With industry technology digitally transforming so quickly, the pressure is on for natural gas companies to embrace new tracking and traceability tools as they are brought to market and to modernize their systems, applications, and organizations.
In this report, we explore how digital tracking and traceability tools are revolutionizing the natural gas industry and providing for easier, safer, and more efficient field operations.
Read the guide to learn:
- The latest regulatory requirements affecting the natural gas industry, such as ASTM F2897
- Why it’s important to make the investment now in automated tracking and traceability technology
- Key features to look for when selecting a digitized workforce management solution
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Automating Tracking and Traceability Processes
Automating tracking and traceability processes reduces manual data entry and minimizes human error in documenting asset conditions, locations, and field activities. As gas utilities face evolving regulatory requirements and increasing operational complexity, digital traceability ensures accurate, real-time records that improve compliance, safety, and overall field performance.
Digital tracking solutions create detailed, time-stamped records of asset materials, locations, inspections, and field activities. This helps gas utilities comply with regulations such as ASTM F2897 and PHMSA mandates while improving audit readiness. Real-time, standardized data reduces human error, strengthens documentation accuracy, and enhances overall pipeline safety and accountability.
Manual asset tracking increases human error, delays data entry, and creates inconsistent records. Paper-based processes and disconnected systems can compromise compliance, inspection accuracy, and emergency response. Digitizing tracking eliminates manual touchpoints, improves data integrity, and ensures utilities maintain accurate, real-time visibility into pipeline assets and field activities.
Gas utilities should look for map-centric mobile apps with offline capability, GNSS integration, configurable forms, scheduling and dispatch tools, and seamless GIS and enterprise system integration. The ideal solution supports real-time data synchronization, work order management, and scalable deployment across crews and service territories.
Automated tracking provides real-time visibility into asset conditions, crew locations, and active work orders during emergencies. This enables faster dispatch, precise network tracing, and coordinated response across multiple teams. Digital traceability improves restoration speed, reduces downtime, and strengthens safety during storms, leaks, or infrastructure failures.
