Leak detection that performs when it matters most.
Leak detection that performs when it matters most.
Leak detection that performs when it matters most.
How a large Permian midstream operator modernized leak detection to improve sensitivity, reduce false alarms, and scale with confidence.
How a large Permian midstream operator modernized leak detection to improve sensitivity, reduce false alarms, and scale with confidence.
1.3% of pipeline flow leak sensitivity
1.3% of pipeline flow leak sensitivity
1.3% of pipeline flow leak sensitivity
0.3% difference, detected leak vs. measured rate
0.3% difference, detected leak vs. measured rate
0.3% difference, detected leak vs. measured rate
99% of false alarms identified
99% of false alarms identified
99% of false alarms identified
Significant improvement in early-stage leak detection
Significant improvement in early-stage leak detection
Significant improvement in early-stage leak detection
Case study profile.
Case study profile.
Case study profile.
A large Permian Basin midstream operator manages critical NGL and high-vapor-pressure (HVP) pipeline infrastructure across complex operating environments. As its asset base expanded, the operator sought a modern leak detection system that could deliver consistent performance, regulatory confidence, and long-term scalability.
A large Permian Basin midstream operator manages critical NGL and high-vapor-pressure (HVP) pipeline infrastructure across complex operating environments. As its asset base expanded, the operator sought a modern leak detection system that could deliver consistent performance, regulatory confidence, and long-term scalability.
A large Permian Basin midstream operator manages critical NGL and high-vapor-pressure (HVP) pipeline infrastructure across complex operating environments. As its asset base expanded, the operator sought a modern leak detection system that could deliver consistent performance, regulatory confidence, and long-term scalability.
A large Permian Basin midstream operator manages critical NGL and high-vapor-pressure (HVP) pipeline infrastructure across complex operating environments. As its asset base expanded, the operator sought a modern leak detection system that could deliver consistent performance, regulatory confidence, and long-term scalability.
A large Permian Basin midstream operator manages critical NGL and high-vapor-pressure (HVP) pipeline infrastructure across complex operating environments. As its asset base expanded, the operator sought a modern leak detection system that could deliver consistent performance, regulatory confidence, and long-term scalability.
A large Permian Basin midstream operator manages critical NGL and high-vapor-pressure (HVP) pipeline infrastructure across complex operating environments. As its asset base expanded, the operator sought a modern leak detection system that could deliver consistent performance, regulatory confidence, and long-term scalability.
The pipeline’s configuration introduces operational complexity and elevated consequence in the event of a leak, placing high demands on detection sensitivity and reliability.
Asset type — high-vapor-pressure (HVP) liquid pipeline
Length — 27 miles.
Configuration — 2 inlets, 3 outlets.
Operating context — multi-node system with transient operating conditions
The pipeline’s configuration introduces operational complexity and elevated consequence in the event of a leak, placing high demands on detection sensitivity and reliability.
The pipeline’s configuration introduces operational complexity and elevated consequence in the event of a leak, placing high demands on detection sensitivity and reliability.
Asset type — high-vapor-pressure (HVP) liquid pipeline
Length — 27 miles.
Configuration — 2 inlets, 3 outlets.
Operating context — multi-node system with transient operating conditions
The pipeline’s configuration introduces operational complexity and elevated consequence in the event of a leak, placing high demands on detection sensitivity and reliability.
The pipeline’s configuration introduces operational complexity and elevated consequence in the event of a leak, placing high demands on detection sensitivity and reliability.
Asset type — high-vapor-pressure (HVP) liquid pipeline
Length — 27 miles.
Configuration — 2 inlets, 3 outlets.
Operating context — multi-node system with transient operating conditions
The pipeline’s configuration introduces operational complexity and elevated consequence in the event of a leak, placing high demands on detection sensitivity and reliability.
The operator needed to modernize leak detection to satisfy upcoming regulatory expectations while improving day-to-day operational performance.
Key requirements included early detection of small leaks, minimal false alarms, seamless implementation, and compatibility with existing instrumentation and SCADA systems.
Legacy approaches could not reliably meet these combined demands.
The operator needed to modernize leak detection to satisfy upcoming regulatory expectations while improving day-to-day operational performance.
The operator needed to modernize leak detection to satisfy upcoming regulatory expectations while improving day-to-day operational performance.
Key requirements included early detection of small leaks, minimal false alarms, seamless implementation, and compatibility with existing instrumentation and SCADA systems.
Legacy approaches could not reliably meet these combined demands.
The operator needed to modernize leak detection to satisfy upcoming regulatory expectations while improving day-to-day operational performance.
The operator needed to modernize leak detection to satisfy upcoming regulatory expectations while improving day-to-day operational performance.
Key requirements included early detection of small leaks, minimal false alarms, seamless implementation, and compatibility with existing instrumentation and SCADA systems.
Legacy approaches could not reliably meet these combined demands.
The operator needed to modernize leak detection to satisfy upcoming regulatory expectations while improving day-to-day operational performance.
Pipewise deployed its VBx Computational Pipeline Monitoring (CPM) leak detection system, designed specifically for liquid pipelines operating under real-world conditions.
VBx delivers high-sensitivity detection using existing flow and pressure data, remains stable during transient operations, and scales efficiently across growing pipeline networks.
The system is supported by continuous tuning and 24/7 technical support from Pipewise specialists.
Pipewise deployed its VBx Computational Pipeline Monitoring (CPM) leak detection system, designed specifically for liquid pipelines operating under real-world conditions.
Pipewise deployed its VBx Computational Pipeline Monitoring (CPM) leak detection system, designed specifically for liquid pipelines operating under real-world conditions.
VBx delivers high-sensitivity detection using existing flow and pressure data, remains stable during transient operations, and scales efficiently across growing pipeline networks.
The system is supported by continuous tuning and 24/7 technical support from Pipewise specialists.
Pipewise deployed its VBx Computational Pipeline Monitoring (CPM) leak detection system, designed specifically for liquid pipelines operating under real-world conditions.
Pipewise deployed its VBx Computational Pipeline Monitoring (CPM) leak detection system, designed specifically for liquid pipelines operating under real-world conditions.
VBx delivers high-sensitivity detection using existing flow and pressure data, remains stable during transient operations, and scales efficiently across growing pipeline networks.
The system is supported by continuous tuning and 24/7 technical support from Pipewise specialists.
Pipewise deployed its VBx Computational Pipeline Monitoring (CPM) leak detection system, designed specifically for liquid pipelines operating under real-world conditions.
The system delivered measurable, operator-relevant performance. These results improved early-stage leak detection while preserving controller trust and operational focus.
* 1.3% leak sensitivity relative to pipeline flow.
* Detection in under 10 hours.
* Fewer than one false alarm per month.
* Detected leak volume within 0.3% of measured values.
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.
* 1.3% leak sensitivity relative to pipeline flow.
* Detection in under 10 hours.
* Fewer than one false alarm per month.
* Detected leak volume within 0.3% of measured values.
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.
* 1.3% leak sensitivity relative to pipeline flow.
* Detection in under 10 hours.
* Fewer than one false alarm per month.
* Detected leak volume within 0.3% of measured values.
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.
“We are very pleased with the results of implementing Pipewise on our NGL pipelines. As a rapidly growing company, we sought a partner that offered a high-end CPM leak detection system, that was adaptable and supported by a 24/7 technical team. We look forward to expanding Pipewise to our other pipeline systems in the near future.”
— Director of Automation and Operational Technology
“We are very pleased with the results of implementing Pipewise on our NGL pipelines. As a rapidly growing company, we sought a partner that offered a high-end CPM leak detection system, that was adaptable and supported by a 24/7 technical team. We look forward to expanding Pipewise to our other pipeline systems in the near future.”
“We are very pleased with the results of implementing Pipewise on our NGL pipelines. As a rapidly growing company, we sought a partner that offered a high-end CPM leak detection system, that was adaptable and supported by a 24/7 technical team. We look forward to expanding Pipewise to our other pipeline systems in the near future.”
— Director of Automation and Operational Technology
“We are very pleased with the results of implementing Pipewise on our NGL pipelines. As a rapidly growing company, we sought a partner that offered a high-end CPM leak detection system, that was adaptable and supported by a 24/7 technical team. We look forward to expanding Pipewise to our other pipeline systems in the near future.”
“We are very pleased with the results of implementing Pipewise on our NGL pipelines. As a rapidly growing company, we sought a partner that offered a high-end CPM leak detection system, that was adaptable and supported by a 24/7 technical team. We look forward to expanding Pipewise to our other pipeline systems in the near future.”
— Director of Automation and Operational Technology
“We are very pleased with the results of implementing Pipewise on our NGL pipelines. As a rapidly growing company, we sought a partner that offered a high-end CPM leak detection system, that was adaptable and supported by a 24/7 technical team. We look forward to expanding Pipewise to our other pipeline systems in the near future.”
For the operator, VBx provided more than compliance, it delivered dependable, low- noise leak detection that integrates cleanly into live operations. The combination of sensitivity, reliability, and support enabled leak detection to function as a trusted operational safeguard rather than a reactive alarm system.
For the operator, VBx provided more than compliance, it delivered dependable, low- noise leak detection that integrates cleanly into live operations. The combination of sensitivity, reliability, and support enabled leak detection to function as a trusted operational safeguard rather than a reactive alarm system.
For the operator, VBx provided more than compliance, it delivered dependable, low- noise leak detection that integrates cleanly into live operations. The combination of sensitivity, reliability, and support enabled leak detection to function as a trusted operational safeguard rather than a reactive alarm system.
For the operator, VBx provided more than compliance, it delivered dependable, low- noise leak detection that integrates cleanly into live operations. The combination of sensitivity, reliability, and support enabled leak detection to function as a trusted operational safeguard rather than a reactive alarm system.
For the operator, VBx provided more than compliance, it delivered dependable, low- noise leak detection that integrates cleanly into live operations. The combination of sensitivity, reliability, and support enabled leak detection to function as a trusted operational safeguard rather than a reactive alarm system.
For the operator, VBx provided more than compliance, it delivered dependable, low- noise leak detection that integrates cleanly into live operations. The combination of sensitivity, reliability, and support enabled leak detection to function as a trusted operational safeguard rather than a reactive alarm system.
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