New Technology Leading the Way for Pipeline Leak Detection

The United States has the largest network of energy pipelines in the world, with more than2.4 millionmiles of pipe. Pipelines are used to transport and distribute fluids such as oil, natural gas, water, and petroleum-based products over long distances. Typically, pipelines are located underground and have been deemed difficult to monitor and inspect. It is vital to keep pipelines operating smoothly and to quickly detect any sign of leakage or other physical damage.Hawk Measurement (HAWK) has designed and developed a revolutionary technology that immediately detects pipeline leakage, ground disturbances, manual and machine excavation, theft, hot tapping and vehicle movement on buried and unburied pipelines. Not only does it detect and alert, but it also provides an accurate location of the occurrence, allowing for extremely rapid response and quick repair. HAWK’s Praetorian System features Fiber Optic Sensing (FOS) technology, allowing for continuous real-time monitoring of long assets...