Early detection on a complex produced water network.
Early detection on a complex produced water network.
How a large Canadian upstream operator detected a 0.6% pinhole leak within hours on an 18-node produced water pipeline system.
Leak size — 258 bbl/day (0.6% of pipeline flow)
Leak size — 258 bbl/day (0.6% of pipeline flow)
Leak size — 258 bbl/day (0.6% of pipeline flow)
Volume loss at alarm — 70 bbl
Volume loss at alarm — 70 bbl
Volume loss at alarm — 70 bbl
Time to alarm — 6 hours
Time to alarm — 6 hours
Time to alarm — 6 hours
Improved early-stage leak detection
Improved early-stage leak detection
Improved early-stage leak detection
Case study profile.
Case study profile.
Case study profile.
A large Canadian upstream oil and gas operator manages extensive produced water pipeline infrastructure supporting high-volume field operations. As network complexity increased, the operator prioritized early leak detection, reliability, and continuous operational confidence to reduce risk and protect critical assets.
A large Canadian upstream oil and gas operator manages extensive produced water pipeline infrastructure supporting high-volume field operations. As network complexity increased, the operator prioritized early leak detection, reliability, and continuous operational confidence to reduce risk and protect critical assets.
A large Canadian upstream oil and gas operator manages extensive produced water pipeline infrastructure supporting high-volume field operations. As network complexity increased, the operator prioritized early leak detection, reliability, and continuous operational confidence to reduce risk and protect critical assets.
A large Canadian upstream oil and gas operator manages extensive produced water pipeline infrastructure supporting high-volume field operations. As network complexity increased, the operator prioritized early leak detection, reliability, and continuous operational confidence to reduce risk and protect critical assets.
A large Canadian upstream oil and gas operator manages extensive produced water pipeline infrastructure supporting high-volume field operations. As network complexity increased, the operator prioritized early leak detection, reliability, and continuous operational confidence to reduce risk and protect critical assets.
A large Canadian upstream oil and gas operator manages extensive produced water pipeline infrastructure supporting high-volume field operations. As network complexity increased, the operator prioritized early leak detection, reliability, and continuous operational confidence to reduce risk and protect critical assets.
Produced water networks present unique detection challenges due to changing flow regimes, corrosion risk, and measurement uncertainty, making early, reliable leak detection essential.
Asset type — produced sour water pipeline network.
Pipe diameter — 8 inch.
Network size — 18 nodes.
Operating context — networked system with variable operating conditions.
Produced water networks present unique detection challenges due to changing flow regimes, corrosion risk, and measurement uncertainty, making early, reliable leak detection essential.
Produced water networks present unique detection challenges due to changing flow regimes, corrosion risk, and measurement uncertainty, making early, reliable leak detection essential.
Asset type — produced sour water pipeline network.
Pipe diameter — 8 inch.
Network size — 18 nodes.
Operating context — networked system with variable operating conditions.
Produced water networks present unique detection challenges due to changing flow regimes, corrosion risk, and measurement uncertainty, making early, reliable leak detection essential.
Produced water networks present unique detection challenges due to changing flow regimes, corrosion risk, and measurement uncertainty, making early, reliable leak detection essential.
Asset type — produced sour water pipeline network.
Pipe diameter — 8 inch.
Network size — 18 nodes.
Operating context — networked system with variable operating conditions.
Produced water networks present unique detection challenges due to changing flow regimes, corrosion risk, and measurement uncertainty, making early, reliable leak detection essential.
A section of pipeline coating damage led to internal corrosion, ultimately resulting in a pinhole leak. Detecting this type of failure early is particularly difficult in networked produced water systems, where small leaks can be obscured by operational variability.
The operator required a leak detection system capable of identifying small leaks quickly, before escalation into a larger environmental or operational incident.
A section of pipeline coating damage led to internal corrosion, ultimately resulting in a pinhole leak. Detecting this type of failure early is particularly difficult in networked produced water systems, where small leaks can be obscured by operational variability.
A section of pipeline coating damage led to internal corrosion, ultimately resulting in a pinhole leak. Detecting this type of failure early is particularly difficult in networked produced water systems, where small leaks can be obscured by operational variability.
The operator required a leak detection system capable of identifying small leaks quickly, before escalation into a larger environmental or operational incident.
A section of pipeline coating damage led to internal corrosion, ultimately resulting in a pinhole leak. Detecting this type of failure early is particularly difficult in networked produced water systems, where small leaks can be obscured by operational variability.
A section of pipeline coating damage led to internal corrosion, ultimately resulting in a pinhole leak. Detecting this type of failure early is particularly difficult in networked produced water systems, where small leaks can be obscured by operational variability.
The operator required a leak detection system capable of identifying small leaks quickly, before escalation into a larger environmental or operational incident.
A section of pipeline coating damage led to internal corrosion, ultimately resulting in a pinhole leak. Detecting this type of failure early is particularly difficult in networked produced water systems, where small leaks can be obscured by operational variability.
Pipewise’s VBx Computational Pipeline Monitoring (CPM) leak detection system had been implemented approximately six months prior to the leak event, providing continuous, real-time monitoring across the produced water network. It’s also supported by Pipewise’s 24/7 technical team, ensuring sustained performance and ongoing optimization. VBx was selected for its ability to:
- detect small leaks in complex, networked pipelines
- remain stable under real-world transient conditions
- deliver actionable alarms without excessive noise
- integrate cleanly with existing SCADA and field data
Pipewise’s VBx Computational Pipeline Monitoring (CPM) leak detection system had been implemented approximately six months prior to the leak event, providing continuous, real-time monitoring across the produced water network. It’s also supported by Pipewise’s 24/7 technical team, ensuring sustained performance and ongoing optimization. VBx was selected for its ability to:
Pipewise’s VBx Computational Pipeline Monitoring (CPM) leak detection system had been implemented approximately six months prior to the leak event, providing continuous, real-time monitoring across the produced water network. It’s also supported by Pipewise’s 24/7 technical team, ensuring sustained performance and ongoing optimization. VBx was selected for its ability to:
- detect small leaks in complex, networked pipelines
- remain stable under real-world transient conditions
- deliver actionable alarms without excessive noise
- integrate cleanly with existing SCADA and field data
Pipewise’s VBx Computational Pipeline Monitoring (CPM) leak detection system had been implemented approximately six months prior to the leak event, providing continuous, real-time monitoring across the produced water network. It’s also supported by Pipewise’s 24/7 technical team, ensuring sustained performance and ongoing optimization. VBx was selected for its ability to:
Pipewise’s VBx Computational Pipeline Monitoring (CPM) leak detection system had been implemented approximately six months prior to the leak event, providing continuous, real-time monitoring across the produced water network. It’s also supported by Pipewise’s 24/7 technical team, ensuring sustained performance and ongoing optimization. VBx was selected for its ability to:
- detect small leaks in complex, networked pipelines
- remain stable under real-world transient conditions
- deliver actionable alarms without excessive noise
- integrate cleanly with existing SCADA and field data
Pipewise’s VBx Computational Pipeline Monitoring (CPM) leak detection system had been implemented approximately six months prior to the leak event, providing continuous, real-time monitoring across the produced water network. It’s also supported by Pipewise’s 24/7 technical team, ensuring sustained performance and ongoing optimization. VBx was selected for its ability to:
The system delivered measurable, operator-relevant performance. These results improved early-stage leak detection while preserving controller trust and operational focus.
* Leak size — 258 bbl/day (0.6% of pipeline flow)
* Time to alarm — 6 hours
* Volume loss at alarm — 70 bbl
The system delivered measurable, operator-relevant performance. These results improved early-stage leak detection while preserving controller trust and operational focus.
The system delivered measurable, operator-relevant performance. These results improved early-stage leak detection while preserving controller trust and operational focus.
* Leak size — 258 bbl/day (0.6% of pipeline flow)
* Time to alarm — 6 hours
* Volume loss at alarm — 70 bbl
The system delivered measurable, operator-relevant performance. These results improved early-stage leak detection while preserving controller trust and operational focus.
The system delivered measurable, operator-relevant performance. These results improved early-stage leak detection while preserving controller trust and operational focus.
* Leak size — 258 bbl/day (0.6% of pipeline flow)
* Time to alarm — 6 hours
* Volume loss at alarm — 70 bbl
The system delivered measurable, operator-relevant performance. These results improved early-stage leak detection while preserving controller trust and operational focus.
Why it matters.
Why it matters.
Why it matters.
“As the Senior Leak Detection Coordinator, I have had the pleasure of working with Pipewise on advancing our pipeline leak detection capabilities. Their 24/7 customer support has been nothing short of exceptional. The Pipewise computational software has truly transformed our leak detection approach, allowing us to elevate the accuracy and reliability of our systems.”
— Senior Leak Detection Coordinator
“As the Senior Leak Detection Coordinator, I have had the pleasure of working with Pipewise on advancing our pipeline leak detection capabilities. Their 24/7 customer support has been nothing short of exceptional. The Pipewise computational software has truly transformed our leak detection approach, allowing us to elevate the accuracy and reliability of our systems.”
“As the Senior Leak Detection Coordinator, I have had the pleasure of working with Pipewise on advancing our pipeline leak detection capabilities. Their 24/7 customer support has been nothing short of exceptional. The Pipewise computational software has truly transformed our leak detection approach, allowing us to elevate the accuracy and reliability of our systems.”
— Senior Leak Detection Coordinator
“As the Senior Leak Detection Coordinator, I have had the pleasure of working with Pipewise on advancing our pipeline leak detection capabilities. Their 24/7 customer support has been nothing short of exceptional. The Pipewise computational software has truly transformed our leak detection approach, allowing us to elevate the accuracy and reliability of our systems.”
“As the Senior Leak Detection Coordinator, I have had the pleasure of working with Pipewise on advancing our pipeline leak detection capabilities. Their 24/7 customer support has been nothing short of exceptional. The Pipewise computational software has truly transformed our leak detection approach, allowing us to elevate the accuracy and reliability of our systems.”
— Senior Leak Detection Coordinator
“As the Senior Leak Detection Coordinator, I have had the pleasure of working with Pipewise on advancing our pipeline leak detection capabilities. Their 24/7 customer support has been nothing short of exceptional. The Pipewise computational software has truly transformed our leak detection approach, allowing us to elevate the accuracy and reliability of our systems.”
This event reinforced the value of proactive, high-sensitivity monitoring on produced water assets. For the operator, VBx delivered more than compliance, it validated leak detection as an active operational safeguard by:
* Catching a small, developing pinhole leak early
* Reducing spill volume through faster detection
* Building trust in networked leak detection performance
* Providing continuous expert support beyond deployment
This event reinforced the value of proactive, high-sensitivity monitoring on produced water assets. For the operator, VBx delivered more than compliance, it validated leak detection as an active operational safeguard by:
This event reinforced the value of proactive, high-sensitivity monitoring on produced water assets. For the operator, VBx delivered more than compliance, it validated leak detection as an active operational safeguard by:
* Catching a small, developing pinhole leak early
* Reducing spill volume through faster detection
* Building trust in networked leak detection performance
* Providing continuous expert support beyond deployment
This event reinforced the value of proactive, high-sensitivity monitoring on produced water assets. For the operator, VBx delivered more than compliance, it validated leak detection as an active operational safeguard by:
This event reinforced the value of proactive, high-sensitivity monitoring on produced water assets. For the operator, VBx delivered more than compliance, it validated leak detection as an active operational safeguard by:
* Catching a small, developing pinhole leak early
* Reducing spill volume through faster detection
* Building trust in networked leak detection performance
* Providing continuous expert support beyond deployment
This event reinforced the value of proactive, high-sensitivity monitoring on produced water assets. For the operator, VBx delivered more than compliance, it validated leak detection as an active operational safeguard by:
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