Technip has developed intelligent pipes that can monitor and regulate the temperature throughout an oil pipeline. This is an example of a procurement support activity in the value chain.

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In collaboration with oil services giant Schlumberger, Technip has developed intelligent pipes that can monitor and regulate the temperature throughout an oil pipeline, which is an important value-added activity for its customers, large oil producers. Fluctuating temperatures can cause changes in pipe diameter, which makes the flow of oil more variable. This is an example of technology development as a support activity in the value chain.

Technip Has Developed Intelligent Pipes That Can Monitor and Regulate