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, especially when combined with smart pig tracking tools like Propipe’s APEX AGM and PigView Web.
Pipeline monitoring is changing fast. Digital tools, smart sensors, and real-time tracking are helping operators keep pipelines safe and reliable. In 2026, the biggest trend is clear — better data, faster decisions, and connected systems.
Modern inline pigging solutions are changing how teams clean, inspect, and manage pipelines. These tools make pipeline integrity management smarter, faster, and safer.
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 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.
