The World Onshore Pipelines Report 2008-12 considers the prospects for this huge global market and values the future markets through to 2012. As oil & gas production increases globally, so does the need for the transportation of products to market.

In this first edition of the World Onshore Pipelines Report, Douglas-Westwood presents a comprehensive view of the historic market from 2003-2007 and forecast period from 2008-2012. A detailed database of projects combined with an involved modeling and forecasting process result in a unique view of the market in length and value terms.

The report also reviews all aspects of onshore oil & gas pipelines from design, materials, techniques and components through to construction, operations and maintenance.

Pipeline technologies

The World Onshore Pipeline Report 2008-12 is geared to the needs of the senior executive and assumes no previous reader knowledge of the subject area. It describes pipeline design and how routes are selected, safety considerations, sizing, flow and pressure control and storage. The choice of pipeline materials is discussed and major pipeline components are reviewed from coatings and fittings to pumps and compressors. Construction techniques and associated issues are explained from stringing, welding and trenching to backfilling, cleaning, sizing, quality control and testing. Operations and maintenance content includes a review of control, integrity, corrosion protection and repairs.

The market

The Douglas-Westwood onshore pipelines market modelling process is based on actual project data. The Onshore Pipelines Report 2008-12 begins with identifying existing pipeline projects then examines the market drivers and prospects. Expenditure is broken down into the main spend areas of land & right of way, line pipe and fittings, pipeline construction, pump station & equipment and other (including delivery systems, communications, vehicles etc.)

Industry players & competitive landscape

Appendices outline significant companies, manufacturers and technology providers in the sector. Also throughout the report case studies highlight a number of projects.

An acclaimed series

The World Onshore Pipelines Report 2008-2012 is the latest in an acclaimed series of business studies used by organisations in 37 countries worldwide. These include oil majors, investment banks, research institutes, hardware manufacturers, offshore contractors, agencies and departments of governments.

The authors

Summary & Conclusions Focused on the energy and marine industries, Douglas-Westwood conducts market survey, research, analysis and strategy services with over 490 assignments completed since formation in 1990. In the past three years Douglas-Westwood have completed market due diligence on M&A and financing deals totalling $6.5 billion The report is from the same team that produced the acclaimed market study The World Offshore Pipelines Report.


Definition of Pipelines - detailing crude oil trunk lines, flowlines and gathering lines; natural gas gathering lines, transmission lines, local distribution lines; refined products pipelines; flow & flow control; significant elements (pumps, compressor stations, exchangers, SCADA, terminals, connections to upstream and downstream etc.)

Pipelines vs. Other Options - reviewing economic viability; minimizing environmental impact; reducing risks including security risk; regulations.

Pipeline Design - Route selection; safety considerations; sizing - line size, wall thickness, and looping; flow and pressure control; number of stations and station location; storage.

Pipeline Materials - including production techniques; Steel; Different grades etc.

Major Pipeline Components - leading technologies and companies that provide them for pipe, coatings, fittings & flanges, valves, actuators, pumps & compressors.

Construction techniques - leading technologies and companies that provide them. Including sections on preparation, stringing, welding & weld inspection, trenching, lowering-in, backfilling, bends, crossings & tie-ins, quality control, cleaning & sizing and hydrostatic testing.

Operations & Maintenance - with sections on operation and control, maintaining integrity and fitness-for-purpose, corrosion protection and repairs.

Company Profiles - of suppliers, manufacturers and design and engineering firms

Market Analysis - capital expenditure forecasts by region and market sub-segment covering the period 2003-2012.