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Comprehensive Pipeline Leak Detection Solutions

GOLD provides comprehensive pipeline leak detection solutions to ensure regulatory compliance and effective risk management in upstream oil and gas applications. This includes multiphase pipelines, produced water pipelines, low vapor pressure (LVP) and high vapour pressure (HVP) pipelines, and gathering systems.

Our Services

GOLD offers expertise in evaluating and selecting leak detection systems (LDS) for new and existing pipelines. The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) has reported that corrosion, construction defects, and cracking are the leading causes of all pipeline incidents in Canada. Canada's aging pipeline infrastructure suggests that pipeline corrosion risk is at an all-time high. This is why pipeline leak detection programs and system engineering, design and implementation are paramount.

Following over 20 investigations on pipeline leaks in Alberta over the past 3 years, Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is urging operating companies to improve their leak detection for multiphase and produced water pipelines. That's where we come in. Our services include:

Leak Detection
Programs

Pipeline Leak Detection Program Management
Regulatory Support
Compliance Audits (CSA Z662 Annex E)
Documentation & Reporting
Operating Procedures
Interpretation and Guidance
Gap Analysis
Pipeline Leak Detection Manuals

Pipeline
Leak Detection

Data Analysis and Modeling
Leak Detection Technology Selection
Computational Pipeline Modeling
Programming & Automation
Pipeline Simulations
LDS Implementation

Operational
Support & Training

Pipeline Leak Detection Training
Leak Recognition & Response
Data Monitoring & Analysis
Commissioning Support
Pipeline LDS Testing
Pipeline LDS Tuning
ROW Procedures

Risk Assessment
& Management

Pipeline Leak and Risk Mapping
Geographic Information System (GIS) Analysis
High Consequence Area (HCA) Analysis
Risk Assessment
Leak Cost Modeling
Risk Management Strategies

Leak Detection Services
You Can Trust

Grey Owl Leak Detection (GOLD) is a division of Grey Owl Engineering (GOE), a Calgary-based EPCM with over 30 years of experience delivering engineering solutions to the oil and gas industry in Canada and internationally. Through GOE’s experience with the design and construction management of numerous pipeline projects, GOLD is uniquely positioned to develop tailored Leak Detection Programs.

GOLD Training

GOLD offers courses to engineers, operators of leak detection systems, and leaders responsible for risk management. These courses are offered as generic (dealing with LDS issues in general), and specific (tailored to the clients’ LDS). Courses include student activities and quizzes, and a certificate of completion.

Pipeline Leak Detection 101

Offered Online

Introductory

An introductory online course covering pipeline leak detection programs (LDP) and systems (LDS) consistent with the requirements of CSA Z662. This course includes the following topics:

Pipelines, leaks and leak detection
Leak detection systems
Operation of leak detection systems
Management of leak detection programs

Pipeline Leak Detection 201

Instructor Led Training (Virtual Classroom available)

Program Management

An intermediate course with a more in depth focus on management of pipeline leak detection programs (LDP) and systems (LDS) consistent with the requirements of CSA Z662, AER and other regulatory authorities. This course includes the following topics: