Onshore and Offshore pipelines

Wednesday 21st February 2018 at 18:00 hours
Institution of Civil Engineers, One Great George Street, Westminster, London SW1P 3AA

Joint Meeting with the Engineering Group of the Geological Society delivered by David Waring of BP and David Rushton of East Point Geo

Pipelines are critical for the delivery of the Oil and Gas that is required for today’s modern world and ensuring their integrity is of paramount importance. Designing, constructing and operating a pipeline is a multi-discipline endeavour, which almost always deals with geotechnical and geohazard challenges, whether it be in an onshore and offshore environment. This often requires a range of ground engineering specialists, which we more commonly group into a Geoteam.

The presentation describes how geotechnical and geohazard challenges are managed through the different project phases, illustrated using recent onshore and offshore project examples. It is also the intention to illustrate the synergy between the two environments, with respect to the Geoteam contributions. The presentation is aligned with four key stages in a pipeline development project, first discussing pipeline routing during the concept select stage and then continuing to cover the threat of:

• landslide impact at a scarp crossing and mitigation during detailed design,
• scour and erosion at wadi crossings during design and construction,
• surface fault rupture during pipeline operations.

The event is a joint meeting of the British Geotechnical Association (BGA), the Engineering Group of the Geological Society (EGGS). The event is also supported by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), Oil and Gas Division.

The event flyer can be downloaded here.

This is a free event but attendees should register in advance here

This event will not be recorded or webcast.

Please join us after the lecture for drinks sponsored by BP Exploration Operating Company Limited