The PRCI Technology Development Center (TDC) received the 2026 Global Pipeline Award, presented at the ASME International Pipeline Conference. The Global Pipeline Award recognizes excellence in pipeline technology innovation across every phase of development—from the research laboratory to field application—and stands among the industry’s most respected honors for advancing pipeline safety, reliability, and innovation.
- 8 acres in Houston, Texas dedicated to applied pipeline research and technology validation
- 1,600+ documented pipe samples with known defects for repeatable, objective testing
- Full-scale pull and flow testing that recreates real operating conditions
- A neutral environment where operators, technology providers, regulators, and researchers work side by side
- Proven programs in Corrosion Under Insulation, Mechanical Damage ILI validation, and Construction Impact and Rockfall response
- Collaborative applied research that delivers data the industry can put to work