Data Insights for Pipeline Ranking System

Client's Challenge

• Fluxys Belgium, operating in the natural gas infrastructure and transportation sector, manages the integrity of 450,000 underground pipeline segments.
• They are responsible for 4,000 kilometers of pipelines, a large LNG terminal, and an underground storage facility
• Fluxys applies a Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS) focusing on prevention, detection of potential hazards, and remedial measures.
• Despite having a lot of data, Fluxys struggled to gain actionable insights from it.

Our Solution

• We leveraged our data science and AI expertise to enhance Fluxys's inspection operations.
• Developed a comprehensive ranking system to assess the integrity risks of all 450,000 gas pipeline segments.
• Our system predicts which pipelines are more likely to need control and inspection.
• Factors considered include external corrosion, mechanical damage, manufacturing defects, and construction issues.

Impact created

• Fluxys now has a transparent ranking system highlighting inspection priorities for daily pipeline operations.
• Significantly boosted inspection efficiency, ensuring safer and more reliable gas transportation.