In its mission to redefine how pipeline integrity is delivered to market, provider of AI-enhanced pipeline monitoring and leak detection technology, PipeSense, has announced the successful installation of three of its advanced systems across the U.S.
Supporting EnControl, a leading third-party control room company to the oil, gas, and hydrogen industries, PipeSense deployed its specialized ‘PipeSentry’ solutions to two separate natural gas systems in the American Midwest and one natural gas liquid system in the South.
Over the last 12 months, PipeSense has emerged as an industry leader in developing and delivering disruptive technologies that support pipeline operators to combat the consequences of leaks. Now, these new applications will further highlight the capabilities of PipeSense technology and how it ‘recalibrates’ customer expectations to fight back against the negative consequences of pipeline leaks for operators, communities, and the environment.
For the two natural gas systems – in Kansas and Michigan respectively – and a natural gas liquid system located in Tennessee, PipeSense met the client’s requirements to provide continuous leak detection monitoring. This was achieved by the recommendation of PipeSense’s pipeline leak detection system, PipeGuard. Via 24/7 monitoring, the PipeGuard system has been proven to accurately detect leaks without the risk of false positives.
Additionally, PipeSense was asked to provide automatic shut-in valve (ASV) control at one site location, which it was able to achieve through its customized system configuration capabilities. With delivery taking place in Q2 and Q3 this year (2024), PipeSense expects the clients to experience results in mitigating the potential risks caused by pipeline leaks shortly.
The delivery of these three systems follows a year of growth in which PipeSense has expanded the mileage guarded by its technology, including several high-consequence areas (HCA’s) throughout the Permian Basin, and additional projects in California, Kentucky, Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota.
The experienced team behind PipeSense have decades of experience in selecting, developing, and deploying complex pipeline integrity management technologies. Since going to market as PipeSense, its team has noticed a ‘worrying’ trend of pipeline integrity negligence. Via its expertise and technology, PipeSense has demonstrated a new standard to make a positive difference in the communities and regions it works within.
PipeSense President and CTO Stuart Mitchell commented on the deployment: “It’s great to be working alongside EnControl for these projects and to know that its team is committed to enhancing pipeline integrity and pushing back against the damage caused by leaks. Throughout the U.S., pipeline leaks cost operators and the economy billions in damages and lost productivity. We are determined to make a lasting difference via the technology we develop and install, so these three new projects will be further proof of that. As a leader in compliance, EnServ Solutions has seen first-hand the value of what we can provide. We look forward to seeing the long-term results.”
Brandon Clemons, President of EnControl, shares the company’s approach to leak detection compliance: “At EnControl, we specialize in providing comprehensive 24/7 remote control and monitoring services for critical pipeline assets. Our partnership with PipeSense enables us to deliver advanced leak detection technology, offering real-time monitoring and shutdown capabilities in response to leaks. As regulations surrounding leak detection become increasingly stringent, with agencies like PHMSA and EPA tightening requirements to ensure safety and environmental protection, EnControl is committed to staying ahead of these changes. Our dedication to maintaining pipeline integrity means we continuously adapt our systems and practices to meet evolving standards, ensuring that our clients’ operations are not only compliant but also secure and reliable.”
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