During the past four years several major pipeline projects have caught the attention of the regulatory authorities as a result of field construction problems, primarily related to poor pipe procurement practices and inadequate oversight. The procurement methodologies advocated by Microalloyed Steel Institute over a 25 year period would have prevented most if not all the problems** Currently Microalloyed Steel Institute is acting as an advisor to PHMSA, IINGA and other bodies in the development of guidelines to minimize or completely eliminate recurrence of such problems.

** How to buy pipe that is right for the job @ the right price.