Pipeline risk management based on intelligent inspection

The safety of oil & gas pipelines is vital to the environment, people and properties. In this paper, the pipeline risk management is summarized. A management plan of pipeline integrity adopted worldwide based on intelligent inspection is introduced, and the actuality of pipeline risk management in China and the problems are mentioned. An integrated solution which emphasizes that the legislation on pipeline safety is the safeguard of it, to enhance pipeline safety management is the key for it and to design pipeline databases and risk assessment system based on digital computerized technology is the foundation of pipeline safety, is proposed. Only when these three aspects are closely worked, the pipeline risk can be controlled effectively, whereas it is possible to reduce pipeline risk in maximum and keep pipelines operating safely and efficiently.