SurfaceScout. The Missing Piece of Your Damage Prevention Plan
The Full Picture of All The Risks Around Your Pipeline. At last
We leverage high-resolution satellite data and proprietary change detection machine learning models to identify third-party interferences and external force risks that other solutions may overlook. Since current methods capture only 23% of relevant risks, our advanced approach allows us to develop a comprehensive Damage Prevention Plan, reducing risk exposure by €5 million for every 10,000 kilometers of pipeline.
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real risk detections
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coverage of your corridor at any frequency with no blind spots
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Transform your damage prevention program with cutting-edge features and capabilities
- SurfaceScout Monitoring is capable of detecting 10+ distinct activities with remarkable accuracy exceeding 95% with human oversight for QA.
- The activities encompass a wide range, including illegal oil operations, excavations, construction works, building demolitions, and agricultural/farming activities, among others.
- SurfaceScout Monitoring can scan vast areas, covering thousands of kilometers every week, or even faster, depending on geographic factors.
- This high-frequency monitoring enables you to enhance your pipeline integrity management.
- Leveraging our streamlined processes, SurfaceScout Monitoring can deliver the analytics within as little as 24 hours.
- This facilitates immediate access to actionable insights essential for timely decision-making and effective risk management.
- SurfaceScout Monitoring can provide seamless access to insights wherever you need them – via our web and mobile apps or through direct integrations with third-party software.
- This empowers supervisors and field crews to stay organized and ensures seamless communication between them.
Join our empowered customers
Enhancing Pipeline Security in Spain
Spanish operator identifies 73% of previously missed pipeline threats, including illegal construction, through LiveEO’s SurfaceScout Monitoring solution, cutting manual inspections and saving €2.5 million.
Curbing oil theft in Nigeria
Nigerian oil pipeline operator discovers three cases of illegal oil operations near its critical infrastructure through SurfaceScout Monitoring solution.
Elevating pipeline safety for Middle Eastern oil giant
LiveEO transforms pipeline integrity management for a leading Middle Eastern oil company through large-scale, high-frequency risk monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if the weather is cloudy?
Our Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) module is designed to penetrate cloud cover and detect binary changes, providing a reliable backup solution during overcast conditions.
What is your turnaround time for delivering inspections?
Typically, we deliver a full report in under 24 hours, and can accelerate it to within 12 hours if needed. Note that while our reporting isn’t live, our analysis of past inspections has shown that we can often detect potential risks up to two weeks before they manifest.
Why should I consider switching to a satellite-based solution if I already have a full aviation department?
Our customers often combine both aviation and satellite-based solutions to better mitigate risks around pipelines, following the Swiss Cheese Risk model approach. This integrated strategy enhances safety by layering different methods. Our satellite-based solution excels in identifying actionable risks, detecting up to four times more real threats than traditional methods, which significantly reduces risk exposure—saving an estimated €0.5 million. Unlike aircraft inspections, which are limited to specific photo captures, satellite monitoring provides comprehensive coverage of entire areas, improving traceability. Additionally, our fully digital, software-based approach simplifies workflows and enables inspections in regulated zones, like large airports, where aircraft inspections may be restricted. And since it doesn’t require pilots, there’s no risk to them during the process.
Will satellite inspections replace aerial inspections?
It depends on your operational needs. Some of our clients have transitioned fully to our satellite-based monitoring for pipeline integrity and risk management, appreciating its scalability and frequency. Others prefer to blend our satellite insights with traditional methods like aerial inspections to create a more comprehensive monitoring system. The right choice really depends on your infrastructure, objectives, and the level of risk you're managing. SurfaceScout is designed to complement existing processes, or work as a standalone solution—whichever best supports your goals.
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