During the past years, not only hot tapping to stealing product even sabotages has become a worldwide issue for pipeline operators. Since decades pipeline operators are using all sort of different technologies to search for leaks and especially locate them accurately. Acoustics are one of the best ways, when it comes to detecting even the smallest leakages (0,2mm) that are not discovered with other technologies.

The presentation will give a short overlook over the newest developments from Gottsberg Leak Detection as we are one of the worldwide leading companies in acoustic leak detection.

We also will focus on options the pipeline operator has for facing the guidelines of the new TRFL (Germany) for leak detections in combination of different technologies. In addition, we will show the potential of savings to be made by implementing the technology in the regular inspection plan for pipelines and ensuring the expenses to be very worthwhile.