Canvas — The Niger-Delta Round Table.

Episode #126: The PULSE of Pipelines

26 October 2026

Every industry has its challenges. Some are operational. Some are environmental. Some are financial. And every now and then, someone looks at a persistent problem and asks a simple but powerful question: What if we could solve this differently? In the energy industry, pipelines are more than pieces of infrastructure. They are critical assets that move resources across vast distances, connecting production to people, markets, and economies. But managing those assets requires constant monitoring, reliability, and the ability to detect problems before they become costly incidents. Today's conversation explores how innovation emerges from real-world challenges, how young engineers move from identifying problems to developing solutions, and what happens when technology is applied to improve safety, efficiency, and operational performance. Again, today, the topic on Canvas is “The PULSE of Pipelines.” And my guest is Rhema Pollyn. Rhema Pollyn is a young innovator, technology enthusiast, and alumnus of the Bonny Digital Literacy Initiative (BDLI) with a passion for using technology to solve real-world problems. A recent secondary school graduate, Rhema developed PULSE (Pipeline Unified Leakage and Surveillance Engine), an innovative device designed to help oil and gas companies monitor pipeline flow and pressure in real time. Inspired by the potential of technology to improve operations and efficiency in the energy sector, Rhema represents a new generation of problem-solvers applying science, engineering, and innovation to challenges in the Niger Delta and beyond. Through PULSE, Rhema is demonstrating how curiosity, creativity, and technical skills can be transformed into practical solutions with real-world impact.