Monitoring

ABB has expanded its non-invasive temperature monitoring portfolio with new clamp-on sensing technologies designed to improve safety and reduce installation costs across pipeline and industrial operations.

Flowstate Solutions launched a new machine-learning leak detection platform designed for natural gas, CO₂, NGL and olefin pipelines using standard SCADA data.

Forsite and Flyscan have partnered to provide integrated pipeline leak detection, automated threat monitoring and geohazard management services for operators.

New products across the pipeline sector highlight advances in subsea monitoring, satellite analytics, actuator control, energy recovery and drone-based inspection.

Nonintrusive acoustic monitoring is enabling earlier detection of debris, cavitation and seal degradation, helping pipeline operators improve reliability and prevent costly pump failures.

AI-driven technologies are transforming pipeline rights-of-way monitoring, enabling operators to detect threats, integrate data and improve integrity management across aerial, ground and satellite systems.

An unplanned flaring event at the Shell-led LNG Canada export terminal in Kitimat, British Columbia, could continue for up to a week, highlighting operational challenges at the recently launched LNG facility.

As hydrogen integration expands across gas networks, LDAR programs must balance methane emissions reduction with strict explosion protection standards, equipment certification and long-term operational safety.

LiveEO has launched its Twinspector 3D satellite constellation to monitor pipelines, rail networks and other critical infrastructure, offering AI-powered Earth observation designed for energy and transportation operators.

BHE GT&S has adopted satellite-based monitoring across 3,700 miles of Northeast pipeline infrastructure, replacing helicopter patrols with AI-driven surveillance technology.

LDAR programs are emerging as one of the fastest ways to cut methane emissions, driven by new regulations, advanced detection technologies and measurement-based compliance requirements across the energy sector.

New ultrasonic imaging nondestructive testing methods are improving how operators evaluate polyethylene joint coating bonding, offering higher accuracy and efficiency without damaging pipeline coatings.

Transco has declared a force majeure at Compressor Station 517 after an unplanned outage, restricting west-to-east gas flows and cutting primary firm capacity by up to 40% through late December.

A new reliability study from Universidad Nacional de Colombia analyzes how slow crack growth (SCG) and burial design variables—such as soil class, depth of cover, and trench width—affect the long-term performance of HDPE pipelines. Using Monte Carlo simulations and machine learning, researchers identify key factors influencing pipeline failure risk.

Emerson has launched its Fisher ARMOR gas monitoring device, a digital system that enhances safety, reliability, and compliance for natural gas utilities through real-time data and cloud-based analytics.