Intelligent Pigging Market

Global Intelligent Pigging Market Size (2024 to 2029)

The size of the global intelligent pigging market is expected to be worth USD 751.64 Million in 2024 and USD 945.68 Million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2024 to 2029.

Intelligent pigging is a procedure for examining a pipeline inside and gathering data on the presence and area of consumption, twists, and different abnormalities in the lines. The intricacy of compulsory pipeline examinations and expanded unofficial laws have prompted the requirement for a smart pipe-cleaning administration. Pipeline administrators need admittance to information to relieve chance and guarantee security adequately by assessing indications of metal misfortune, recognition of consumption, and other actual deformities.

Since then, the pipes were used to transport oil and natural gas, and metal loss and corrosion appeared frequently on the internal and external surfaces of the pipes. Other defects were not as pervasive as corrosion. Corrosions occur due to the electrochemical reaction between the substance carried by the pipes and the internal walls of the pipe. In addition, external climatic conditions cause metal losses on the surface. As a result, when scraping, the device is mainly used for metal loss detection applications.

Global Intelligent Pigging Market Drivers:

One of the main drivers of the growth of the global intelligent pigging market is the increase in government mandates and regulations for pipeline inspection. For example, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), safety regulations for the operation of pipelines are based on various factors that are inspected, such as pipe pressure testing, corrosion verification, welding, reports of accidents, construction, emergency preparedness, etc. The Pipeline Safety and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) operates an integrity management program that includes an inspection and repair program to draw attention to pipelines that pass through high-risk areas. These regulations are leading to the adoption of intelligent pigging. The global intelligent pigging market is predicted to grow at a high rate during the forecast period thanks to growing concerns about the security of pipelines and energy infrastructure. The oil and gas industry has witnessed major pipeline damage incidents in the past, leading to product losses and major accidents. Therefore, it is necessary to inspect the pipeline infrastructure of oil and gas companies.

Global Intelligent Pigging Market Restraints:

Scraping is the most preferred method for in-line inspection and cleaning of pipes. However, pigging does not ensure the complete elimination of the risks associated with pipeline transportation. Although most cleaning operations go smoothly, it is a high-risk process. If a pig gets stuck or stuck in the pipeline, due to debris or wax, it is blocking or blocking the pipeline, which can have significant operational, safety, environmental, and business consequences.

Impact Of COVID-19 On the Intelligent Pigging Market:

The intelligent pigging market has seen a negative impact in recent months due to blockages imposed globally to slow the spread of COVID-19. Manufacturing plants were also closed by order of the government for a short period, hampering demand for products since December 2019. However, the negative impact was due to a lack of labor availability and is expected. dissipate in the coming months, while demand for products is expected to grow in the long term. Intelligent pigging is a technique used to inspect the inside of pipes and gather information on the presence and location of elbows, corrosion, and other problems in the pipes. Complex instructions for mandatory pipeline inspection and the implementation of strict government regulations have led to a growing demand for intelligent pipe-cleaning services. Pipeline operators need access to data to effectively reduce risk and ensure safety by evaluating signs of corrosion, metal loss, and other physical defects.

REPORT COVERAGE:

This research report on the global intelligent pigging market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on technology, application, pipeline type, and region.

Global Intelligent Pigging Market - By Technology:

• Magnetic Flux Leakage
• Ultrasonic
• Caliper

Magnetic flux pigging technology can work effectively in liquid and gas pipelines. The best MFL results are obtained when passing through pipes with less metal wall thickness. For pipes with a higher metal wall thickness, ultrasonic pigging technology is preferred. In addition, the ultrasonic scraping technology requires the liquid coupler to pass through the pipes, which increases the cost for users. So for more economical use, MFL technology is used all over the world. Gauge cleaning provides valuable and detailed pipeline data such as warps, dents, valve locations and welds, and girth tees. Other than that, the gauge cleaning tools can be used on liquid and gas pipelines and can go through high-angle 1.5D elbows and long-distance pipes. Furthermore, the new pipelines, especially the gas pipelines, are equipped with sophisticated equipment, such as an advanced large number of valves and fluid pressure and flow sensors. The equipment is planned to accomplish better control of creation. In any case, with a muddled pipeline structure, it is imperative to procure itemized information. Thick scraping is the most appropriate kind of scraping for this sort of activity. Thus, they are liked by pipeline administrators.

Global Intelligent Pigging Market - By Application:

• Metal Loss/Corrosion Detection
• Geometry Measurement & Bend Detection
• Crack & Leak Detection

Global Intelligent Pigging Market - By Pipeline Type:

• Gas
• Liquid

Global Intelligent Pigging Market - By Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America 
• Middle East and Africa

North America will have the largest share of the intelligent pigging market due to the presence of the world's largest pipeline infrastructure in the United States in 2018. The North American intelligent pigging market is governed by strict regulations related to the operation and integrity of the pipes.

Europe is another important market for intelligent pigging and a gas-driven economy. In 2010, the European Union (EU) was able to meet the requirement of 35.3% of its total gas consumption thanks to local gas production. It fell to 27.6% in 2016. As a result, the EU will have to build new pipelines to support its energy demand, as pipelines are the most economical way to transport liquids and petroleum products than Other alternative options such as LNG.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS:

Major Key Players in the Global Intelligent Pigging Market are Baker Hughes (US), Corrosion Control Engineering, (Australia), Rouge Pipeline & Process Services (UAE), Penspen (UK), Halfwave AS (Norway), Romstar (Malaysia), Cokebusters (UK), Quest Integrity Group (US), A.Hak Industrial Services (Netherlands), SGS SA (Switzerland), T.D.Williamson (US), Rosen Group (Switzerland), NDT Global (UAE) and others.

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET:

• Once the decoking operation is complete, our Merlin Smartpig is driven by water through the internal passage of a neck or coil. It uses ultrasonic technology to internally scan fired heater tubes, while simultaneously recording radius and wall thickness measurements to identify faults and defects.
• Enbridge Inc. (TSX, NYSE: ENB) and Baker Hughes, a GE company (NYSE: BHGE) began testing new state-of-the-art phased ultrasonic pipeline inspection tool sensors designed to improve accuracy and crack identification and provide more details on the condition of a pipe.