Pipeline engineering is commonly seen as fulfilling the role of 'stitching things together'. However, within this sector there are a host of technical considerations which must be carefully thought through and which will vary dramatically from project-to-project. As such, there is ample opportunity to challenge the status quo when it comes to subsea pipeline design. The concept of 'silo engineering' continues to present a major hurdle in ensuring optimum operational output in the industry. This type of approach leads to a general lack of cohesion across a project, with little consideration when it comes to understanding how reservoir, surface facilities and subsea pipelines interconnect and the vitally different roles they play. This presents an opportunity for re-examining and fully integrating project management in order to maximise pipeline efficiency and integrity.
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