OIL AND GAS

Enhancing Pipeline Integrity with EMPIT's Current Magnetometry Inspection (CMI)

In the complex world of oil and gas transportation, nearly 50% of pipelines are considered unpiggable due to their challenging designs featuring multiple diameters, sharp bends, and remote locations. These traditional challenges hinder the use of conventional in-line inspection (ILI) tools, posing significant risks to pipeline integrity and operational efficiency.

EMPIT's revolutionary Current Magnetometry Inspection (CMI) technology emerges as a groundbreaking solution, enabling comprehensive mapping and inspection of buried pipelines from the earth's surface. This non-invasive approach allows operators to bypass the limitations of direct pipeline access and operational shutdowns, which are often required by other inspection methods.

Key Advantages of Choosing EMPIT’s CMI:

• Non-Invasive Technology: CMI operates from above ground, making it possible to inspect pipeline systems without physical intrusion, preserving their operational integrity and avoiding disruptions.
• Adaptability to Complex Environments: CMI effectively handles the complexities of modern pipelines, capable of inspecting various geometries and materials in harsh conditions.

Core Benefits of CMI in the Oil and Gas Industry:

• Detailed Integrity Assessment: Provides critical insights into pipeline integrity, including corrosion detection and stress analysis, aiding in proactive maintenance and repairs.
• Operational Efficiency: By eliminating the need for pipeline downtime, CMI significantly reduces the costs and complexities associated with traditional inspection methods.
• Real-World Success: Documented successes include thousands of kilometers of pipeline inspections across the globe, where CMI has identified essential maintenance needs and potential hazards, effectively preventing failures.
• Extensive Reach and Capability: Capable of inspecting pipelines up to 20 meters deep, CMI offers unparalleled coverage, ensuring comprehensive safety checks are performed.
• Data-Driven Asset Management: Empowers operators with accurate data to make informed decisions about pipeline maintenance, prioritizing areas with detected anomalies for immediate action.

Impact Through Real-World Applications: A notable implementation of EMPIT's CMI was during a comprehensive inspection of a 90 km long pipeline in southern Germany, where it successfully identified sections with critical corrosion (>50% metal loss) that required immediate attention. This precise detection allowed for targeted maintenance operations, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing pipeline safety and longevity.

EMPIT's CMI technology is at the forefront of innovation in the oil and gas industry, offering a robust solution for the inspection of unpiggable pipelines. It not only meets the industry's rigorous safety and efficiency standards but also sets new benchmarks in how pipeline integrity is maintained in challenging environments. By integrating CMI into their regular maintenance routines, operators can significantly improve their operational resilience and safety compliance, ensuring the long-term reliability of their pipeline assets.