Call for Papers

Interested speakers are invited to submit an abstract (max. 300 words) describing the main ideas of their paper together with an author’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.

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.

Conference language: English.

All required data should be submitted to: ptc@eitep.de (or you could use our PDF template to fill in your details and send it via e-mail).

See the Call for Papers for details.

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, Materials
• Welding Technologies
• Trenchless Technologies
• Logistics / Pipe Tracking
• Pipeline Protection / Corrosion Control
• Pipeline Coating
• Compressor and Pump Stations

Special Issues

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

Special: Structural and Operational Safety of Pipelines

• in cooperation with TÜV and DVGW

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.