How is RFID Implemented in Methane Pipe Tracking?
The company hired a team of 100 individuals who deployed over half a million RFID tags across its production and processing locations in just 3 months. Tags were shipped biweekly to 16 regional sites according to demand. The following year, an additional 500,000 tags were rolled out in Canada in only a couple of months. This rapid deployment demonstrates the scalability and efficiency of RFID solutions in addressing complex tracking needs in harsh environmental conditions. RFID tags were tailored specifically for the oil and gas industry’s environmental challenges, ensuring reliable performance in extreme conditions.
RFID Pipe Tagging
- Durable and High-Visibility Tags: HID developed fluorescent orange RFID tags, including EXO PRO 750 model, designed for long-range readability and the bright orange enhanced visibility in snowy or icy conditions.
- Custom Solutions for Extreme Environments: These RFID tags are resistant to heat, cold, and harsh chemicals, making them ideal for tagging methane pipes and other emission-related assets.
Rapid Deployment and Scalability
- Efficient Rollout: Contractors dispersed over half a million tags in just 3 months, with subsequent deployments of 500,000 tags completed in only a couple of months.
- Lifecycle Tracking: RFID tags recorded each asset, tracked the asset’s location, maintenance history, and condition, enabling better inventory management and faster identification of potential leaks. This also allowed operators to better monitor equipment performance.
Integrated Monitoring
- Streamlined Reporting: The RFID tag integrates with sustainability reporting frameworks, supporting the company’s compliance with methane emissions standards.
- Enhanced Maintenance: Real-time data enables proactive maintenance, reducing the risk of leaks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Benefits of RFID for Oil Equipment Rental Tracking
The implementation of RFID technology for tracking GHG-emitting assets, the natural gas company has achieved the “Gold Standard Pathway” under the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 program for significant advancements in efficiency, compliance, and sustainability reporting. By deploying long-range, durable RFID tags, the company ensures accurate tracking and identification of methane-emitting assets across vast pipeline networks, even in extreme weather conditions.
Additionally, RFID integration simplifies compliance reporting, enhances visibility into asset locations and conditions, and facilitates proactive maintenance, minimizing the risk of costly leaks and environmental incidents. This cost-effective solution not only optimizes asset tracking but also reinforces the company’s leadership in sustainability and emissions management within the oil and gas sector.
RFID technology can track underground pipes and has revolutionized the management of greenhouse gas-emitting assets, providing real-time visibility, enabling streamlined compliance, and supporting proactive maintenance to drive sustainability in the oil and gas sector.
Kathy Gannon, Strategic Sales Director, U.S.A.
