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ASME B31Q 2025 is Here: What You Need to Know
The American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B31Q is a widely used standard in the natural gas industry. It provides pipeline operators with...
Operator Qualification (OQ)
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Noble Rock Software Announces Strategic Investment in Energy Worldnet to Advance Operator Qualification Software Platform
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Noble Rock Software today announced a strategic investment in Energy Worldnet ("EWN"), a leading provider of...
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What Makes a Pipeline Task "Covered?" Unraveling the 4-Part Test
Ever wondered why backfilling on an active pipeline requires Operator Qualification (OQ), but backhoe maintenance does not? Or why leak investigation...
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Upstream, Midstream, Downstream: A Quick Guide to the Natural Gas Process
Whether you work in the oil and gas industry or not, you’ve probably heard the terms “upstream,” “midstream,” and “downstream” before. But do you...
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More than Just OQ: How MP Technologies Utilizes EWN for Safety Culture
The dynamic and highly regulated nature of the energy industry means that keeping a large workforce compliant with safety standards and operator...
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New York’s release on Operator Qualification
The State of New York Public Service Commission has released a memorandum and resolution adopting the amendments to 16 NYCRR PART 255 as found in...
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What is Operator Qualification (OQ)?
Operator Qualification is a program that pipeline operators of hazardous liquids and gas must possess and adhere to according to state and federal...