The energy industry is rapidly embracing the DNP3 protocol for fast and cybersecure pipeline monitoring, suggests Steve Hill, Emerson, USA. Safe and efficient transmission of product via energy pipelines has become more important than ever due to the growing need to efficiently manage an evolving product mix that includes newer products, such as biofuels and renewable natural gas (RNG), along with petroleum-based products. Global trends and shifting public opinion have led pipeline operators to focus increasing effort on eliminating transmission delays and leaks, which can only be accomplished through careful monitoring of every mile of a pipeline. However, not every mile of every pipeline will have access to a reliable communication backbone capable of delivering real-time data securely.
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