Pipeline operators today face growing pressure to manage infrastructure risk more proactively, across larger networks, tighter regulatory environments, and an evolving energy landscape.
From integrity management and leak detection to digitalisation and future-ready operations, the industry is being asked to do more with better visibility and faster decision-making.
These priorities will be at the heart of the Pipeline Technology Conference (PTC) 2026, taking place April 27-30, 2026, at the Estrel Hotel in Berlin, Germany.
As one of the leading global events for the pipeline industry, PTC brings together operators, engineers, service providers, regulators, and technology innovators to exchange insights on safety, performance, and the future of pipeline infrastructure.
For us at LiveEO, PTC is a valuable opportunity to connect with industry peers in Berlin, where our headquarters are located, and showcase how satellite intelligence can strengthen pipeline monitoring and external risk management.
Advancing Pipeline Monitoring with SurfaceScout
At Booth #I12, we will be showcasing SurfaceScout, LiveEO’s AI-powered monitoring solution for detecting and managing external risks along linear infrastructure.
While pipeline integrity strategies often focus heavily on what is happening inside the asset, many serious incidents begin outside it. Construction activity, excavation, land movement, and third-party interference can all threaten pipeline safety and continuity if they are not detected early enough.
SurfaceScout helps operators address these overlooked external risks through continuous, wide-area monitoring powered by high-cadence satellite data and AI-driven analytics.
With SurfaceScout, pipeline teams can:
- Detect excavation, construction, and other third-party activity early
- Identify risks near critical assets and prioritise response
- Expand visibility across large, distributed pipeline networks
- Reduce dependence on manual patrols and reactive reporting
- Improve coordination between control room, integrity, and field teams
- Strengthen documentation and traceability for risk management workflows
Built for Modern Pipeline Integrity and Risk Teams
SurfaceScout is designed for organisations responsible for maintaining safe, reliable operations across complex infrastructure networks.
Whether the focus is transmission, distribution, or multi-utility operations, satellite-based monitoring can help teams make faster decisions, improve situational awareness, and reduce the likelihood of damage caused by external activity.
At a conference centered on integrity, safety, digitalisation, and energy transition, SurfaceScout demonstrates how Earth observation and AI can add a valuable new layer to pipeline risk management.
Join Nick Ferguson’s Talk at PTC 2026
LiveEO will also be part of the conference programme through a dedicated speaking session from Nick Ferguson.
- Session: 4.5 Monitoring
- Date: April 29, 2026
- Time: 2:25 PM – 2:45 PM
- Speaker: Nick Ferguson
- Topic: Is Pipeline Integrity Looking the Wrong Way? How Satellites and AI Address Overlooked External Risks
The session will explore why external threats are still underestimated in many integrity strategies and how satellite monitoring can help operators detect early signs of risk beyond the pipeline itself.
Meet the LiveEO Team at Booth #I12
You’ll find the LiveEO team at Booth #I12 throughout the event.
Our delegates include Gimena Escariz, Antje Kunze, Subh Mondal, Hussein Awada, Guido Balestrieri, Geoffrey Vancassel, Héloïse Morizet, Janis Bauto, Patrick Hollenbeck, and Nick Ferguson.
Visit us to see SurfaceScout in action, discuss real-world monitoring challenges, and explore how satellite intelligence can support safer, more proactive pipeline operations.
We look forward to meeting you in Berlin!
