Pointerra Secures Multi-Year Pipeline Monitoring Deal with Origin Energy

Multi-Year Contract with Origin Energy

Pointerra Limited (ASX:3DP) has secured a three-year Master Services Agreement with Origin Energy to provide automated monitoring and analytics for approximately 750 kilometres of Origin’s gas transmission pipelines in Queensland. Valued at A$0.7 million before any expansion, the contract includes an option to extend for a further two years, offering up to five years of revenue visibility. Operations are set to commence in July 2026 with quarterly drone surveys across the network.

Replacing Manual Inspections with Scalable Analytics

The deal follows a successful paid Proof of Concept that demonstrated Pointerra3D’s ability to automate inspection workflows using drone-acquired LiDAR and imagery data. The platform acts as a secure, cloud-native conduit between Origin’s drone capture partners and its asset managers, enabling browser-based analytics and condition monitoring that replaces labour-intensive manual patrols. Analytics include automated threat detection, compliance reporting, change analysis, and vegetation segmentation, all delivered within 24 hours of data receipt.

Pathway for Expansion Beyond Pipelines

Pointerra’s agreement is structured to allow flexible expansion beyond the initial pipeline network. The company can extend its services to other critical upstream and downstream infrastructure such as well heads, gathering networks, and process facilities. These opportunities will be scoped and priced separately under the Master Services Agreement as Origin’s digital twin requirements evolve. This contract builds on Pointerra’s growing portfolio of multi-year engagements with Tier-1 operators, diversifying its revenue base alongside existing programs in utilities, mining, and construction sectors.

Strategic Momentum in Infrastructure Monitoring

CEO Ian Olson highlighted the contract as a significant milestone validating Pointerra’s Proof of Concept-to-business-as-usual engagement model. The company’s recent financial performance has shown strong growth, with a 214% surge in Q3 FY26 customer receipts to A$2.2 million driven by Tier-1 utility contracts, edging closer to operating cashflow breakeven. This Origin contract complements the company’s expanding presence in energy infrastructure, following deals such as the A$0.4 million Western Power substation contract and multiple US utility agreements, underscoring Pointerra3D’s role in the drone-based remote sensing market 214% revenue surge and Western Power contract.

Implementation and Outlook

Platform configuration and integration work is underway, including single sign-on setup, user provisioning, and analytics tuning. Origin will take over business-as-usual data processing and analytics within the Pointerra3D platform starting from Q1 FY27. While the initial contract value is modest, the flexible structure and Origin’s scale provide a foundation for potential contract expansion and increased recurring revenue. The deal further cements Pointerra’s position in the energy infrastructure monitoring sector amid growing demand for automated, cloud-native digital twin solutions.