Free download for members HERE. PR676-233801-Z04 Risk Treatment Strategies for Circumferential Cracking Author(s)James Ferguson, Jan BracicAuthoring InstitutionStantecRelease Date February 27, 2026 Pipeline operators who are managing the threat of circumferential cracking in areas of active ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. NG-18-16 Study of the Effect of Manufacturing Variables on the Properties of Line-Pipe Steels Author(s)F W BoulgerAuthoring InstitutionBattelle Columbus LaboratoriesRelease Date February 24, 2026 This is the third phase report on this project. Previous phase reports contained information on ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. NG-18-109 Test Procedures to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Inhibitor containing Coatings Author(s)B.L. McKinneyAuthoring InstitutionBattelleRelease Date February 24, 2026 This report describes the state of progress in the development of procedures and techniques for ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR676-233801-Z04 Risk Treatment Strategies for Circumferential Cracking Author(s) James Ferguson, Jan Bracic Research Contractor Stantec Release DateFebruary 27, 2026 Pipeline operators who are managing the threat of circumferential cracking in areas of active ground movement have the unusual challenge of having know-how to repair pipe wall conditions and remediate unstable slopes without a clear target for where or when such intervention may be warranted. ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. NG-18-16 Study of the Effect of Manufacturing Variables on the Properties of Line-Pipe Steels Author(s) F W Boulger Research Contractor Battelle Columbus Laboratories Release DateFebruary 24, 2026 This is the third phase report on this project. Previous phase reports contained information on the effects of certain. manufacturing variables on the strength and fracture toughness of line-pipe steels made in the laboratory. Since the previous reports, additional steels have been melted and ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. NG-18-109 Test Procedures to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Inhibitor containing Coatings Author(s) B.L. McKinney Research Contractor Battelle Release DateFebruary 24, 2026 This report describes the state of progress in the development of procedures and techniques for assessing the effectiveness with which an inhibitor can be leached from a coating and reduce the occurrence of stress corrosion cracking in pipeline steels. More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR593-22700-R01 Predictive Tool for Critical Velocity for Configuration 3 and 4 Author(s) Michael Paidoussis Research Contractor McGill University - 593 Release DateFebruary 20, 2026 This report describes the work done at McGill University under contract with PRCI and Solution Mining Research Institute (SMRI) on modeling the dynamics of the brine string in solution-mined caverns in salt formations, under excitation by the internal fluid flow and reverse external axial flow ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR593-22700-S01 Brine String Dynamics Configuration 3 Installer Author(s) Michael Paidoussis Research Contractor McGill University - 593 Release DateFebruary 20, 2026 PR593-22700-S01 Brine String Dynamics Configuration 3 Installer Two operational configurations of brine strings have been considered, resulting in two separate software packages: discharging brine string (Configuration 3) and aspirating brine string (Configuration 4). Both packages ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR593-22700-S02 Brine String Dynamics Configuration 4 Installer Author(s) Michael Paidoussis Research Contractor McGill University - 593 Release DateFebruary 20, 2026 PR593-22700-S02 Brine String Dynamics Configuration 4 Installer Two operational configurations of brine strings have been considered, resulting in two separate software packages: discharging brine string (Configuration 3) and aspirating brine string (Configuration 4) . The software is ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR-000-26BDL-001 Predictive Tool for Critical Velocity Brine String Dynamics Configurations 3 and 4 Bundle Author(s) Michael Paidoussis Research Contractor McGill University - 593 Release DateFebruary 20, 2026 This bundle offering includes deliverables from McGill University under contract with PRCI and Solution Mining Research Institute (SMRI) on modeling the dynamics of the brine string in solution-mined caverns in salt formations, under excitation by the internal fluid flow and reverse external axial ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR592-242009-Z01 GHG Reduction at Compressor Stations Using Optimization with Physics-Informed Models Author(s) Scott Sheppard, Christopher Perullo, Corson Teasley Research Contractor Turbine Logic Release DateFebruary 13, 2026 Reducing greenhouse gas emission from pipeline compressor stations is a critical challenge for operators. Traditional approaches to emissions reduction often depend on hardware upgrades that require capital investment and downtime. When considering alternative methods for emissions reduction, such ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR727-243814-R01 State of NDE Technologies Able to Measure or Predict Seam and Pipe Body Toughness Author(s) Bill Amend, Roger Royer, Thomas Prewitt, Pete Riccardella, Nathan Switzner Research Contractor RSI Pipeline Solutions, LLC Release DateFebruary 11, 2026 Toughness is an important consideration in fitness-for-service assessments of imperfections in pipe base metal and seams. Various descriptors of toughness are used, but traditionally, all have re-quired destructive testing to quantify toughness. This report summarizes the current and anticipated ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR703-252011-R01 Road Map Activity for Low CO2e Engine Technologies Author(s) Timothy Jacobs, Daniel Olsen Research Contractor T.J. Jacobs, LLC Release DateFebruary 4, 2026 Regulatory drivers and environmental concern continue to exert downward pressure on engine emissions from pipeline compressor stations. Collaboration among government, industry, and academic entities resulted in substantial reductions in most engine emissions, but several opportunities likely ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR777-253607-R01 Internal Corrosion Impacts of Renewable Natural Gas Author(s) Diane Saber Research Contractor REEthink Inc. Release DateJanuary 27, 2026 Internal corrosion of metal pipe is of upmost concern to the natural gas industry, and much effort has been devoted to understanding and controlling the mechanisms, including robust mitigation strategies. Biomethane Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) is a gaseous fuel produced through the anaerobic ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR350-203605-Z01 Development of Comprehensive Metal Loss Assessment Methodologies Author(s) Banglin Liu, Xiaotong Chen, Yong-Yi Wang, Brian Leis Research Contractor Center for Reliable Energy Systems, LLC Release DateJanuary 16, 2026 A comprehensive metal loss [1] assessment model was developed in a multiyear effort that enables more accurate assessment of metal loss as detected and sized using the current in-line and in-the-ditch tools as compared to existing in-line inspection assessment methods. The ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR676-233801-R05 Matching Risk Treatment to Risk Exposure for the Circumferential Cracking Hazard Author(s) Ryan stewart, Jason Skow Research Contractor Integral Engineering Release DateJanuary 9, 2026 Pipeline Research Council International Inc. (PRCI)’s Crack Management SRP has identified that circumferential cracking is challenging for pipeline operating companies. To close this gap the NDE-4-24 project aims to create a framework to identify, assess, and mitigate the risk due to ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR015-243901-R01 Use of Computational Pipeline Monitoring for Gas Pipeline Leak Detection Author(s) Shane Siebenaler, Eugene Hoffman Research Contractor Southwest Research Institute Release DateDecember 18, 2025 This report explores the application and integration of computational pipeline monitoring (CPM) technology in gas transmission pipelines, a domain where its use is not yet widespread. The primary objectives of this research include assessing the current state-of-the-art in CPM technology for gas ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR186-244504-R02 Guidance for Traceable Verifiable and Complete Documentation Requirements Author(s) Joel Kaufman, Tara McMahan Research Contractor DNV USA (contractor) Release DateDecember 18, 2025 This document summarizes the definitions and processes related to the ‘traceable, verifiable, and complete’ (TVC) criteria in 49 CFR 192 as implemented by the participating pipeline operators. Participating pipeline operators provided details related to their implementation and ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR015-241500-R01 Assessment of Macro-Scale Gas Pipeline Leak Detection Technologies Author(s) Sarah Wheeler, Justin Long, Jessica Brysch Research Contractor Southwest Research Institute Release DateDecember 10, 2025 This report aims to identify and evaluate technologies capable of detecting and quantifying “super-emitter” methane leaks, defined as emissions greater than 100 kg/hr. These large-scale leaks are a significant contributor to total methane emissions and a growing focus for regulatory ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR652-233815-R01 SSWC Identification and Measuring Grooving Ratio in the Ditch Author(s) David Futch, Jason Skow, MICHAEL Redmond, Greg Riversmith, Geoff Hurd Research Contractor ADVIntegrity Release DateDecember 9, 2025 This project conducted research with an intent to improve the in-ditch NDE measurements and subsequent assessments of SSWC. To do this, pipe joints containing natural SSWC samples were sourced from multiple PRCI operator members who consented to having the pipe destructively tested (post-NDE ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR723-253819-R01 Critical Review of IM-1-08 Reports White Paper Author(s) Ted Anderson, Sergio Limon, Pete Riccardella Research Contractor TL Anderson Consulting Release DateNovember 25, 2025 This document is a peer review of two recent reports from PRCI Project IM-1-08, which proposes new minimum fracture toughness requirements to comply with PHMSA Mega Rule RIN1 -- 192.712. The original reports present practical recommendations for Charpy V-Notch (CVN) toughness values for vintage ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR335-233813-R02 Performance Study of ILI Capabilities for Hard Spot Anomalies Author(s) Scott Riccardella, Pete Riccardella, Thomas Prewitt Research Contractor Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. Release DateNovember 13, 2025 This report evaluates the effectiveness of four repair methods selected by PRCI members in repairing hard spot features. This is completed by performing finite element analysis (FEA) for each repair method and comparing them to an unrepaired hard spot. This analysis compares the tensile hoop ... More Info
Free download for members HERE. PR644-223603-R01 Developing Corrosion Control Monitoring Technology for Hazardous Liquid Breakout Tanks Author(s) Pavan Shukla, Tasnia Fatima, Fernando Farelas, Naim Kabir Research Contractor Battelle Savannah River Alliance, LLC Release DateNovember 5, 2025 Soil-side corrosion monitoring of the aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) is challenging as access to the tank pad environment is not readily available, and the pad conditions can vary throughout the tank diameter. The objective of this work was to research and identify validated technologies to ... More Info