A More Reliable Detection System Reduces Cost Of Pigging And Maintenance

A major oil producer in Alaska’s North Slope region operates miles of transit pipeline as part of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) within the U.S. National Petroleum Reserve — Alaska. The TAPS pipeline transports petroleum extracted from the North Slope southward to the port of Valdez for shipping by tanker to West Coast refineries. Due to extreme climate conditions, operating the pipeline is challenging and requires highly reliable equipment to avoid any leaks or other accidents that would compromise this pristine ecosystem.