Natural Gas Pipeline Operator Digitizes Inspections Across 14,000 Miles of Infrastructure

Challenges.

• Manual, paper-based inspection workflows led to delays, errors, and compliance risks.
• Field inspectors had to retype handwritten data, reducing productivity and increasing the chance of inconsistencies.
• Lack of real-time data access and synchronization hindered decision-making and inspection cycle times.
• Inefficient inspection records posed a threat to FERC pipeline safety compliance.

Solution.

Coforge deployed a mobile-first inspection platform tailored to the client’s field and regulatory needs:

• Mobile Application on iPhones: Enabled digital inspection reporting from the field, replacing paper forms.
• GNSS Integration: Connected to Trimble R1 GNSS devices to capture location data with 1-meter accuracy.
• Maximo Integration: Synchronized inspection data with the client’s Enterprise Asset Management system for real-time visibility and tracking.
• Offline Functionality: Supported disconnected field operations, with automatic data sync upon reconnection.
• Scalable Use Cases: Extended the mobile solution to support EHS risk and safety reporting forms as well.

The Impact.

• 500+ field inspectors now use the mobile app for accurate, real-time pipeline inspections.
• Improved FERC Compliance: Ensured timely, standardized inspection data for regulatory audits.
• Boosted Field Productivity: Eliminated redundant data entry and enabled inspectors to focus on field operations.
• Increased Job Satisfaction: Empowered teams with modern, easy-to-use tools to perform their duties efficiently.
• Extended Utility: The platform now supports Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) reporting, driving further operational value.