PRCI - Pipeline Research Council International Email Format
Oil and GasVirginia, United States11-50 Employees
PRCI - Pipeline Research Council International is a global forum and community that brings together leading pipeline operators, vendors, service providers, equipment manufacturers, and other organizations supporting the oil and gas sector. Established in 1952, it focuses on creating and applying research solutions to the operational, maintenance, and regulatory challenges pipelines face. The organization seeks to maximize the effectiveness of research by leveraging member and external funding, facilitating information sharing, coordinating joint projects, and broadly disseminating results. It emphasizes collaboration among member technical and operations experts, with ongoing support from PRCI and their companies to guide research direction and adoption. Located in Chantilly, Virginia, PRCI serves major pipeline operators and the wider industry network by addressing problems through research and knowledge transfer. A notable recent development is the 2022 introduction of the Virtual Technology Development Center to advance how research is delivered and applied.