Harnessing Geospatial Data and Machine Learning to Protect Your Pipeline
Pipelines face constant challenges from external, natural forces that can compromise safety and operational integrity. Geospatial data science has emerged as an innovative approach to better understanding, predicting, and mitigating these complex environmental risks. By leveraging advanced mapping technologies and sophisticated risk assessment tools, pipeline integrity engineers and operations managers can now anticipate potential threats […]
Navigating Weather and External Force Threats in Pipeline Integrity: Key Insights from Industry Leaders
On March 3, 2025, Teren hosted an expert panel in Houston, bringing together leading pipeline operators and industry experts to discuss the evolving threats posed by weather and external forces. The panel featured a geohazard program representative from an industry partner, Jared Kowis (Enbridge), Moness Rizkalla (Visitless Integrity Assessment Ltd) and was moderated by Brian […]
API RP 1187 Recommended Practice for Managing Landslide Hazards for Pipeline Integrity Explained, and How to Implement
Introduction to API Recommended Practices Landslides are complex geological phenomena that can have devastating effects on pipeline infrastructure and pose a significant threat to pipelines crossing complex terrain. They can be caused by both natural events and human activities and represent a constant risk to operations, especially in pipelines traversing mountainous or unstable areas. API […]
The Evolution and Applications of Environmental Twin Technology: Webinar Insights
This article follows up on insights shared during the Pennsylvania Geospatial Coordinating Board’s recent webinar on AI-powered digital twins and quality of life innovations, featuring Kat Kraft, VP of Market Development at Teren. The environmental technology landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with digital twins emerging as a powerful tool for understanding and managing our […]
Debris Flows: Understanding Nature’s Destructive Geological Phenomenon
Introduction Nature has few forces as swift and destructive as debris flows. These geological phenomena are more than just landslides – they’re powerful, unpredictable forces that can change terrain in an instant. They occur in a wide variety of environments and generally happen during intense rainfall or rapid snowmelt, often starting on hillsides or mountains. […]
Predicting Landslides: Teren’s Hydrology Modeling Validated by Hurricane Helene
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Teren worked with USGS data to validate its innovative approach to predicting landslides triggered by extreme weather events. Mapping the Risks: Before and After Helene The study used Teren’s slope stability analysis, which calculates a balance between resisting and driving forces in soil. The analysis began with a pre-Helene […]
Building Transportation Resilience: 5 Key Analytics to Manage Increasing Environmental Threats
In today’s rapidly changing climate, transportation infrastructure faces growing challenges from environmental and climate-related hazards. Roads, highways, railways, and critical transit corridors are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events, shifting climate patterns, and other environmental risks. Addressing these risks requires a robust suite of advanced analytics to inform proactive planning, prioritize investments, and support resilient […]
From Polar Bears to Landslides: A Geomorphologist’s Quest to Solve Nature’s Greatest Mysteries Through Soil
In his 25+ years as a geomorphologist, soil scientist and quantitative spatial ecologist, John Norman has navigated the realms of the impossible more than once. From predicting landslide risks to studying soil moisture, his journey has been one of transforming once “impossible” tasks into actionable science. But one project stands out: the time he was […]
Slope Stability Explained, and It’s Relationship with Landslides
Have you ever wondered what makes a grassy hillside stay put instead of sliding down into a big Dali-like pile at the bottom? This primer explains the fundamental dynamics of how vegetation, soil moisture, and infrastructure interact to influence the stability of sloped terrain. Careful land management is crucial for slope safety and preventing landslides. […]
These are the top 7 analytics you should be tracking to protect your utilities against the environment
Evolving Environmental Threats Require Advanced Analytics. As environmental factors increasingly impact utility infrastructure, integrating advanced environmental analytics into utility providers’ safety strategies is paramount. Here’s a look at the top environmental intelligence analytics that can significantly enhance safety management for utilities. 1. Wildfire Risk Analytics Wildfires pose a significant threat to utility infrastructure, particularly in […]