September 2026 - Test The Weld, Not The Whole Line
In this edition: how STATS' in-line weld test tools replace full system hydrotesting with a localised alternative - featuring thrust ring weld testing in the UK and a 12-day Gulf States shutdown finished a day ahead of schedule.
June 2026 - Mechanical Connectors: Critical Repairs Without Hot Work
In this edition: how mechanical pipe connectors give a proven cold-work alternative to welding - covering pipework replacement at a Norwegian oil terminal and a drain system upgrade offshore, both completed without a single hot work permit.
February 2026 - Enabling Critical Repairs Without Shutdowns
In this edition: how tethered Tecno Plugs create isolation close to the worksite rather than depressurising the whole line - including a valve replacement on a 56" pipeline and a multi-site bend removal finished three weeks early with zero production loss.
September 2025 - Keeping Pipelines Flowing, Even During Maintenance
In this edition: how STATS' Remote Tecno Plug lets operators maintain critical pipelines without shutting them down - featuring a 48" gas pipeline tie-in in Oman and a valve replacement in Canada that cut nearly 39,000 tonnes of emissions.
