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Accidents in Oil and Gas Pipeline Transportation Systems

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  • Nediljka Gaurina-Međimurec

    (Faculty of Mining, Geology and Petroleum Engineering, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia)

  • Karolina Novak Mavar

    (Faculty of Mining, Geology and Petroleum Engineering, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia)

  • Katarina Simon

    (Faculty of Mining, Geology and Petroleum Engineering, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia)

  • Fran Djerdji

    (Independent Researcher, 40000 Čakovec, Croatia)

Abstract

The paper provides an analysis of the causes of accidents in oil and gas pipeline systems. As part of a comprehensive overview of the topic, it also presents the historical development of pipeline systems, from the first commercial oil pipelines in the United States to modern infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on the role of regulatory requirements and measures (prevention, detection, and mitigation) to improve transport efficiency and pipeline safety. The research uses historical accident data from various databases to identify the main causes of accidents and analyse trends. The focus is on factors such as corrosion, third-party interference, and natural disasters that can lead to accidents. A comparison of the various accident databases shows that there are different practises and approaches to operation and reporting. As each database differs in terms of inclusion criteria, the categories are divided into five main groups to allow systematic interpretation of the data and cross-comparison of accident causes. Regional differences in the causes of accidents involving oil and gas pipelines in Europe, the USA, and Canada are visible. However, an integrated analysis shows that the number of accidents is declining in almost all categories. The majority of all recorded accidents are in the “Human factors and Operational disruption” and “Corrosion and Material damage” groups. It is recommended to use the database as required, as each category has its own specifics.

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  • Nediljka Gaurina-Međimurec & Karolina Novak Mavar & Katarina Simon & Fran Djerdji, 2025. "Accidents in Oil and Gas Pipeline Transportation Systems," Energies, MDPI, vol. 18(15), pages 1-30, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:18:y:2025:i:15:p:4056-:d:1714040
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