News from Geneva IPLOCA Executive Secretary Visits Streicher in Germany Following an invitation from the company, IPLOCA Executive Secretary, Juan Arzuaga, recently visited Max Streicher GmbH & Co. KG aA to discuss the current status of the industry in the region and the latest developments made by Streicher. He was shown the new side-booms produced by improving used machines, on which the engine and all elements and commands have been modernised to
highest level of sustainability, efficiency and an intuitive,
enhance operation and safety. These include the electric
modern operating concept; and the fully electric pay
HDD rig, which combines proven technology with the
welders recently built by Streicher.
Spotlight on IPLOCA Webinars
CEO of Antea Belgium NV, presented the challenges and
Since the last edition of the Newsletter three more
solutions found when working in the pipeline industry and
webinars have been offered to members.
complying with the restrictions on nitrogen emissions
The IPLOCA Members Technology Platform – Tech Expert Portal During this webinar, held on 10 June, Erik Nijveld,
in Belgium. Nitrogen dioxide has a negative impact on human health as it damages the respiratory tract. It also harms the environment by contributing to the formation of ozone, secondary particles and acidification.
Managing Partner at Deployment Matters, presented the IPLOCA Members Technology Platform that was launched
Improving air quality is one of the Belgium government’s
at the end of last year as a partnership between IPLOCA
on-going main objectives. The good news is that the air is
and TechnologyCatalogue.com.
becoming cleaner now that NO2 is permanently monitored at various sites throughout Belgium. Since 2000,
More than 35 technology descriptions have been listed
particulate matter emissions have fallen by more than
and this number is constantly increasing with more
25% and nitrogen emissions have halved. Belgium was
and more members finding their way to the platform.
one of the first countries to be ready to start monitoring
Members can upload their technologies for free, and
nitrogen emissions from ships in the North Sea according
increase their visibility to potential clients. During the
to restrictions applied as of 1 January 2021.
webinar, Erik highlighted a functionality that will soon become available to tech experts that will showcase their expertise within the IPLOCA community.
Transportation of Hydrogen in Gas Pipeline Projects in Europe This presentation was given on 24 June by Dr. York
The involvement of independent tech experts is essential
Schorling, Manager Oil & Gas, EPC Projects at
to supporting companies in the selection process of
ILF Consulting Engineers. The ongoing European
relevant technologies, and providing companies with all the
developments related to the generation of hydrogen
practical aspects of sustainably embedding the technology
by wind power and solar energy, as well as its
into their business. The moment a tech expert registers,
transportation when mixed with natural gas, is having
their profile will be visible on the IPLOCA platform and the
a major impact on existing pipelines. ILF Consulting
global platform TechnologyCatalogue.com.
Engineers has been commissioned to do an assessment
Nitrogen Emissions in the Flanders Region
to evaluate to what degree such modifications are needed when transporting hydrogen mixed with
Invited by Regular Member Denys on 17 June, Gert
natural gas into the existing pipeline grid. A study was
Pauwels, Account Manager milieubeleid and Jan Parys,
therefore carried out on the transportation of different
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