Associate Member (AM) A member company of PRCI that does not operate pipelines, but has a commitment to the energy pipeline industry and capabilities in technology transfer, particularly commercialization. AMs are vital to the success of PRCI as they bring important capabilities in assuring that the research results ... A member company of PRCI that does not operate pipelines, but has a commitment to the energy pipeline industry and capabilities in technology transfer, particularly commercialization. AMs are vital to the success of PRCI as they bring important capabilities in assuring that the research results produced by PRCI are deployed in the industry and the market place. As such, they enable the critical aspect of what we do – research deployment. Read More
Cofunding Funds provided by non-members (including government) to support the PRCI research program. Funds provided by non-members (including government) to support the PRCI research program. Read More
Energy Pipelines Pipelines used in the transport of energy including natural gas transmission, hydrogen, ammonia, crude oil, petroleum products, and carbon dioxide pipelines Pipelines used in the transport of energy including natural gas transmission, hydrogen, ammonia, crude oil, petroleum products, and carbon dioxide pipelines Read More
Executive Assembly (EA) PRCI is governed by an Executive Assembly, comprised of one voting representative from each Pipeline Member company, Pipeline Indusry Organization member, and full Associate Member company. The Executive Assembly (EA) is primarily responsible for the strategic research direction of PRCI. The ... PRCI is governed by an Executive Assembly, comprised of one voting representative from each Pipeline Member company, Pipeline Indusry Organization member, and full Associate Member company. The Executive Assembly (EA) is primarily responsible for the strategic research direction of PRCI. The primary means by which they provide this direction is through ratifying the Research Objectives. Read More
Executive Board (EB) Of the Pipeline Member companies represented on the Executive Assembly, nine members are elected to serve on an Executive Board (EB) which also consists of the Chair, Vice Chair, and Immediate Past Chair of the Executive Assembly. The Executive Board develops & approves corporate ... Of the Pipeline Member companies represented on the Executive Assembly, nine members are elected to serve on an Executive Board (EB) which also consists of the Chair, Vice Chair, and Immediate Past Chair of the Executive Assembly. The Executive Board develops & approves corporate policies and budgets, and recommends and ensures the execution of the Research Objectives. Read More
Funding Portal A web-based electronic system for member companies to allocate funds directly to projects of importance to their operations and business drivers to develop the annual research portfolio. https://www.prci.org/fundingportal A web-based electronic system for member companies to allocate funds directly to projects of importance to their operations and business drivers to develop the annual research portfolio. https://www.prci.org/fundingportal Read More
In-kind Support Non-monetary contributions that are required to enable the execution of a project. Examples of such support include, but are not limited to: access to pipeline ROW, data, pipe samples, pipeline digs, runs of specialized equipment, and use of repair procedures. Non-monetary contributions that are required to enable the execution of a project. Examples of such support include, but are not limited to: access to pipeline ROW, data, pipe samples, pipeline digs, runs of specialized equipment, and use of repair procedures. Read More
Intellectual Property (IP) There are generally three forms of IP developed for PRCI for the use and benefit of its members under sponsored contract work. As such, the following forms of IP belong to all PRCI members in good standing: 1) technical reports for completed work; 2) supporting software of computer ... There are generally three forms of IP developed for PRCI for the use and benefit of its members under sponsored contract work. As such, the following forms of IP belong to all PRCI members in good standing: 1) technical reports for completed work; 2) supporting software of computer algorithms in lieu of or accompanying a report; and, 3) the development of hardware, tools, or manufactured equipment for various aspects of the operation of pipelines and related facilities. Reports and software are available to download at our Store. Read More
Pipeline Industry Organization (PIO) Key trade associations that represent the economic, legislative, and regulatory interests of the industry. For many of these organizations, PRCI has provided essential technical support to the advocacy of important industry initiatives undertaken in these organizations for the benefit of their ... Key trade associations that represent the economic, legislative, and regulatory interests of the industry. For many of these organizations, PRCI has provided essential technical support to the advocacy of important industry initiatives undertaken in these organizations for the benefit of their members and the industry at large. Read More
Pipeline Member A PRCI member company that operates natural gas transmission and/or crude oil and petroleum products pipelines (together “energy pipelines”). A PRCI member company that operates natural gas transmission and/or crude oil and petroleum products pipelines (together “energy pipelines”). Read More
Program Manager (PM) A member of PRCI’s staff responsible for managing projects under Technical Committees and ensuring their timely and effective execution and completion. A member of PRCI’s staff responsible for managing projects under Technical Committees and ensuring their timely and effective execution and completion. Read More
Project The research activities necessary to achieve a discrete research objective The research activities necessary to achieve a discrete research objective Read More
Project Team (PT) A group of technical experts within the PRCI membership that oversees all work performed on a project and for ensuring that the report and deliverables meet expectations. They also participate in new project planning in their specified research areas. A group of technical experts within the PRCI membership that oversees all work performed on a project and for ensuring that the report and deliverables meet expectations. They also participate in new project planning in their specified research areas. Read More
Project Team Leader (TL) A member of the Project Team that coordinates all project report reviews and participates in the planning of new projects within the team’s program area. A member of the Project Team that coordinates all project report reviews and participates in the planning of new projects within the team’s program area. Read More
Qualifying Pipeline Mileage Pipeline membership subscription includes a base fee and a charge that is calculated annually based on reported “qualifying pipeline mileage.” For natural gas transmission operators, all pipe with a diameter of 6” or greater and operated at a pressure of 500 psi or greater. For ... Pipeline membership subscription includes a base fee and a charge that is calculated annually based on reported “qualifying pipeline mileage.” For natural gas transmission operators, all pipe with a diameter of 6” or greater and operated at a pressure of 500 psi or greater. For liquid pipeline operators, all pipe with a diameter of 6” or greater and operated at 20% or greater of the pipe’s specified minimum yield strength (SMYS). Read More
Research Contractor A research and development organization with whom PRCI contracts for the execution of the PRCI research portfolio. These organizations range from large, multi-discipline corporations and non-profit institutions to small, pipeline niche firms to major colleges and universities, both in the ... A research and development organization with whom PRCI contracts for the execution of the PRCI research portfolio. These organizations range from large, multi-discipline corporations and non-profit institutions to small, pipeline niche firms to major colleges and universities, both in the United States and around the world. Taken together, the scientists, analysts, technicians, and laboratory and testing facilities of its research contractors provide PRCI with a vast, diverse, world-class research asset base on which to develop the research solutions that serve the membership and the wider industry. Read More
Research Objective (RO) PRCI has responded to the need to prioritize and execute key research initiatives in a timely manner through the establishment of Research Objectives (RO) for the organization that assist in driving our Research Portfolio and ensuring that we are addressing the key challenges facing the oil & ... PRCI has responded to the need to prioritize and execute key research initiatives in a timely manner through the establishment of Research Objectives (RO) for the organization that assist in driving our Research Portfolio and ensuring that we are addressing the key challenges facing the oil & gas pipeline industry. These RO’s will provide the guidance needed to focus PRCI members on a unified and collaborative research agenda with key industry drivers that will focus on technology transfer, implementation of results, and a wide application of outcomes. Read More
Research Portfolio An annual portfolio for research development that begins by collecting research ideas from members, interested industry organizations and our research partners, and concludes with member companies allocating funds directly to projects of importance to their operations and business drivers via an ... An annual portfolio for research development that begins by collecting research ideas from members, interested industry organizations and our research partners, and concludes with member companies allocating funds directly to projects of importance to their operations and business drivers via an online electronic ballot. Read More
Research Steering Committee (RSC) A mix of technical committee leadership and Executive Assembly members that has oversight on the entire research portfolio and provides strategic guidance for research priorities. A mix of technical committee leadership and Executive Assembly members that has oversight on the entire research portfolio and provides strategic guidance for research priorities. Read More
Roadmap A visual aid to illustrate the projects, project goals, plans and results over time. A visual aid to illustrate the projects, project goals, plans and results over time. Read More