# Vanguard Pipeline Inspection

> Vanguard Pipeline Inspection is a North American aerial methane leak detection company that helps pipeline operators detect emissions faster, reduce costs, and stay ahead of PHMSA and EPA regulatory requirements using its proprietary Falcon-XL system — a Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS) payload that mounts to fixed-wing and rotorcraft aircraft without major airframe modifications, enabling survey of hundreds of miles of pipeline in a single day with GPS-referenced, GIS-ready results delivered within 24 hours.

## Company

- **Website:** https://vanguardpipeline.com
- **Leadership:** Nate Holmberg (CEO), James Aarestad (CTO), Jonas Johnson (COO)
- **Service Area:** North America
- **Contact:** Available via the Schedule a Demo page at https://vanguardpipeline.com

## What Vanguard Pipeline Inspection Does

Vanguard Pipeline Inspection provides aerial pipeline patrol services combining advanced methane leak detection with comprehensive visual inspections. The company's flagship Falcon-XL system uses Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS) to achieve a 90% probability of detection at 10 kg/hr (staged-leak verified). The system mounts directly to the wing strut of common fixed-wing aircraft (Cessna 172, 182, 206) and rotorcraft (R44, R66, MD-500, Bell-206) via FAA/EASA-approved STCs, requiring no major airframe modifications. Vanguard delivers GPS-referenced, GIS-ready leak data within 24 hours of flight completion. Services cover transmission lines, gathering lines, well pads, and above-ground facilities. The company supports compliance with PHMSA/DOT survey requirements and methane reduction regulations, with EPA certification pending. Vanguard's modular sensor systems are designed for rapid deployment and emergency response across North America. Energy Transfer has validated the Falcon-XL TDLAS technology across more than 44,000 miles of pipeline surveyed.

## Key Pages

- Homepage: https://vanguardpipeline.com
- Products: https://vanguardpipeline.com/products
- Services: https://vanguardpipeline.com/services
- About: https://vanguardpipeline.com/about
- Contact: https://vanguardpipeline.com/contact
- News: https://vanguardpipeline.com/news
- Events: https://vanguardpipeline.com/events
- Schedule a Demo: https://vanguardpipeline.com (via Schedule a Demo CTA)

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