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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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Unlocking Insights with COSMOS KPIs: Managing Schedules and Devices

Admin
Jan 20
3 min read

In today’s fast-paced world, managing schedules and devices efficiently is crucial for any organization. Recently, we had the opportunity to share with the community the innovative approach of using COSMOS KPIs to enhance device schedule management. This approach provided valuable insights into how COSMOS KPIs can revolutionize the way measurement teams handle device schedules, ensuring compliance, improving performance, and driving data-driven actions.

The Challenge

The common challenges faced in managing device schedules are usually related to questions like “Do you know who’s delayed on your schedules?” and “Are my contractors being compliant?”, which posed to highlight the need for a more efficient system. The goal was clear: to provide clarity and improve compliance, scheduling, and resource performance in metrology.

The COSMOS Approach

COSMOS KPIs offer a comprehensive solution to these challenges. By building visual, intuitive dashboards based on TESTit® data, COSMOS enables teams to act quickly and make data-driven decisions. The critical advantage lies in COSMOS’s ability to process isolated TESTit data and present it in a consolidated, easily understandable format for every manager and decision maker within the organization.

How It Works

The process begins with COSMOS feeding from the TESTit databases to gather information on devices, schedules, tasks, and users. Data is then processed and moved it to an unstructured database to facilitate the analysis and management of such massive amount of information. Filters are then applied, and graphs are generated to provide insights. This approach ensures high performance to generate these KPIs, since the data is always up-to-date and relevant to the specific needs of the organization.

Core KPIs

There are four core KPIs for managing device schedules:

Activities by Executor: This KPI delivers a detailed breakdown of activities completed by each user, making it easier to pinpoint team members who may be underutilized or carrying an excessive workload. By factoring in both the geographic distribution of assets and the selected time frame, this metric enables an explicit analysis of user performance and resource allocation.
Activity Review: This KPI tracks the approval status of activities, measuring the percentage of activities that have been reviewed and the rejection rate. It provides valuable insights into the quality and compliance of completed tasks.
Activity Schedule: This KPI tracks the status of tasks in the schedule, including completed, upcoming, in progress, canceled, due, and overdue tasks. It helps organizations monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement.
Overdue Activities: This KPI focuses on tasks that were completed after the grace period, measuring the average delay and identifying areas where improvements are needed.

Best Practices and Pro Tips

Here are some best practices and pro tips for using COSMOS KPIs effectively:

Review the Overdue Index Weekly: Regularly reviewing the overdue index helps ensure that tasks are completed on time and that any delays are addressed promptly.
Track Executive Balance: Monitoring the balance of activities among users helps identify overburdened or underperforming personnel, allowing for better resource allocation.
Use Filters Effectively: Utilizing filters to focus on specific tasks, such as those related to BLM compliance, ensures that the most critical activities receive the attention they need.

Conclusion

In summary, COSMOS KPIs is a robust tool for managing device schedules and driving improvements in compliance and performance within metrology operations. By transforming valuable insights into actionable steps, organizations can streamline processes and achieve superior outcomes. COSMOS enhances and magnifies the existing features of TESTit, making it easier to assess results and support effective decision-making. With COSMOS KPIs, teams are empowered to take data-driven actions and make well-informed decisions, leading to more efficient and effective operations.

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®.