Being able to monitor your pipelines with ease is a vital aspect of remote operation. Pipeline operators need to not only be able to control the starting and stopping of pumps, or the opening and closing of valves, but they also need to be able to detect when there is a leak or theft activity. For pipelines in remote or harsh environments, or in high consequence areas (HCAs), leak detection systems(LDS) are critical. However, it's not practical, safe or cost-effective to complete site inspections on a regular basis. This challenge is further compounded when you consider the recent issues faced with the COVID-19 pandemic, limiting the ability to perform site inspections further for pipeline operators with reduced headcounts. This is even more challenging for many smaller pipeline operators, as many of their employees work from home for an extended period.
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