From Paper to Proof: The Growing Demand for Digital Integrity Reporting

Across the energy sector, the conversation around maintenance and inspection has evolved.  With 20 years experience delivering mechanical cleaning and inspection services, we can see it’s no longer just about performing the work, it’s about proving it.

Operators face increasing scrutiny from regulators, insurers and internal governance teams.  Therefore data integrity, traceability and digital reporting have become essential components of modern maintenance practice. At Cokebusters, we’ve noticed an acceleration in this shift and our inspection and cleanliness verification services are designed to meet it head-on.

From Records to Readouts

When Cokebusters was founded in 2005, cleaning and inspection reports were physical documents – handwritten notes and subjective summaries that offered little opportunity for data analysis or trend tracking. In some facilities, paper-based systems remain the default, creating challenges in data retrieval, verification and audit readiness.

Today, our clients are looking for more than physical records – they want digital proof.

We’ve responded by developing digital reporting tools and analytical outputs that provide precise, visual, and traceable results. Our intelligent pigging systems generate detailed data sets which are processed through Roxtail™ software, producing 3D visualisations, wall-thickness readings, and comprehensive summaries that can be easily shared across teams or integrated into client systems.

Importantly, these digital results are directly comparable with data from previous inspections, allowing operators to quickly identify changes, establish trends of deterioration and make proactive decisions about maintenance and integrity management. Over time, this creates a clear, data-driven history of asset performance – replacing uncertainty with measurable insight.

We are currently seeking to enhance the speed and accuracy of our analysis and reporting procedures through the integration of machine learning. This additional verification stage will enable more effective analysis of individual A-scans, while also identifying patterns and trends within the measurements to support defect identification and categorisation.

A Shift in Accountability

This digital transition isn’t driven by technology alone – it’s driven by accountability.

We understand that maintenance and integrity teams now face pressure to demonstrate not just what they’ve done, but how effectively it’s been achieved. Whether it’s confirming the degree of fouling removed, verifying wall thickness or identifying corrosion under insulation, data-driven reporting transforms maintenance from an operational task into an auditable, defensible process.

For clients, this means fewer disputes, faster approvals and a stronger evidence base when demonstrating compliance to regulators or corporate assurance teams.

Supporting Efficiency and Sustainability Goals

Digital integrity reporting also supports wider operational objectives – particularly around efficiency and sustainability. By quantifying cleaning performance and inspection results, operators can link maintenance outcomes directly to measurable improvements in energy efficiency, emissions and reliability.

With precise data, operators can target interventions, optimise cleaning intervals and reduce unnecessary shutdowns – extending the life of critical assets and cutting resource waste.

Proven Data, Practical Delivery

Our approach remains simple: combine proven engineering with credible data.

Cokebusters’ inspection and cleanliness verification services generate valuable information that helps our clients plan, report and demonstrate asset integrity with confidence.

As the industry continues its shift from paper-based reporting to digital evidence, we’re proud to be helping clients take that next step – turning maintenance insight into measurable performance.

From paper to proof and from proof to progress.

Ready to Modernise Your Reporting?

If you’d like to learn more about how our inspection and cleanliness verification services can support your digital integrity reporting goals or to discuss upcoming maintenance campaigns, contact our team.

We’ll be happy to demonstrate how Cokebusters can help you turn your inspection data into actionable, auditable proof of performance.