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New pipeline planning system cuts costs, speeds development. Anon. Pipeline Gas J., August 1998, 225(8), 69--70.

An automated pipeline system developed by Fluor Daniel is described. This increases productivity for pipeline route surveys, engineering, cuts construction and installation costs, and improves field operational efficiency. A GIS-based mapping technique provides data on terrain, topography, elevation, hydrology, geology, and soils. Application of the technique is described for construction of a 422 mile pipeline in an area with an extensive infrastructure and population. Data is obtained on engineering, cultural resources, management, materials, land acquisition, and environmental planning and control. High-speed data collection gives significant cost savings.

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Journal title: Pipeline and Gas Journal

Subjects: Geology, Energy efficiency, Banking, finance and investment, Management and commerce, Planning and Design, Economics, business and commerce, Hydrology, Pipeline, Energy consumption, Construction, Oil and gas, Oil, Primary energy production, Oilfield development, Land use