The BTC pipeline is one of the longest crude oil pipelines in the world. The Turkish section of the BTC export system includes four pumping stations, two pigging stations, 52 block valve sites and the Ceyhan marine export terminal. At a throughput of 1 Million barrels per day, ensuring successful and uninterrupted operations is of key strategic importance. The OptaSense Fiber Optic Pipeline Monitoring solution was selected to monitor 1,770 km of the BTC pipeline on the Turkey section. The fiber optic system includes security monitoring to prevent incidents of theft or accidental damages. Security capabilities include third-party intrusion and right-of-way monitoring.

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