Monitoring

TPI/ROW risks are intensifying. European regulatory requirements are tightening. Pipeline networks have never been more monitored - yet they remain exposed to external threats that evolve faster than existing surveillance methods can match. Digitalised aerial monitoring is a first response to these pressures, but insufficient without near real-time...

This work presents recent advancements in vibroacoustic technology (VT) for pipeline integrity monitoring, with a focus on enhanced flexibility and simplified deployment on existing infrastructure. The new hardware consists of externally mounted sensor blocks based on an interferometric principle, capable of sensing Vibroacoustic waves inside the...

Critical pipeline systems are the backbone of modern industrial operations and global economic development, transporting oil, gas, water, and chemicals safely across long distances. Their importance places pipeline integrity, reliability, environmental protection, and operational continuity at the center of industry and regulatory attention. As...

This paper presents an advanced pipeline monitoring system designed to detect and locate leaks and third-party interference (TPI) incidents across a wide variety of pipeline geometries and transported fluids. The system leverages Vibroacoustic Technology (VT), offering real-time asset monitoring and integrity assurance. Over the years, VT has been...

Pipeline operators are managing more complexity using infrastructure that was designed for simpler operating conditions. Decarbonization, new products and higher expectations for safety and commercial accuracy are changing how pipelines are used. In many cases, operators cannot add instrumentation or redesign assets, but smart software and advanced...

When designing pipelines for transporting CO2 in dense-phase, the complex decom-pression behavior places high demands on the material toughness. However, due to the small number of full-scale burst test results in CO2 available to date that addition-ally encompass only a narrow envelope of geometries and material properties, it is difficult to...

Pipeline curvature and displacement refer to the unintended movement of pipelines from their original positioning, often due to external forces such as soil erosion, seismic activity or landslides. These geo-hazards pose significant risks to the integrity and safety of pipeline systems, potentially leading to leaks, ruptures, and environmental...

Methane emissions from pipelines and other critical assets pose increasing regulatory, operational, and environmental challenges—particularly given the growing need for rapid, credible leak detection and quantification to meet global standards such as OGMP 2.0 and EU Fit-for-55. This paper introduces AIRMO’s integrated satellite and airborne sensor...

Over the past decade, CENIT has strengthened its risk-informed approach to managing pipeline geohazards, focusing on early warnings for hydrometeorological threats. With a network of 90 monitoring sensors along pipeline rights-of-way, the system provides near-real-time data on rainfall and river levels, enabling proactive responses. By integrating...

A novel wear monitoring concept using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has been developed for assessing the condition of slurry rubber hoses. This concept involves embedding RFID tags inside the hose liner, correlating their unique identification numbers with tag location information, and tracking the presence or absence of the tags...

Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRAs) are a vital tool for managing risks on the onshore gas network. They provide objective, data-driven evaluations of potential hazards, allowing operators to prioritise high-risk areas and allocate resources effectively. QRAs support regulatory compliance, inform decision-making, and help assess the impact of...

Efficient hydrocarbon transportation depends on extensive pipeline networks requiring regular inspections for safety and efficiency. Deadlegs, parts of the system prone to corrosion, pose significant challenges. Traditional manual ultrasonic testing lacks the accuracy needed for effective corrosion assessment. Permanently installed ultrasonic...

Rio Tinto Yarwun Aluminium Refinery (RTY) is expanding its pipeline integrity assessment technologies. As part of this effort, RTY has been working with Intero Integrity Services (Intero) to introduce Intero’s Pipeline Surveyor services, a free-swimming pipe inspection tool. Rio Tinto is one of the world's largest mining companies, operating in 25...

Effective monitoring and anomaly detection are fundamental prerequisites for safeguarding the efficiency, integrity and reliability of pipeline systems. Here, we explore both physics-based and machine-learning approaches for operational asset monitoring and anomaly detection, as well as evaluate their performance and appropriateness across a...

This work focuses on the application of artificial intelligence methods to enhance pipeline monitoring systems, specifically Third-Party Interference (TPI) and leak detection. A critical aspect of pipeline monitoring revolves around determining the operational state of the pipeline. This is paramount because the processing algorithms are...