quote on pipe prices

[mylexicon]

gents,
I have been searching over the net for a site that quotes the prevailing unit rates for pipeline prices. I am not even sure if such site exists but I tried and came up empty handed. Any info is highly appreciated.
I am preparing a preliminary cost estimate for a 400 km long, 30" dia pipeline transporting Gas Condensate from a Storage Area to a Refinery. The pipe is API 5L X52 with wall thickness of 12.7 mm. I am looking for a unit rate for bare pipe. This project is overseas and construction costs have to be obtained based on local rates. Moreover, purchasing is limited to European, US, and Japanese vendors. Chinese manufacturers are offlimits (client's conditions).
Thanking you in advance,

drno

 

[zdas04]

The shelf life of a steel pipe quote is measured in hours these days. Prices change every day (rarely downward) and the only way to get a firm quote is to place a firm order.

David

 

[Ashereng]

Prevailing rates also vary by location. Availability is another issue. Many of our current suppliers are booked solit until next summer, and some are taking orders for 2008 (I would think especially the 400 km at 30" type of pipe).

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[MortenA]

For cost of pipeline use steel price (rough estimate) - they allmost match.

Best regards

Morten

 

[mylexicon]

Thank you all.
MortenA, thanks for the tip.
I tried $2/kg for steel. Does that sound reasonable?

regards,

drno

 

[wfn217]

See "Short-Cut Piping Costs" in the March 2006 Chemical Engineering Magazine.

 

[unclesyd]

Isn't 30" the BP size?