Anyone in the oil and gas industry understands how vital it is to purchase the correct type of pipe. When it comes to pipes that will carry oil and gas, what different types are there?
The two main types of pipes used in the oil and gas industry include:
- Gas pipelines. These pipelines are used to transport natural gas from stationary facilities to various locations.
- Oil pipelines. These pipelines are used to transport crude oil and other products.
Gas Pipelines
Natural gas is usually stored in stationary facilities like gas wells or import/export facilities. The gas pipelines are used to deliver this essential gas to various locations, including your home or other export facilities.
Within this category, there are these three different types of pipelines:
- Gathering systems. The gathering pipelines collect the natural gas from the production wells.
- Transmission systems. The transmission pipelines are large lines that transport natural gas from facilities to ports, refiners, and cities.
- Distribution systems. The distribution pipelines form a network of lines that distribute the product to its final destination. This network consists of the main distribution line, which moves natural gas close to cities, and service distribution lines, which are smaller lines that reach homes and businesses.
Oil Pipelines
The oil pipelines, also known as petroleum pipelines, are used for crude oil and other natural gas liquids.
Within this category, there are these three different types of pipelines:
- Gathering systems. These pipelines collect the crude oil or natural gas liquid from the production wells.
- Crude oil pipeline systems. This pipeline system transports crude oil to a refinery.
- Refined products pipelines systems. When the petroleum is refined into products like gasoline or kerosene, this pipeline system transports the refined product to various storage or distribution stations.
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