The experts at Skygauge explain why drone inspections are the future Storage tanks, particularly those constructed to the API 650 or API 12C standard, are difficult and dangerous to inspect. The tanks are at minimum 50 ft (15.24 m) tall, and require thickness inspections on 40-60 points every five to ten years. Traditionally, these inspections are done by hand with a certified inspector scaling the structure using ropes, a crane or scaffolding, and manually conducting a spot thickness UT test. Using an inspection drone, such as one from Skygauge Inspections, modernises this process, improving safety, quality, convenience, cost, and time. […]
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AI Takes Centre Stage at ADIPEC Day Two
Artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation took centre stage on day two of ADIPEC 2025, where global energy, technology and finance leaders discussed the need for smarter investment to scale technologies and drive inclusive global progress. Government and industry leaders at ADIPEC 2025 rallied around AI’s transformative power to strengthen energy resilience and accelerate decarbonisation, recognising that energy and AI are not just shaping the future, but actively accelerating it. As ADIPEC’s second day unfolded under the theme of ‘The Technology Leap: Redefining Energy Leadership’, its expanded AI Zone and new Digitalisation & AI Strategic Conference programme were of particular importance, […]
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November 5, 2025
