Pipeline Security with Distributed Sensing Monitoring Technology

Fiber Optic-Based Monitoring and Protection for Oil & Gas Infrastructure

Crude oil, natural gas, and chemical transmission pipelines often pass through remote, challenging regions that carry significant security risks. These infrastructures are not only economically valuable—they also hold environmental responsibilities. Today, pipeline monitoring is not optional; it’s a necessity.

Developed by SAMM Teknoloji, the FOTAS system combines Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) and Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) technologies to deliver real-time protection and continuous pipeline monitoring. Beyond the pipeline corridor, FOTAS also safeguards oil and gas field infrastructure—from wellheads to refineries. Its fiber-based sensing enables early detection of both external threats and internal faults.

Monitoring That Goes Beyond Patrol

Traditional methods such as helicopter patrols or manual inspections are costly and prone to delays. FOTAS uses a single optical fiber to monitor thousands of kilometers both acoustically and thermally. It detects digging attempts, mechanical vibrations, pressure waves from fluid leakage, and even structural anomalies in the pipe wall—in real time.

DAS and DTS: Dual-Layer Protection for Critical Infrastructure

DAS – Distributed Acoustic Sensing

• Detects vibrations caused by digging, impact, ground movement, or leaks
• Enables real-time alerts across long distances
• Reduces reliance on human patrol and speeds up response time

DTS – Distributed Temperature Sensing

• Continuously monitors temperature anomalies along the pipeline
• Identifies slow-developing leaks and overheating risks early
• Supports predictive maintenance planning and risk mitigation

Proven Field Performance

FOTAS is currently in use by leading energy infrastructure operators across Turkey.

Deployed at a site managed by Turkey’s state-owned oil and gas transmission operator BOTAŞ, FOTAS has proven its efficiency in delivering real-time, actionable data with long-distance sensitivity.

Application Areas

• Crude oil, gas, and chemical transmission pipelines
• Refineries, pumping stations, and wellhead facilities
• Remote, unmanned production sites
• Intrusion detection and movement tracking around facility perimeters
• Environmentally sensitive infrastructure corridors

Why FOTAS?

• DAS and DTS data over a single cable
• Accurate, real-time threat localization
• No power required at the sensing point
• Seamless integration with existing fiber infrastructure
• Durable design for extreme environments and terrain

Secure Your Infrastructure

In today’s energy landscape, infrastructure security is no longer optional—it’s essential. With FOTAS, you gain more than a monitoring system; you gain a solution that protects your assets, delivers meaningful data, and adapts to evolving risks.
Whether you’re securing a long-distance pipeline or monitoring the perimeter of a sensitive site—FOTAS delivers visibility, clarity, and control.

We don’t just monitor—we understand your infrastructure.
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