UKOPA Infringement Report 2024: Key Findings and Next Steps
UKOPA has now published its 2024 Infringement Database Report, compiled annually by its Infringement Working Group (IWG). This report provides pipeline […]
UKOPA News
Good Practice for Housing Developers Working Near High-Pressure Pipelines
As the demand for new housing continues to grow and the UK government announces its target of building 1.5million new
UKOPA at 30: Celebrating the past, present and future of the UK’s pipeline industry
In October 2026, UKOPA will mark a major milestone: 30 years of working together to keep the UK’s onshore pipeline
Graduate Engineering Engagement Programme 2025-26 Welcome to GEEP! The Graduate Engineering Engagement Programme (GEEP) is the Royal Academy of Engineering’s
Celebrating the success of GEEP’s 2024-25 programme
The 2024–25 GEEP (Graduate Engineering Engagement Programme) officially concluded on 4 July 2025, marked by a vibrant graduation event celebrating one of the most impactful years to date. UKOPA fully supports the initiative and was proud to play its part.
Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day – 23 June
At UKOPA, we’re proud to spotlight three exceptional women who are driving innovation, sustainability, and safety across the pipeline and energy sectors
UKOPA supports quest for the next generation of engineers
UKOPA is delighted to have joined forces with the Royal Academy of Engineering to support their Graduate Engineering Engagement Programme (GEEP) to encourage the next generation of engineers.
Analysing the UKOPA Girth Weld Defect Database
Here we delve into the findings from a recent in-depth analysis of the database, highlighting key insights and providing recommendations on how good quality and quantity of data is key.
The importance of Line Walking Surveys
Among the various inspection methods, line walking surveys can detect issues that might not be apparent through other monitoring techniques.
UKOPA’s PERO course celebrates 15 years of success
For more than 15 years UKOPA has been offering its members the opportunity to take part in the widely acclaimed PERO (Pipeline Emergency Response Officer) course.
Shared Learning Amongst Members
One of the benefits of a membership organisation that represents approximately 97% of the UK’s high pressure gas and hydrocarbon liquid pipelines operators is the knowledge sharing.
Siting Photovoltaic (PV) Installations Near Buried Pipelines
Photovoltaic (PV) installations have emerged as a crucial component of sustainable infrastructure, providing clean and efficient energy generation. However, the deployment of these installations requires careful consideration.