OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE


Pipeline thefts are a global challenge. Harry Smith explains how smart technology can help to prevent them


thefts are one of the largest risks that can be hard to prevent without strategic focus. T e events in Mexico earlier this year demonstrated the risks thieves will take and the ultimate price some people will suff er as a result. However, pipeline theft is not


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restricted to Central and Latin America but extends worldwide, with occurrences in Nigeria, Indonesia and


ipeline theft is a serious global problem and one that has been on the rise for the past few years. In terms of pipeline integrity,


China. In Europe, pipeline thefts have also risen, with incidences found in Eastern and Southern Europe and in the UK. T eft was designated so serious in the UK that the National Crime Agency became involved. T e challenge to operators and law enforcement is that there is no single cause of thefts – a wide range of factors including social, economic, political and legal apply. Although some thefts are clearly organised for criminal gain, many are driven by often the most basic of needs, such as obtaining fuel for heating


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