What is a Pipeline Inspection Gauge?

Pipeline Inspection Gauge (PIG)

A PIG tool is used for a variety of functions within a pipeline, often for cleaning or taking measurements as it traverses the pipe.

How it’s important to us

PIGs are a critical tools in the oil & gas industry for keeping pipelines running and inspecting them to intervene before any problems arise.  Often times, you may see a meter’s daily volumes fall off for a time with comments that it was “shut in for pigging”.

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