Scalable Pig Tracking That Grows With the Operation
Overview
A growing pipeline services company needed a tracking system that could scale with their business. The next project: more than 80 tracking points along a long, remote pipeline with no cellular coverage. Our APEX AGMs are paired with satellite communication to deliver continuous monitoring across the entire run.
The Challenge
The route covered long distances with no cellular connectivity, which is a common reality on remote jobs. With 80+ tracking units in play, the crew needed reliable data from every point, without the overhead of local networks or manual retrieval.
Battery life, data transmission, and system reliability all had to hold up at scale.
The client was also moving from smaller jobs to larger, more complex ones. They needed a system that could grow with them.
The Solution
Propipe provided APEX AGMs configured with Iridium satellite modules to enable communication where cellular doesn’t reach.
PigView Web served as the central monitoring platform. The team could track every pig movement across every location in real time.
The setup was built to scale allowing consistent monitoring across every point, regardless of distance or connectivity.
Implementation in the Field
AGMs were installed along the pipeline at regular intervals, creating a full tracking network. Satellite communication kept detection data flowing reliably from fully remote areas.
The client started with Propipe’s rental program on earlier projects. As their workload grew, they transitioned to owning equipment while continuing to scale.
This hybrid approach let them expand capacity without fronting unnecessary cost.
“Passage was confirmed with confidence. Uncertainty dropped. Delays were avoided. Operators made calls based on real‑time data, not guesswork.”
Client
Results
Reliable, real‑time detection across all 80+ locations. No connectivity gaps. No guesswork.
Satellite communication handled what cellular couldn’t. The scalable design let the client manage a large, complex operation efficiently—and take on bigger work with confidence.
The client was able to grow his capability, fleet, and business.
Key Takeaways
Large‑scale, remote projects demand more than reliable hardware. They demand systems that scale and hold up wherever the work goes.
This project shows how Propipe supports both operational performance and business growth.
Planning a remote or large‑scale pipeline project? Connect with Propipe North America to build a tracking system that scales with your operation.