Mukesh Ambani-backed tech monitoring pipelines has coronavirus moment

NEW DELHI: As India gets battered by Covid-19, keeping many away from their workplaces, one segment of its energy market is flourishing by cutting out labour-intensive tasks at some of the world’s biggest refining complexes.

When the virus pummeled the nation, operators of refineries and power generators were forced to postpone routine maintenance in order to avoid infections among the hundreds of technicians, engineers and general workers typically hired for such tasks. As they sought alternatives, some turned to technology and automation to bridge the gap.

For Tarun Kumar Mishra, co-founder of Detect Technologies Pvt Ltd, it was the perfect opportunity for his product: a real-time pipeline monitoring system that tracks leaks and corrosion using sensors and artificial intelligence.