AP SENSING — GLOBAL LEADER IN DISTRIBUTED FIBER OPTIC SENSING FOR THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY

AP Sensing is a leading global provider of Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS) solutions for the oil & gas industry.

Headquartered in Germany and operating worldwide, AP Sensing delivers advanced fiber optic monitoring solutions for the oil and gas, energy, mining, and critical infrastructure sectors. Building on more than 40 years of innovation in optical measurement technologies, the company helps operators improve safety, optimize production, and protect critical assets through continuous real-time monitoring.

AP Sensing’s Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing technologies provide continuous insight into wells, reservoirs, pipelines, and production facilities by transforming fiber optic cables into thousands of virtual sensors.

For a wide range of applications in the energy sector, AP Sensing offers advanced Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS), and Distributed Strain Sensing (DSS) solutions. Continuous monitoring provides valuable information on well integrity, flow behavior, and reservoir performance, helping operators maximize recovery while reducing operational risks and costs. Additionally, the technology can complement or, in some cases, replace conventional seismic approaches. DFOS enables the acquisition of high-quality seismic data, supports Vertical Seismic Profiling (VSP), allows monitoring of hydraulic fracturing operations, and improves overall reservoir understanding.

In addition to upstream applications, AP Sensing is recognized worldwide for its pipeline monitoring solutions. Oil, gas, hydrogen, CO₂, and multiproduct pipelines are exposed to risks such as leaks, theft, unauthorized excavation, third-party interference, geotechnical hazards, and operational anomalies. AP Sensing’s DFOS solutions provide continuous monitoring over hundreds of kilometers, enabling operators to detect and precisely locate events in real time.

The company’s SmartVision software platform combines advanced analytics, event classification, and intuitive visualization tools, enabling operators to manage critical infrastructure from a single interface. The platform supports integration with SCADA systems and other operational technologies, creating a comprehensive asset monitoring environment.

At KIOGE 2026, AP Sensing will showcase its latest innovations for energy [LU1.1]sector. Visitors will discover how Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing technologies can enhance subsurface understanding, improve production efficiency, strengthen asset protection, and support the safe and sustainable development of the energy sector.