At the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2026, Acuren highlighted how NDT technologies are driving the evolution of industrial inspection towards increasingly predictive models. During the event, Kyle Purgatorio, a company representative, explained how the integration of advanced solutions is transforming the way companies manage asset integrity in sectors such as oil and gas and transportation.
Acuren positions itself as a crucial provider of inspection services, non-destructive testing, and engineering applied to industrial assets. The company primarily operates in North America and works with critical industries where infrastructure reliability is essential for operational continuity.
Likewise, its activity focuses on ensuring the correct condition of assets through technical solutions that combine inspection, analysis, and monitoring. This approach allows its clients to keep their operations under control and reduce risks associated with structural or mechanical failures.
One of the pillars of Acuren's proposal is the use of advanced NDT technologies to optimize asset inspection. Among the most prominent tools are drones applied to offshore environments, LIDAR systems, and ultrasound techniques, along with cathodic protection solutions in upstream and midstream segments.
In this regard, the use of drones allows access to complex or hard-to-reach areas, which improves inspection efficiency and reduces the need for more invasive interventions. In turn, technologies like LIDAR facilitate the acquisition of precise real-time data, while ultrasounds continue to be a crucial tool for evaluating the internal condition of materials.
Furthermore, the combination of these technologies provides a more comprehensive view of asset status, which is fundamental in complex installations where multiple variables affect performance.
In parallel, artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly relevant role in predictive maintenance strategies.
AI enables the identification of patterns and detection of potential failures before they occur, especially in energy infrastructures.
As Kyle explained.
For example, through data analysis, it is possible to anticipate problems related to transmission lines or even manage aspects such as vegetation near critical infrastructure. This anticipation capability improves intervention planning and reduces the likelihood of unexpected incidents.
Likewise, the integration of NDT technologies with AI-based analysis systems strengthens decision-making by offering more precise information on the current and future state of assets.
One of the main benefits of this approach is its direct impact on reducing operational costs. The ability to detect failures before they occur helps prevent serious incidents such as leaks or structural damage that can lead to significant economic losses.
According to the company, these types of solutions can save clients millions of dollars by preventing critical situations. Additionally, by maintaining asset integrity, operational continuity is improved, and production interruptions are minimized.
Therefore, predictive maintenance based on NDT technologies and advanced analytics is consolidating as an important tool for optimizing industrial infrastructure management.
However, the adoption of these technologies also poses significant challenges, one of the main ones identified by Acuren is the need to keep up with rapid technological evolution.
In this context, technician training plays a fundamental role. The correct use of advanced tools requires highly qualified personnel who are constantly updated. To this end, the company collaborates with technology providers that facilitate the implementation of new solutions and the training of its teams.
Likewise, the speed of change forces companies to adapt their internal processes to efficiently integrate these innovations.
Finally, Acuren continues to expand its reach beyond oil and gas, exploring new opportunities in emerging sectors such as transportation. This expansion responds to the growing demand for advanced inspection solutions across different industries.
In summary, the combination of NDT technologies, artificial intelligence, and data analysis is marking a new era in industrial asset management. As these tools evolve, companies in the energy sector gain greater capabilities to anticipate risks, optimize costs, and improve the reliability of their operations.
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Source: Inspenet.
