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Research Status and Prospects of Causation Theory in Oil and Gas Pipeline Accidents

Authors
Yunbin Ma1, Haiyang Wang2, *, Chunjun Li3
1PipeChina Institute of Science and Technology, Tianjin, China
2China University of Petroleum, Beijing, Beijing, China
3PetroChina Liaohe Oilfield Oil and Gas Gathering and Transportation Company, Panjin, China
*Corresponding author. Email: why98898@126.com
Corresponding Author
Haiyang Wang
Available Online 16 September 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-845-5_17How to use a DOI?
Keywords
oil and gas pipelines; accident causation; causation theory; energy security
Abstract

This study systematically reviews current research on causation theories of oil and gas pipeline accidents and prospects future development trends. It first outlines the characteristics of pipelines as vital transportation infrastructure and China’s rapid pipeline network development, noting that aging pipelines face increasing safety risks requiring thorough causation analysis for effective safety management. Through examining domestic and international accident cases, the research categorizes accidents into six types: third-party damage, corrosion, welding/material defects, natural disasters, improper operations, and equipment failures. The paper elaborates the theoretical evolution from linear causation models to multifactorial and system-based approaches, analyzing their respective strengths, limitations, and application scenarios. Finally, it identifies emerging challenges under new energy security strategies, including special risks in CO₂/hydrogen-blended pipelines, novel causation chains like cyberattacks, data processing complexities, and incomplete causation models. Corresponding methodologies are proposed: multi-source data fusion, multifactor coupling analysis, and AI-powered causation modeling, providing references for theoretical innovation in pipeline accident causation research.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2025 6th International Conference on Management Science and Engineering Management (ICMSEM 2025)
Series
Atlantis Highlights in Economics, Business and Management
Publication Date
16 September 2025
ISBN
978-94-6463-845-5
ISSN
2667-1271
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-845-5_17How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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