Large Diameter Pipeline Technology Award
This award, introduced in 1996, is made annually for the most significant contribution made to land-based pipeline technology or its ancillary apparatus. The objective of the award is similarly to promote the development of new ideas in the general field of land-based pipeline technology.
2025 Winner:
OCU & United Utilities | Vyrnwy Aqueduct Modernisation Programme – Largest UK Pipe Pusher
200t multidiameter pipe pusher enabling the slip-lining of sections up to 2km per time, supporting efficient delivery on site on the VAMP scheme, reducing health and safety impact, carbon footprint and community disruption. This is the first pipe pusher of its size in use in the UK with this capability..
2024 Winner:
United Utilities and Avove Utilities | Vyrnwy Aqueduct Modernisation Programme - Air Pig Technology
2023 Winner:
Steve Vick International Ltd | Large Diameter PE Cutter
2022 Winner:
Utility Innovations Services UIS | Valve Trak
2021 Winner:
Ant Hire Solutions | Safety Application Monitor - Pipeline Flow Control
2020 Winner:
ControlPoint Ltd | Artificial Intelligent Inspection for Electrofusion of PE Pipelines
Large Diameter Pipeline Project Award
The Land-based Pipeline Projects Awards were introduced in 2016 to showcase technical expertise, achievement and challenges overcome in delivery of land-based/onshore pipeline projects. Projects may be of any length, any diameter pipe or in any sector, including; renewables, unconventional gas, power and infrastructure. Land-based pipelines are those predominantly operating on land, and not underwater, but can include fresh water lake operations. Land-based pipelines are generally onshore large diameter pipelines and may include outfalls and infrastructure projects.
2025 Winner:
United Living | The Saltley Viaduct Project and ‘Zero Harm’ Campaign
Delivered on behalf of Cadent, the Saltley Viaduct project was a complex and significant piece of critical infrastructure, maintaining essential gas supplies throughout Birmingham. The project involved significant milestones and is an excellent example of the successful outcomes that can be achieved through collaborative efforts between Client, Contractor and Subcontractor.
2024 Winner:
Northumbrian Water Group, Stantec and Mott MacDonald working with Farrans and FT Pipeline Systems | Tees and Central Strategic Transfer Mains
2023 Winner:
Mott MacDonald Bentley | Horsley WTW Process Pipeline Connections
2022 Winner:
FT Pipeline Systems & Innovex Technologies | Replacement of 36” gas main cast iron pipe through the heart of London using FTPS Pipeline Spacers
2021 Winner:
Irish Water & O'Connor Utilities Ltd | Cork Lower Harbour Main Drainage Scheme
2020 Winner:
TPMD and Southern Water | Heading underground - upgrading Thanet's sewers
Land-based/Onshore Pipeline Concept Award
2020 Winner:
Northern Gas Networks | H21