Real-Time Pipeline Monitoring Global Market Report 2024

The real-time pipeline monitoring market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.81 billion in 2023 to $9.44 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The expansion observed during the historical period can be attributed to adherence to pipeline safety guidelines, a heightened demand for real-time pipeline monitoring, the necessity for advanced monitoring systems, and the drive to identify cost reduction measures.

The real-time pipeline monitoring market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.56 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stringent government regulations, the increasing adoption of real-time monitoring solutions, growing environmental awareness, the imperative to mitigate the environmental impact of pipeline incidents, and the rising demand for real-time monitoring technologies. Significant trends expected in the forecast period encompass advancements in technologies such as IoT, big data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), product innovation, the development of sophisticated real-time pipeline monitoring solutions, technological advancements geared towards improved accuracy and efficiency.

The projected expansion of pipeline networks worldwide is set to drive the growth of the real-time pipeline monitoring market in the foreseeable future. Pipeline networks are intricate systems of interconnected pipes designed to transport fluids, gases, or other substances from one location to another efficiently. These networks are highly sought-after for their ability to facilitate the cost-effective and reliable distribution of fluids and gases over extensive distances, catering to various industries' needs. Real-time pipeline monitoring is crucial for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of pipeline networks by continuously monitoring key parameters like pressure, flow rates, and temperature. This continuous monitoring helps in detecting and addressing potential issues such as leaks, blockages, or anomalies promptly, thus minimizing downtime and preventing accidents. For example, as of December 2023, the Global Energy Monitor reported a global investment of $193.9 billion in the construction of 69,700 kilometers of gas transmission pipelines, marking an 18% increase from the previous year. The majority of this construction activity, totaling $117.2 billion and comprising 82% of the total, is concentrated in Asia, particularly in China and India. Additionally, plans are underway for the construction of an additional 228,700 kilometers of pipelines, amounting to $723 billion. Therefore, the global expansion of pipeline networks is a driving force behind the growth of the real-time pipeline monitoring market.

Key players in the real-time pipeline monitoring market are placing emphasis on developing cutting-edge solutions, such as drone-based gas leak detection systems, to offer swift, precise, and reliable detection of gas leaks across various applications, including pipelines and remote or inaccessible sites. A drone-based gas leak detection system is capable of detecting, mapping, locating, and quantifying leaks effectively. For instance, in April 2021, ABB Ltd. introduced HoverGuard, which was hailed as the world's fastest and most sensitive drone-based gas leak detection and greenhouse gas measuring system at the time of its launch. This innovative system utilizes cavity-enhanced laser absorption spectroscopy to detect methane with sensitivity over 1,000 times higher and more than 10 times faster than traditional tools, enabling it to cover larger areas efficiently and swiftly.

In September 2023, Preventio GmbH merged with PipePredict GmbH, a move aimed at combining sensorless technology with digital twin solutions to establish a new benchmark in pipeline monitoring. The merger between Preventio and PipePredict is expected to bring significant advantages to real estate and insurance companies, city and water utilities, as well as industrial companies and parks. PipePredict GmbH specializes in live pipeline leak detection technology, offering advanced predictive maintenance solutions for pipeline systems.

Major companies operating in the real-time pipeline monitoring market are Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Hitachi Ltd., Siemens AG, General Electric Company, Cisco Systems Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc., Enbridge Inc., ABB Ltd., Toshiba Corporation, Emerson Electric Co., TC Energy Corporation, Wabtec Corporation, Rockwell Automation Inc., Xylem, Atmos Energy Corporation, Yokogawa Electric Corporation, QinetiQ Group plc, Kamstrup AS, ORBCOMM Inc., Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc., Syrinix Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the real-time pipeline monitoring market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the real-time pipeline monitoring market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the real-time pipeline monitoring market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Real-time pipeline monitoring refers to an extensive array of technologies, processes, and tools devised to continually monitor different facets of a pipeline network or infrastructure in real-time. It analyzes data from diverse sources to offer immediate insights into the condition, performance, and integrity of industrial pipelines, enabling prompt detection and response to any anomalies or incidents.

The primary technologies employed in real-time pipeline monitoring encompass pipeline inspection gauges (PIGs), smart balls, acoustic sensors, fiber optic technology, mass volume meters, light detection and ranging (LIDAR), vapor sensors, among others. Pipeline Inspection Gauges (PIGs) are specialized devices utilized for inspecting and maintaining pipelines, ensuring integrity, cleanliness, and safety. These devices cater to various types of pipes including metallic, non-metallic, and others, serving multiple purposes such as leak detection, operational condition assessment, and pipeline break detection. Real-time pipeline monitoring finds application across various industries including oil and gas, water and wastewater management, among others.

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The real-time pipeline monitoring market consists of revenues earned by entities by subscription-based services, consulting, custom development, and integration services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The real-time pipeline monitoring market also includes sales of sensors, data acquisition devices, and communication equipment. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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