PipeSense Named Finalist for Best Digital Transformation at Gulf Energy Excellence Awards

PipeSense Earns Major Recognition for Digital Innovation in Pipeline Monitoring

In a powerful acknowledgment of its game-changing technologies, Houston-based PipeSense has been named a finalist for the Best Digital Transformation category in the prestigious Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards. The nomination underscores PipeSense’s emergence as a leader in AI-powered leak detection and pipeline monitoring, less than a year into full operations.

The announcement, made by Gulf Energy Information on May 17th, places PipeSense alongside established industry innovators — validating the critical role of its PipeSentry product suite in transforming how pipeline operators detect and respond to leaks and inefficiencies.

Transforming Pipeline Safety with PipeSentry

PipeSense’s PipeSentry solution combines advanced machine learning, real-time analytics, and sensor-based technologies to pinpoint leak locations with industry-leading accuracy — often within 50 feet, compared to more than 100 feet using conventional methods.

This digital-first approach helps pipeline operators:

• Detect leaks faster and with greater precision

• Identify blockages and flow irregularities before they escalate

• Extend asset life through predictive maintenance

• Align with stringent regulatory requirements for emissions monitoring

As part of a broader trend toward digitally enabled pipeline integrity management, PipeSentry directly supports industry efforts to comply with upcoming PHMSA regulations aimed at reducing fugitive methane emissions. For context, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) mandates enhanced leak detection systems under 49 CFR §195.134.

A Mission-Driven Team with Century-Strong Expertise

PipeSense is not just another startup. Backed by over a century of combined experience in pipeline engineering and integrity management, the team blends deep industry knowledge with forward-thinking digital capabilities.

As CEO Joe Van Vynckt explains:

“From day one, our mission has been to make a lasting positive impact on the industry, the environment, and our communities. This nomination gives us a greater platform to show what we are capable of and why we are fighting back against pipeline leaks.”

By partnering with global leaders like Sonomatic and Charps, PipeSense is leveraging deep technical collaboration to deliver robust, scalable leak detection solutions across North America and beyond.

Looking Ahead to the Excellence Awards

The 2024 Gulf Energy Excellence Awards ceremony will take place on October 9th in Houston, Texas, gathering the brightest minds and most transformative technologies in the oil and gas sector. As PipeSense competes in the Best Digital Transformation category, its nomination signals a promising future for digital-first solutions in the midstream market.

Learn More

To discover how PipeSentry can elevate your pipeline integrity program or to explore a demo, visit www.pipesense.com or contact the team at [email protected].