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When Regulation Matures, Management Must Evolve Alongside It

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

In recent years, regulation of the pipeline sector in Brazil has undergone a clear process of maturation. More structured standards, better-defined requirements, and higher expectations for traceability and governance have become part of operators’ daily routines.In this context, the Regulamento Técnico de Dutos Terrestres (RTDT), established by the Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis, represents an important milestone.

The Regulation not only introduced new requirements, but also consolidated a broader vision: operating pipelines requires not only robust engineering and well-maintained assets, but also consistent information management processes, reliable records, and the ability to continuously demonstrate compliance.This is a point that often becomes evident only as operations grow or when inspections draw near.

The real impact of regulation on day-to-day operations

In practice, the RTDT reinforces responsibilities that are already part of operators’ routines: monitoring pipeline integrity, performing periodic inspections, keeping emergency response plans up to date, and recording relevant events throughout the asset’s operational life.

The challenge is not understanding what the regulation requires. It lies in sustaining these requirements over time, especially in operations involving multiple shifts, distributed teams, large volumes of data, and different legacy systems.

Over time, common questions begin to arise:

Where are critical operational records consolidated?
How can alignment between inspection, maintenance, and event information be ensured?
How can it be clearly and consistently demonstrated that processes are being followed?

These questions are not merely regulatory; they are operational.

When the challenge shifts from technical to governance

As operational complexity increases, it becomes clear that the greatest risk is not necessarily the pipeline itself, but information fragmentation. Parallel spreadsheets, manual records, disconnected systems, and excessive reliance on tacit knowledge create points of vulnerability.

In this scenario, complying with the RTDT goes beyond meeting technical requirements and starts to involve:

data governance,
standardization of records,
decision traceability,
change management,
and visibility into what is happening across the entire operation.

It is precisely at this point that many organizations realize their processes have grown faster than their management tools.

Technology as a natural extension of processes

When operations demand consistency, traceability, and integration, manual controls no longer scale. Not due to a lack of effort from teams, but because the volume and criticality of information have increased.

Digital solutions then assume a strategic role: not to replace people or procedures, but to organize, integrate, and provide visibility into everything that already exists within the operation.

Platforms for control room management, operational logs, and event tracking become a fundamental link between field activities, the control center, and management.

Where MaCRoM & COSMOS fit into this context

It is at this point that tools like MaCRoM & COSMOS, developed by Tory Technologies, naturally positions itself. By centralizing operational logs, events, changes, and critical information related to control room or measurement systems, these platforms help operators maintain consistency, traceability, collaboration, and an integrated view of operations.

MaCRoM & COSMOS support exactly the pillars reinforced by the RTDT: information organization, process consistency, and the ability to demonstrate compliance based on reliable data.

The result is an operation better prepared not only for audits or inspections, but also for safer, more accurate and more informed day-to-day decision-making.

Conclusion

The RTDT reflects the evolution of the sector. It signals that operating pipelines today requires a more structured approach, where safety, integrity, and governance go hand in hand. For operators, the challenge is not only to comply with the regulation, but to create an operational environment capable of sustaining these requirements over time.

In this context, technology ceases to be an end in itself and becomes a means, a facilitator for transforming regulatory requirements into solid, consistent, and scalable operational practices.

If you want to understand how MaCRoM & COSMOS can help your organization evolve and stand out, contact us.

Tory Technologies, Inc., also known as Tory-Tech, is a Houston-based corporation founded in 2012, that designs, develops, integrates, and deploys intuitive corporate software solutions for Control Room Management and Volumetric Data Management. Decades of expertise in software development and implementation have resulted in a unique suite of solutions specifically designed to solve critical challenges in control rooms and flow measurement departments.

Interested in working with a SOC 1 and SOC 2 compliant company? Contact us to learn more about our control room management software, MaCRoM®, and our volumetric data management software, COSMOS®.

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The Tory Users Summit: The Future of MaCRoM – A Roadmap to Shaping Control Room Management

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Dec 11, 2025
3 min read

The past Tory Users Summit provided an exciting glimpse into the future of Tory Technologies and its products, including MaCRoM, a leading application in the control room management field. The event was a blend of history, innovation, and forward-thinking, providing the perfect opportunity to present the MaCRoM Roadmap, presented by Juan Serinyà, CTO and MaCRoM Product Director. This presentation offered attendees a comprehensive understanding of MaCRoM’s evolution and its plans for the future.

A Journey Through Time

The Roadmap presentation opened with a nostalgic look back at MaCRoM’s journey. From its humble beginnings as a homegrown application to its transformation into a robust and commercially proven product.

The journey of MaCRoM began in 2012, marking the start of its transformation from a simple application to the comprehensive and advanced solution it is today. This evolution was instrumental in shaping the foundation for the current version, MaCRoM 5.0.

MaCRoM 5.0 introduced significant enhancements designed to foster a truly collaborative environment within the control room. Efforts were made to expand API capabilities, allowing for greater integration and flexibility. Operational compliance was further strengthened, ensuring that users could rely on the system to meet industry standards and best practices. In addition, a strong focus was placed on enhancing the overall user experience, making the platform more intuitive and responsive to the needs of its users.

The Roadmap Tracker: Democratizing Development

A significant innovation introduced earlier this year was the Roadmap Tracker, a tool that allows clients to vote on new features. Each user receives specific number of voting tokens, which they can allocate to the features they find most valuable. This democratic approach ensures that the development of MaCRoM is aligned with the needs and preferences of its users.

MaCRoM 6: A Glimpse into the Future

The presentation concluded with an exciting preview of MaCRoM 6, set to be released at the beginning of 2026. This new version will focus on architectural and platform updates, improving grid performance, and introducing more visual configuration tools. A key highlight will be the integration of AI, with the introduction of a “wingman” named TOBOT™, to assist users in navigating the application and consulting the data.

MaCRoM 6 will feature a new module for workload analysis, designed to calculate the workload of shifts based on various factors such as the number of events, alarms, and calls. This module will provide a detailed analysis of workload per shift, per controller, per console, helping organizations manage their resources more effectively.

Another exciting development is the release of the Compliance Monitor module, which will use AI to identify elements that are out of compliance and provide suggestions for rectifying them. This tool will be invaluable in ensuring that organizations remain compliant with industry standards.

MaCRoM Go™: Taking MaCRoM on the Road

Another highlight for the new developments to be released in 2026 is MaCRoM Go, a mobile version of the application designed for use on the go. While it won’t replicate the full functionality of the desktop version, MaCRoM Go will include essential features such as approvals and acknowledgments of notifications, as well as access to modules including ticket management and shift scheduling, making it a valuable tool for field personnel.

Conclusion

The MaCRoM Roadmap presentation was a testament to MaCRoM’s commitment to innovation and user-centric development. With its rich history, robust development process, and exciting future roadmap, MaCRoM continues to lead the way in its field. The introduction of tools like the Roadmap Tracker and the integration of AI in MaCRoM 6 promise to make the application even more powerful and user-friendly. As MaCRoM continues to evolve, its users can look forward to a future of enhanced functionality, improved performance, and greater compliance.

Interested in working with a SOC 1 and SOC 2 compliant company? Contact us to learn more about our control room management software, MaCRoM®, and our volumetric data management software, COSMOS®.