Technology That Delivers Results for Oil & Gas Inspection
Critical inspections are required to ensure oil and gas sites meet regulatory and operational guidelines. Safety is paramount to any operation, but the cost of inspections and downtime can significantly impact the company's bottom line.
We offer accurate inspection systems that greatly reduce the need for confined space entry and provide high quality NDT data to make RBI programs more impactful, while enhancing productivity and cost efficiencies.
Collect and assess NDT data in real time during the inspection, reduce time charging drone batteries and unnecessary mechanical work with inspection technology designed to work with you.
Weld Inspection in Oil and Gas
Verification of weld integrity is paramount to ensuring performance expectations are met. There are many methods of nondestructive testing used to determine weld quality, including ultrasonic, x-ray, liquid penetrant, and remote visual inspection.
Critical components of weld inspection include color assessment to indicate the amount of oxidation has taken place during the welding process, and dimensional validation to specifications. Our video borescopes provide features to address these critical challenges:
- Video borescope image transformations and settings can assist in getting an accurate image of weld coloration, including White Balance, exposure (Brightness), Color Saturation, High Dynamic Range and Dark Boost. For consistency and repeatability, up to 5 presets can be loaded on the device to load pre-defined settings.
- Real3D enables inspectors to perform high quality visual inspections and take complex measurements without changing the tip optic. Many measurement types provide the inspector with valuable insights of the welded assembly, such as area depth profile which sweeps a series of depth profile slices over an area defined by 3 cursors and identifies the profile slice having the highest or lowest point.
Corrosion Inspection
Material degradation by corrosion is a constant threat to the integrity and safe operation of oil and gas facilities. Corrosion monitoring is a process that evaluates and monitors equipment components and structures for signs of corrosion with the aim to extend the life or serviceability of assets. Properly implemented corrosion monitoring programs can also increase safety and reduce costs.
What Is Visual Inspection in Oil and Gas?
Visual inspection (VT) is the most fundamental and widely used method of non-destructive testing (NDT) in the oil and gas industry. It involves the systematic examination of assets — including pipelines, pressure vessels, storage tanks, welds, and rotating equipment — for signs of corrosion, erosion, cracking, or mechanical damage. Traditional visual inspection often required direct human access to confined or hazardous spaces. Modern remote visual inspection (RVI) technology, such as the video borescopes and pan-tilt-zoom cameras offered by Waygate Technologies, eliminates the need for confined space entry while delivering superior image quality, real-time 3D measurement, and digital reporting.
Inspection Across the Oil & Gas Value Chain
Effective oil and gas inspection is required at every stage of the production chain — from exploration and extraction to refining and distribution. Waygate Technologies provides inspection solutions tailored to the unique demands of each phase.
In upstream exploration and production, we support rig inspection, drilling equipment assessment, and wellhead integrity evaluation. Our tools help ensure assets are safe, operational, and compliant before production begins.
Midstream inspection focuses on pipelines, compressor stations, and storage infrastructure. Our remote visual inspection systems allow operators to identify pipeline corrosion, weld defects, and mechanical wear without requiring costly shutdowns or excavation.
Downstream facilities — including refineries, processing plants, and distribution terminals — require continuous inspection of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, and rotating equipment. Our industry-leading video borescopes and pan-tilt-zoom cameras deliver the image quality and measurement accuracy needed to make confident maintenance decisions.
Pipeline Inspection for Oil and Gas
Pipelines are among the most critical and risk-prone assets in any oil and gas operation. Detecting corrosion, erosion, cracking, and deformation early prevents costly failures, environmental incidents, and regulatory penalties. Waygate Technologies offers a comprehensive range of oil and gas inspection tools specifically designed for pipeline inspection, from handheld video borescopes to large-diameter pan-tilt-zoom cameras.
Our inspection systems allow operators to perform thorough internal pipeline surveys without the need for costly excavation or shutdown. Real-time HD imagery, combined with 3D measurement technology, provides actionable data that integrates directly into your risk-based inspection (RBI) programme. Key pipeline inspection capabilities include internal corrosion and erosion detection with area depth profiling, real-time geolocated data mapping to the digital twin of the asset, reduced confined space entry with remote visual inspection (RVI), and weld integrity verification along pipeline joins.
For corrosion inspection, Waygate technologies offers industry leading image quality and digital tools embedded in video borescopes and large diameter cameras to ensure accurate results.
- Data is automatically geolocated to digital twin of the asset for easy reporting and efficient follow up inspections of concerning areas
- Measure and fully analyze corrosion indications during the initial inspection of the asset, saving time and money.
Oil & Gas Visual Inspection Tools & Equipment
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Visual Inspection in Action: Oil & Gas Case Studies
With HD image resolution, intuitive operation, and the convenience of an all-in-one transport box, this camera is ideal for pole camera inspections of oil and gas assets.
The HD10 PTZ inspection camera head is now available. With a small 60mm diameter, this powerful little device can fit into even the smallest of areas and still provide full HD images as the HD30 camera head you have grown to love. With its compatibility for the current Everest Ca-zoom HD system, it provides flexible inspection options.
Important Elements
- Compact Design: The HD10's diameter of only 60 mm (2.36 in) allows it to fit through narrow openings and restricted situations with ease.
- Full HD Image Quality: The Full HD resolution of the HD10 provides incredibly clear images, guaranteeing accurate examinations.
- System Compatibility: Using the same connections and software, seamlessly incorporate the HD10 into your current Waygate Everest Ca-Zoom HD system.
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Designed with complex inspection applications in mind, the Everest Mentor Visual iQ+ video borescope meets the highest standards in image quality, 3D measurement capability, and workflow automation.
HD Resolution and 3D Image Stitching
This industrial borescope offers on-demand measurement with the most advanced 3D capabilities, providing more accurate measurement from increased distances. 3D Stitching combines individual images and corresponding point clouds to a larger image which enables measurement of larger defects across multiple images and the ability to accurately locate the position of defects in relation to a fixed point-of-interest. Users can adjust cursor placements in the fully-surfaced Point Cloud to deliver results with confidence.
What's New with 3D Stitching
- 2X Faster: users can leverage the MViQ+'s increased processing power to run more features simultaneously.
- Increased Image Limit to 10: the MViQ+ can now handle composite images consisting of up to 10 images where the original MViQ had a limit fo 5.
- Optimized Algorithms for Improved Point Matching: we are constantly improving our stitching algorithms to give users even more increased performance.
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Designed to be the go-to video borescope, the Mentor Flex is durable and easy to use. Now, with Real3D measurement, this video borescope is more flexible than ever.
With an upgraded articulation design founded on high-power steering motors, the Everest Mentor Flex allows technicians to effortlessly navigate even the most challenging inspection paths, resulting in less time spent searching and more time spent capturing and analyzing indications — at a fraction of the time and cost. Two and a half times more torque than today’s motors provides an increase of 42% in articulation range. And 16% less friction gives an ultra-responsive feel while extending articulation over the life of the product.
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Visual inspection (VT) is the most fundamental and widely used method of non-destructive testing (NDT) in the oil and gas industry. It involves the systematic examination of assets — including pipelines, pressure vessels, storage tanks, welds, and rotating equipment — for signs of corrosion, erosion, cracking, discolouration, or mechanical damage. Modern remote visual inspection (RVI) technology, such as the video borescopes and pan-tilt-zoom cameras offered by Waygate Technologies, eliminates the need for confined space entry while delivering superior image quality, real-time 3D measurement, and digital reporting.
The most common oil and gas inspection tools for visual inspection include video borescopes (such as the Everest Mentor Visual iQ+ and Everest Mentor Flex), pan-tilt-zoom cameras (such as the Everest Ca-Zoom HD), and robotic inspection platforms for confined spaces. These tools provide HD imagery, 3D measurement capability, and real-time data connectivity — enabling thorough inspection of pipelines, pressure vessels, storage tanks, and rotating equipment.
Third-party inspection in oil and gas refers to the use of an independent, accredited organisation to verify that equipment, materials, and processes meet specified standards and regulatory requirements. Third-party inspectors are engaged at various stages including fabrication, installation, and ongoing maintenance. Waygate Technologies provides the inspection tools and software — including InspectionWorks — that enable third-party and in-house teams to conduct, document, and report inspections to the highest standards.
Yes. In the United States, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) requires operators of gas transmission and distribution pipelines to conduct regular inspection and integrity assessments. Internationally, similar obligations are imposed by the UK HSE, the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), and national regulatory frameworks. Waygate Technologies’ inspection solutions support compliant, documented pipeline inspection programmes across onshore and offshore operations.
Remote visual inspection uses video borescopes, flexible cameras, and robotic platforms to inspect the internal surfaces of pipelines, pressure vessels, and storage tanks from a safe external position. This eliminates or greatly reduces the need for personnel to enter confined spaces — reducing risk, lowering inspection costs, and shortening turnaround times. Waygate Technologies’ RVI systems deliver HD image quality and real-time 3D measurement, providing the data needed to make confident maintenance decisions without confined space entry risks.
Oil and gas inspection software is used to plan, execute, document, and analyse inspection data across assets such as pipelines, tanks, and rotating equipment. Waygate Technologies’ InspectionWorks platform provides a comprehensive cloud-based inspection management ecosystem, including standardised inspection workflows (Menu Directed Inspection), automated reporting, centralised data storage, and AI-assisted defect recognition. InspectionWorks turns raw inspection data into actionable intelligence that supports risk-based inspection (RBI) programmes and regulatory compliance.
Resources
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Weld Integrity Verification Application Note
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Everest Ca-Zoom HD Gas Spheres Application Note
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| Specification Sheet |
Everest Ca-Zoom HD Specification Sheet
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| Catalogue |
Everest Ca-Zoom HD Product Catalogue
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