The first issue of the new ptj covers reports about research, development and technology, news from industry and practice and latest information about pipeline conferences and other related event information. The ptj was sent to more than 11,000 international decision makers and experts of the pipeline industry shortly before the Pipeline Technology Conference 2013 opened and hard copies were handed out to the ptc delegates. For more information on the present issue and opportunities to promote your products and services to the international pipeline industry, please visit www.pipeline-journal.com.