Baseline inspections provide pipeline operators with an essential understanding of the pipeline’s condition at the outset of its lifecycle.
Conducted after construction, hydrotesting, or during service changes, these inspections
establish a reference point that supports long-term integrity monitoring. By identifying construction-related anomalies and gathering high-resolution data, baseline inspections help operators meet regulatory requirements
and make informed decisions throughout the asset’s life.
In the following Q&A, experts Ruth Muniz Diaz and Roberto Yanez Castelan share their perspectives on the value of baseline inspections, common misconceptions, technology considerations, and their role in effective integrity management.
