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Rotating Equipment Maintenance in Oil & Gas: Ensuring Reliability, Safety, and Profitability Industry

In the oil and gas industry, rotating equipment forms the mechanical backbone of operations. From upstream drilling rigs to downstream refineries, machines such as pumps, compressors, turbines, and motors keep facilities running efficiently. Any failure in these critical assets can disrupt production, trigger safety incidents, and cause costly downtime. As

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Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) in Oil & Gas: A Complete Guide

1. Introduction In industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, and manufacturing, ensuring asset reliability and operational safety is a constant priority. Traditional time-based inspection schedules often lead to unnecessary downtime, unplanned outages, or missed failure indicators. Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) offers a smarter alternative — a data-driven,

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API 653 – Storage Tank Inspection & Maintenance Guide

Above-ground storage tanks (ASTs) are critical assets in the oil and gas industry, used to store everything from crude oil and refined fuels to chemicals and wastewater. While their role in day-to-day operations is often taken for granted, inadequate inspection and maintenance can lead to catastrophic failures, costly cleanups, and

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Pipeline Integrity Management: Challenges and Solutions

Table of Contents Introduction Key Elements of Effective Pipeline Integrity Programs Pressing Challenges Facing Pipeline Operators Proactive Solutions to Address Integrity Risks Standards and Frameworks Supporting Best Practices Final Thoughts Introduction: Pipelines serve as the arteries of the oil and gas sector, enabling efficient and continuous transportation of hydrocarbons across

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