Three workers died after a November 2012 explosion in this oil platform owned by Houston-based Black Elk Energy. A report commissioned by the firm said unsafe welding led to the accident. (Photo ...

According to IC Robotics, the entire system weighs under 5 kg (11 lb), can fit into any weld-standard pipe, rotates 360 degrees, has 22 degrees of freedom, and has a sheath to protect it against ...

The platform supports pipe welding, equipment inspection, and maintenance in the energy sector, where an aging workforce and automation are reshaping operations.

Drilling pipe is the lifeline of the oil and gas industry. That fact makes the Vallourec Group’s products essential to its customers. Based in France, Vallourec is a leading supplier of drill pipe for ...

The worker had entered the pipe to perform either welding or cutting with an acetylene torch. The pipe was 24 inches in diameter, and the man was about 40 feet inside the pipe when the fire broke out.

SWEETWATER Beginning this fall, Texas State Technical College will offer a certificate of completion in Welding Advanced Pipe Specialization at each West Texas campus.. Abilene’s campus has been ...