year in REVIEW
Of, by, and for the energy pipeline industry.
A LETTER FROM OUR CHAIRMAN
wALTER kRESIC
“The Year in Review provides insights into some of PRCI’s accomplishments in 2019 related to new technologies, knowledge sharing, and the role of enabling an inclusive and diverse environment for global thought leaders to engage and work collaboratively on scientific challenges.”
A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT
clIFF joHNSON
“No other way to put it, 2019 was a dynamic and exciting year for PRCI. And now, as we move into a new decade, let’s pause to look back at 2019 to acknowledge some of these successes. I will highlight just a couple of areas...”
PRCI COLLABORATES WITH PHMSA TO ENHANCE PIPELINE SAFETY AND INTEGRITY
In 2019, PRCI was awarded seven contracts for research projects from the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) that will be co-funded by PRCI and will be a platform to enhance the safety of our nation’s critical pipeline infrastructure.
committed to FundING
Strategic Industry Res
earch
2019 was a monumental year for PRCI, as it embarked on the development a new model to more effectively address key strategic industry initiatives and issues.
Accomplishments and Important Findings by Committee
Of, by, and for the energy pipeline industry.
OF worldwide pipeline industry organizations:
Since 1952, PRCI has been recognized around the world as a unique forum within the energy pipeline industry delivering great value to its members and the industry – both quantitative and qualitative – through the development and deployment of research solutions to the operational, maintenance, and regulatory challenges that face it.
BY members working together through PRCI:
The collaboration achieved through members’ funding and resource/expertise contributions results in the development of pipeline industry research and technological advances that benefit member organizations and all energy users.
FOR the global pipeline industry and those who have an interest in it:
Members vote for research projects most relevant to their organizations, so projects truly reflect the industry’s priorities. The results provide intelligence and allow the industry to continue reducing risks from and to pipelines.