Shell Canada’s innovative approach to inspecting its HDPE lined sour gas and CML produced water pipelines using Remote Field Eddy Current (RFT) In-Line Inspection (ILI) technology. This technology was adopted following a significant internal corrosion failure in...
In the intricate web of infrastructure that underpins modern life, pipelines are crucial arteries, circulating essential resources that fuel our everyday existence. For municipalities, asset managers, and pipeline operators, the guardianship of this vital network is...
Pipeline infrastructure forms the backbone of modern society, carrying essential utilities and resources crucial for daily life. However, aging infrastructure presents significant challenges, especially when replacement is not financially feasible. This article delves...
By the PICA Corp Engineering Team | Updated July 2026 | Est. reading time: 9 min Most utilities know which of their force mains worry them. Ask an operations manager to name the three lines that keep him up at night and the answer comes fast. Ask him to justify...
The Ageing Infrastructure Challenge Our world is supported by an ageing network of pipeline infrastructure, a silent crisis that many municipalities and operators face. With not enough funds to undertake complete replacements, the focus must shift to proactive...
By the PICA Corp Engineering Team | Updated June 2026 | Est. reading time: 8 min Key facts about PICA RFT inspection technology: PICA’s Remote Field Testing service inspects pipes from 2 to 96 inches across several pipe material types, with no cleaning to...
