The document is vital for three reasons:

: Operators must reference the Second Edition , which explicitly expands the framework to incorporate modern multi-layered technology portfolios, such as fiber-optic distributed acoustic sensing.

Published by the American Petroleum Institute (API), is titled “Pipeline Leak Detection—Program Management.” It was developed to provide a comprehensive framework for operators to establish robust leak detection capabilities.

Understanding API RP 1175: The Standard for Pipeline Leak Detection Program Management