Pipeline operations don’t stop when conditions become challenging – and neither should your pig tracking system. This case study shows how Propipe North America’s APEX AGMs delivered reliable pig tracking in remote, snow-covered terrain where helicopters, difficult access, and extreme weather demanded a flexible, field-proven solution.
A growing pipeline services company needed a tracking system that could scale with their business. The next project: more than 80 tracking points along a long, remote pipeline with no cellular coverage. Our APEX AGMs are paired with satellite communication to deliver continuous monitoring across the entire run.
Challenging terrain demands reliable technology. Learn how a Louisiana pipeline operator used Propipe’s APEX AGMs and PigView software to maintain accurate, real-time pig tracking through bog and underwater pipeline sections.
Pipelines face pressure, corrosion, and tough environmental conditions every day. To avoid costly failures, inspections need to be proactive, not reactive.
Pipelines are critical assets that need long-term protection. To keep them reliable, operators must prevent hidden damage, avoid costly failures, and extend service life. One of the most effective ways to do this is with inline pigging.
Above Ground Markers (AGMs) are critical components in pipeline integrity management. They are strategically placed along pipeline routes to detect and log the passage of pipeline pigs, which are tools used for cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining pipelines.
Pipelines are the backbone of global energy transport. They move oil, gas, and other resources safely over long distances — but keeping them reliable takes constant monitoring and precise control.
In large-scale pipeline inspections, managing data from multiple Above Ground Markers (AGMs) can become overwhelming. These inspections generate enormous volumes of data, and traditional AGMs often require time-consuming manual data retrieval, compounded by a high number of false detections.
In the oil and gas industry, keeping pipelines in good condition is crucial. Gauge pigs are widely used to check pipeline diameter and detect obstructions before running an In-Line Inspection (ILI) tool.
