Pipeline Integrity
Through Persistent
Surveillance
Multi-modal reconnaissance fusing drone sorties, satellite imagery, LiDAR point clouds, and AI-driven anomaly detection to safeguard Nigeria's critical energy infrastructure.
Persistent Threats Demand Persistent Surveillance
Nigeria's pipeline network spans over 5,000 kilometres of critical energy infrastructure across the Niger Delta and beyond. Every kilometre faces persistent threats from environmental degradation, vandalism, illegal bunkering, and evolving regulatory mandates. Passive monitoring is no longer sufficient.
Corrosion & Material Degradation
Subsurface and external corrosion accelerated by tropical soil chemistry, mangrove swamp conditions, cathodic protection failures, and environmental stressors across the Niger Delta pipeline network.
Vandalism & Third-Party Encroachment
Pipeline vandalism, illegal bunkering, unauthorized excavation, and land-use changes within the right-of-way corridor that compromise pipeline integrity and safety margins.
Geohazard Exposure
Flooding, coastal erosion, subsidence, and terrain deformation threatening buried and above-ground pipeline segments across the Niger Delta, mangrove swamps, and offshore corridors.
Regulatory Non-Compliance
Evolving NUPRC, NOSDRA, and DPR mandates requiring continuous monitoring documentation, incident reporting, and integrity verification protocols.
How Our Surveillance
System Operates
A systematic, four-phase intelligence pipeline that transforms raw sensor data into actionable operational insights — from airborne acquisition to enterprise integration.
Aerial Reconnaissance
Multi-rotor and fixed-wing UAV sorties capture high-resolution RGB, multispectral, and thermal imagery along pipeline corridors. Concurrent satellite passes provide wide-area synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and optical coverage for change detection baselines.
LiDAR & Sensor Fusion
Airborne LiDAR scanning generates dense 3D point clouds of terrain, vegetation, and infrastructure. Sensor fusion combines LiDAR returns with thermal signatures and multispectral data to create comprehensive geospatial intelligence layers.
AI-Powered Analytics
Machine learning models trained on pipeline-specific datasets process fused sensor data in near real-time. Convolutional neural networks detect anomalies including leaks, encroachment, terrain deformation, and coating degradation with sub-meter precision.
GIS Integration & Reporting
Processed intelligence feeds directly into enterprise GIS platforms, SCADA systems, and pipeline integrity management systems (PIMS). Automated alerts, georeferenced reports, and NUPRC-compliant documentation are generated for immediate operational response.
Comprehensive Pipeline
Intelligence Suite
Purpose-built analytical capabilities addressing every dimension of pipeline integrity, security, and regulatory compliance.
Leak Detection Analytics
Multispectral and thermal imaging algorithms identify hydrocarbon seepage, methane plumes, and fluid migration patterns invisible to standard inspection methods.
Right-of-Way Monitoring
Continuous surveillance of pipeline corridors detects unauthorized construction, vegetation overgrowth, erosion, and access road degradation within regulated right-of-way zones.
Encroachment Detection
AI-driven comparison of temporal imagery identifies new structures, earthmoving activity, and land-use changes within defined buffer zones around pipeline assets.
Terrain Change Analysis
Differential DEM analysis from repeat LiDAR surveys quantifies soil movement, slope instability, and ground deformation threatening pipeline alignment and burial depth.
Cathodic Protection Assessment
Indirect survey data integration with aerial inspection identifies coating anomalies, CP system performance gaps, and corrosion-susceptible segments.
Environmental Compliance Monitoring
Vegetation health indices, waterbody proximity analysis, and habitat impact assessment supporting NOSDRA environmental permit requirements and remediation verification.
Enterprise-Grade
Surveillance Architecture
Purpose-built technology ecosystem designed for pipeline-specific data acquisition, processing, and intelligence delivery at scale.
Aerial Platforms
Sensor Payloads
Processing & Analytics
Data Infrastructure
Sector-Specific
Surveillance Solutions
Tailored surveillance programs for every segment of the pipeline value chain — from upstream gathering to downstream distribution.
Crude Oil Transmission Pipelines
Long-haul transmission pipeline monitoring across Nigeria's diverse terrain — from the Niger Delta mangrove swamps to northern savannah corridors. Continuous integrity assessment for high-consequence areas and critical crossings.
Upstream Gathering Networks
High-density gathering network surveillance in active production basins across the Niger Delta. Rapid detection of vandalism, illegal bunkering, and third-party encroachment in high-risk zones.
Natural Gas Distribution
Urban and industrial gas distribution network monitoring. Methane emission detection, excavation damage prevention, and infrastructure mapping for pipeline rehabilitation programmes.
NLNG & Offshore Pipelines
Specialised surveillance for NLNG terminal approach corridors, offshore pipeline landfalls, and subsea pipeline routes. Thermal monitoring and coastal subsidence tracking across Nigeria's offshore infrastructure.
Downstream & Refinery Networks
Surveillance of product pipeline networks connecting refineries to depots and distribution centres. Monitoring for illegal tapping, product theft, and pipeline degradation across downstream infrastructure.
Government & Regulatory Bodies
Independent verification and compliance monitoring services for NUPRC, DPR, NOSDRA, and state environmental agencies requiring third-party integrity assessments.
Regulatory Alignment
Built into Every Survey
Our surveillance programmes are engineered to generate compliance-ready documentation aligned with Nigerian federal and industry standards — reducing audit burden and regulatory risk.
Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission
Full compliance with NUPRC pipeline safety and integrity management regulations, including upstream petroleum operations monitoring, reporting, and environmental protection requirements.
Department of Petroleum Resources Standards
Surveillance data directly supports DPR integrity assessment intervals, risk-based inspection scheduling, and preventive and mitigative measures validation for pipeline operators.
National Oil Spill Detection & Response Agency
Aerial and satellite data integration supporting NOSDRA oil spill detection, environmental impact assessment, and remediation verification across pipeline corridors and host communities.
Petroleum Industry Act Compliance
Supporting compliance with the Petroleum Industry Act provisions for environmental management, host community development, and pipeline infrastructure integrity monitoring.
Environmental Guidelines & Standards (EGASPIN)
Monitoring and reporting aligned with EGASPIN environmental guidelines for petroleum industry operations, including effluent limitations, air quality, and land contamination standards.
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Drone Regulations
All drone operations conducted under NCAA RPAS regulations with active BVLOS approvals, night operations authorisation, and operations over populated areas certification.
Threat Detection in
Real-World Operations
Subsurface Leak Detection via Thermal-LiDAR Fusion
A 24-inch crude oil trunk line operating at 95 bar traverses 76 kilometres of mangrove and riverine terrain in Rivers State. Routine ILI identified minimal anomalies, but community reports suggested potential subsurface seepage near a creek crossing at KP 50.5.
Thermal imaging sortie detected a 2.3°C anomaly cluster along a 120-meter segment. LiDAR differencing revealed 0.8m terrain subsidence compared to baseline survey. Multispectral analysis confirmed stressed vegetation patterns consistent with hydrocarbon contact.
Automated alert triggered within 47 minutes of data acquisition. Georeferenced report delivered to pipeline control centre with precise excavation coordinates. Operator mobilised repair crew — confirmed pinhole leak at girth weld, 1.3 metres below grade.
Schedule a Technical
Consultation
Connect with our pipeline surveillance engineers to discuss your infrastructure monitoring requirements. We'll assess your corridor, define the optimal sensor suite, and design a surveillance programme tailored to your operational and regulatory needs across Nigeria.