The power of AI: How oil/gas companies are using AI-powered geospatial analytics to identify and prevent potential leaks

8/7/2024

Digital Technologies S. DONEGAN, Satelyitcs, Cleveland, Ohio Pipeline leaks are a chronic problem that causes significant environmental damage. Government agencies, investors, insurance companies and other stakeholders demand that oil and gas (O&G) producers better monitor pipelines for leaks that can harm the environment and the community. That said, smaller leaks can be hard to detect, and major O&G companies are seeking new approaches to adopting technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and geospatial analytics to pinpoint leaks before they become an environmental disaster. The challenge all O&G producers face is monitoring and maintaining an aging and widely distribu