Call for Papers

Presentation during ptc 2013

Interested speakers are invited to submit an abstract (max. 300 words) describing the main ideas of their paper together with the presenter’s CV (max. 200 words). Abstracts should not focus on company presentation but on technical/managerial classifications, R&D, new technologies or recent case studies. Joint presentations between pipeline operators and technology providers are highly welcome.

Each speaker gets a presentation time of 20 minutes. The presented papers will be published in the conference proceedings and distributed to the conference attendees. All abstracts and papers will also be published in the our abstract database. Speakers from the private industry are requested to register as normal delegate. All other confirmed speakers attend free-of-charge.

Conference language: English.

-- Submit your abstract online --

  • Deadline for abstract submission: 30 November 2013
  • Notification of abstract acceptance: 15 January 2014
  • Final conference paper due: 31 March 2014


Conference Topics

Operation and Maintenance (Onshore and Offshore)

  • Asset Management
  • Pipeline and Facilities Integrity
  • SCADA Systems
  • Monitoring / Surveillance
  • Control and Dispatching
  • Inspection and Leak Detection
  • Rehabilitation of Aging Pipelines
  • Repair Works
  • Life Cycle Extension Strategies
  • Third Party Impact
  • GIS / Database Development
  • Management Systems


Planning and Construction (Onshore and Offshore)

  • Planning and Design
  • Route Analysis and Selection
  • Onshore and Offshore Construction
  • Construction Machinery
  • Pipeline Components
  • Line Pipe Materials
  • Welding Technologies
  • Trenchless Technologies
  • Logistics / Pipe Tracking
  • Pipeline Protection / Corrosion Control
  • Pipeline Coating
  • Compressor and Pump Stations


Special Issues

  • Safety
  • Energy Recovery
  • Cyber Security
  • LNG versus Pipeline
  • Standards and Regulations
  • Environmental Risks
  • Public Perception
  • Carbon Dioxide Transport (CCS)
  • Feeder Pipelines (Upstream)
  • Climate Challenges (cold, hot, humid)
  • Geohazards / Natural Desasters
  • Smart Grids / Smart Metering
  • Rotating Equipment
  • Feed-in of Biogas
  • Unbundling
  • Product Pipelines


World Pipeline Outlook

  • The Pipeline Technology Conference is officially opened with the World Pipeline Outlook. This plenary session focuses on political issues and new pipeline projects worldwide for the present and future security of energy supply.