Pipeline integrity management is evolving as operators embrace digital twins, AI, and predictive analytics to enhance efficiency and safety. In our latest technical paper, co-authored by Penspen, Senslytics, and Pipelinelogic, we explore how these innovations are reshaping pipeline operations and helping operators move beyond just regulatory compliance.

As the industry faces growing integrity challenges and stricter regulations under the new U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Gas Mega Rule, modern pipeline integrity tools like Penspen’s THEIA digital solution and Senslytics CausX AI tool are transforming operators approach to pipeline integrity. Penspen’s THEIA digital solution has the capability to consolidate and align inspection data, creating a continuously updated digital twin to that improves risk assessment and decision-making, while Senslytics CausX AI tool can strengthen corrosion and threat prediction, enabling operators to proactively identify risks, optimise maintenance schedules, and reduce failures.

First presented at the 2025 Pipeline Pigging and Integrity Management Conference, our new paper explores:

• The role of digital twins and AI in transforming pipeline integrity management
• How these technologies enhance risk assessment, streamline compliance, and reduce costs
• Leveraging predictive maintenance to exceed Gas Mega Rule requirements

What is the Gas Mega Rule?

The Gas Mega Rule, introduced by the PHMSA, is a regulatory framework designed to enhance the safety and integrity of natural gas pipelines. It includes new requirements for pipeline operators, focusing on risk-based approaches to integrity management, improved inspection and maintenance practices, and more stringent reporting to ensure compliance with safety standards.

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