White papers
Published: 16 March 2022

Drones: Ensuring cost-effective maintenance of oil and gas pipelines

In order to combat climate change, the oil and gas sector must streamline operations and curb global greenhouse gas emissions. Drones will play a crucial role in this endeavour. This white paper outlines how drones can make energy infrastructure safer, more economical and more efficient.

In order to combat climate change, the oil and gas sector must streamline operations and curb global greenhouse gas emissions. Drones will play a crucial role in this endeavour. This white paper outlines how drones can make energy infrastructure safer, more economical and more efficient.

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