Every drop of clean water is precious. Even insignificant leaks, when accumulated over a long time period, can result in signi­ficant material and economic losses. 

In its turn, leaked gas can damage the pipelines and safety of the surrounding area as it may ignite, causing explosions. 

Also, the primary component of natural gas, methane, is one of the main contributors to climate change. Oil escaping from the pipe causes environmental pollution too. 

The main factors that cause leakages are corrosion, ageing infrastructure, unauthorised 3rd party activities, soil movement and even roots of vegetation. 

Pipelines distribute oil, natural gas, and water over vast distances. Typically they are placed underground, and it is virtually impossible to visually monitor the location of leaks unless they reach a critical volume.

Moreover, it may be challenging to determine the leaks’ precise location and severity. Yet it is vital to keep pipelines in good health and to detect any signs of leakage or other physical damage as soon as possible.

Conventional leak detection methods, like acoustic detection or pressure difference, are not optimal for high-scale or hard-to-access networks.