Gas Measurement
Natural Gas Measurement Software for Midstream Pipelines and Plants
HighWire provides advanced gas measurement tools designed to capture, validate, analyze, and reconcile natural gas measurement data across pipelines, plants, and facilities. Built to support industry standards including GPA, AGA, API, and AGA Report No. 3 / 7 calculations as well as API MPMS Chapter 21.1 and GPA 2172 methodologies, HighWire helps operators maintain accurate measurement data, ensure compliance, and streamline operational workflows from field data capture through final settlement.
Key Features & Capabilities:
Gas Measurement Editing and Data Management
Advanced Tools for Managing Measurement Data
HighWire provides powerful editing and data management tools that allow measurement teams to quickly identify and resolve data issues while maintaining full audit visibility.
Capabilities Include:
- Advanced editing by hourly or daily measurement intervals
- Editing by validation exceptions or missing data conditions
- Interpolation tools for handling incomplete measurement data
- Advanced block editing for large-scale measurement updates
- Advanced gas graphing for operational analysis and troubleshooting
- AI Freeze Auto Edit tools to intelligently identify and correct measurement anomalies
- Full adherence to industry standards including GPA, AGA, and GPA 2172 calculations
- Support for BLM measurement requirements and detailed audit trails
These capabilities help measurement teams maintain accurate and reliable gas measurement records while minimizing manual effort.
Lab and Gas Analysis Management
Comprehensive Laboratory and Gas Composition Management
HighWire supports a wide range of laboratory and gas analysis workflows, enabling accurate composition data management and seamless integration with operational measurement systems.
Features Include:
- Lab data shared and managed by sample point
- Support for multiple lab types including Fixed Labs, Third-Party Labs, and Gas Chromatograph (GC) data
- Highly configurable laboratory setup for complex operations
- Standard ratios and extended laboratory configurations
- Direct laboratory data imports from external systems
- Configurable heavy component management
These tools ensure gas composition and analysis data are accurately incorporated into measurement calculations and reporting.
Measurement Validations and Data Integrity
Maintain Accurate Measurement with Automated Validation
HighWire includes powerful validation tools designed to ensure measurement accuracy and quickly identify potential data issues.
Capabilities Include:
- Hourly and daily gas measurement validations
- Laboratory data validations
- Query Builder tools for creating complex validation rules
- AI Freeze functionality to protect validated measurement data
- AI-determined value ranges to automatically detect abnormal measurement conditions
These automated validation tools help operators maintain data integrity while reducing manual review requirements.
Gas Balancing and Operational Analysis
Powerful Balancing with Full Operational Visibility
HighWire provides advanced balancing tools to help operators quickly identify discrepancies and reconcile measurement data across their systems.
Capabilities Include:
- Hierarchical balancing across facilities, pipelines, and assets
- Gas plant balancing for operational reconciliation
- Whole stream and component balancing for gas volume, liquid volume, energy, and mass
- Drill-down tools that allow users to slice and dice measurement data across assets, products, and time periods
- Historical balancing and trend analysis
These tools allow measurement teams to investigate imbalances quickly and maintain confidence in their operational measurement data.
Close Management and PPA Capabilities
Streamlined Close Processes and Production Allocation
HighWire supports advanced close management and production allocation workflows to help operators finalize measurement data efficiently and accurately.
Capabilities Include:
- Production allocation (PPA) workflows with manager approval controls
- Rollback capabilities for adjustments and corrections
- Flexible close processes by meter list, pipeline, system, or individual meter
These tools provide the flexibility needed to support complex operational and settlement workflows.
Flow Computer and Device Integration
Seamless Integration with Field Measurement Systems
HighWire integrates directly with flow computers and measurement devices to automate data capture and reduce manual input.
Capabilities Include:
- MQTT-based data integration
- Support for virtually any computer-readable message or file format
- Direct gas chromatograph (GC) data integration
These integrations ensure measurement data flows seamlessly from field devices into HighWire for analysis, validation, and reconciliation.
See HighWire Gas Measurement in Action
Discover how HighWire helps automate measurement workflows, improve data accuracy, and give your team complete visibility across liquid operations.