Elevating Pipeline Performance: How PipeSense Is Leading with AI and IoT

How AI and IoT Are Redefining Pipeline Monitoring

In today’s energy landscape, safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility are non-negotiable. That’s why cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are rapidly becoming essential tools in pipeline integrity management.

In the May 2024 issue of World Pipelines, PipeSense President and CTO Stuart Mitchell shared an in-depth look at how disruptive technologies are shaping the future of pipeline monitoring and leak detection. His article, “Elevating Pipeline Performance with Advanced AI,” makes it clear: the future of pipeline safety isn’t just digital—it’s intelligent.

Read the full article in World Pipelines

Real-World Results: From 106ft to 50ft Leak Location Accuracy

The feature includes insights from a recent PipeSense project monitoring a 100-mile section of a client’s pipeline. By leveraging real-time sensor data and advanced machine learning algorithms, the PipeSense system reduced the predicted leak location from 106 feet down to just 50 feet.

This drastic improvement in accuracy doesn’t just represent a technical milestone—it directly translates to faster incident response, minimized environmental damage, and substantial cost savings for operators.

Why AI and IoT Matter for Pipeline Operators

From oil and gas to water and chemical pipelines, the demand for smarter infrastructure is growing. Here’s how PipeSense’s AI and IoT-based systems deliver measurable value:

• Enhanced leak detection accuracy

• Real-time performance insights

• Predictive maintenance with historical data modeling

• Reduced risk to people, property, and the environment

• Improved compliance with regulations like PHMSA’s §195.134

This intelligent pipeline monitoring approach supports proactive decision-making while aligning with the industry’s goals of decarbonization and operational resilience.

Supporting the Energy Transition with Smarter Infrastructure

PipeSense’s innovations don’t operate in a vacuum—they’re part of a larger ecosystem advancing industrial digital transformation. According to McKinsey & Company, digital tools like AI and IoT are essential for oil and gas operators aiming to optimize efficiency and reduce emissions as they navigate the energy transition.

By integrating AI into pipeline operations, companies are seeing tangible benefits in uptime, safety, and sustainability—three metrics that define success in today’s high-stakes energy environment.