Technology unlocked the gas resources in the Marcellus play, and now rigs marching across the Appalachian Basin are delivering startling new supplies to the nation. Happily, technological advancements are also helping the midstream side of the business. As new pipelines begin to move down the valleys and around the ridges of the U.S. Northeast, research and development are ongoing to improve the safety and reliability of these vital systems.

The Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI) is a group of pipeline operators and technology and service companies that spearheads the application ...