Tag: InSAR
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ADIPEC 2026: How Do You Upgrade an Oil and Gas Facility While It’s Still Running?
An oil or gas facility can have room to produce more even when there is little room to build. In his ADIPEC 2026 article Brownfield Modernisation: Unlocking the Next Era of Middle East Energy, Technip Energies’ Dominique Gadelle argued that some of the region’s most attractive opportunities lie in assets that have already been operating…
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ADIPEC 2026: ADNOC Gas Eyes Northern Emirates Supply. How Can Operators Manage Pipeline Corridor Risks as Networks Expand?
At ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi, ADNOC Gas CEO Fatema Mohamed Al Nuaimi said gas buyers are looking for more flexibility in how they secure supply. Long-term contracts remain an important part of that strategy, but buyers also want a wider choice of suppliers, contract lengths, and pricing mechanisms so they can adjust when demand…
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ADIPEC 2026 Focuses on Existing Energy Assets: How InSAR Supports Deformation Monitoring at Tank Farms and Facilities
As energy companies seek to strengthen supply and improve reliability, the industry discussion surrounding ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi is looking closely at infrastructure already in operation. New developments will expand future capacity, but facilities that have been producing for decades remain central to today’s supply. Improving their performance, managing deterioration and planning upgrades are…
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Why Satellite Monitoring Fails Under Cloud Cover — and When SAR Helps
A satellite may pass over a mine, port or infrastructure corridor on schedule and still produce no usable optical view of the site. Clouds can hide the ground, while cloud shadows and haze can make visible areas unsuitable for reliable analysis. Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) can maintain observations through cloud cover and darkness, but it…
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China Launches Tianyi-51 and Tianyi-52 Satellites on Kuaizhou-11 Rocket
At 10:40 a.m. Beijing time on September 17, 2026, China launched the Tianyi-51 and Tianyi-52 satellites aboard a Kuaizhou-11 Y3 rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Both satellites entered their planned orbits, completing the mission successfully. The satellites form a commercial, mid-inclination interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) pair designed to monitor changes in the…
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InSAR Monitoring for Infrastructure: Ground Subsidence and Geohazard Assessment
As the old saying goes, it’s better to catch a problem while it’s still small. For infrastructure such as railways, highways, bridges, tunnels, and buildings, many risks do not emerge suddenly. Slopes may deform slowly over months or longer. Railway or road foundations may continue to settle. Unusual ground movement may occur around bridges and…
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From Detecting Change to Assessing Risk: Satellite Remote Sensing for High-Mountain Hazards
On August 26, 2026, a cascading debris-flow disaster originating on the Nepal side of the China–Nepal border struck Gyirong Port in Xizang, China. Based on pre- and post-event high-resolution satellite imagery, seismic reports, and imagery transmitted from the affected area, an expert working group organized by China’s Ministry of Natural Resources preliminarily assessed that the…
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From Mineral Exploration to Disaster Monitoring: What Can Remote Sensing AI Do?
Can remote sensing AI provide professional insights and intelligent decision support for resource exploration, mine development and geological hazard monitoring? “AI cannot be discussed independently of observation,” an industry expert said when discussing intelligent remote sensing interpretation. Remote sensing AI must remain grounded in real-world operations rather than becoming a numbers game focused solely on…
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How does satellite data improve utility maintenance planning?
Satellite data significantly improves utility maintenance planning by providing timely, large-scale insights into infrastructure conditions, environmental risks, and operational priorities. By enabling utilities to monitor extensive asset networks more efficiently, Earth observation technologies support proactive maintenance strategies that help reduce costs, improve reliability, and enhance operational resilience. Traditional maintenance planning often relies on scheduled inspections,…
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Can satellites help detect pipeline or telecom asset issues?
Yes, satellites can play an important role in detecting and monitoring conditions that may affect pipeline and telecommunications infrastructure. While satellites generally do not replace detailed engineering inspections or field-based monitoring systems, they provide valuable large-scale visibility that helps operators identify potential issues, prioritize maintenance activities, and improve risk management across extensive asset networks. Pipeline…