The Subsea & Arctic Leak Detection Symposium (SALDS) addresses the special challenges of leak detection in subsea, surface and arctic environments. All leak detection issues are discussed but SALDS provides a special focus on multiphase lines, where it has previously been thought leak detection was not possible. The event addresses the gaps and begins solving the problems with multiphase pipelines, as an industry.

SALDS presentations provide case studies and give technology and regulatory overviews, while the panels and breakout sessions address capability gaps and qualification methods and standards. SALDS provides vital information for Subsea & Pipeline Engineers, Regulators and Legal Professionals.

The 2011 event was held November 8-9, in Houston, TX. It was hosted by Shell, and co-chaired by Steven Wong (ExxonMobil) and Sandeep Patni (Shell).