Regulating Methane Emissions
In 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the QuadOa (OOOOa) regulations to reduce the level of greenhouse gases (GHG), such as methane, released into the atmosphere by the oil and gas industry. A figure that totaled 231.4 million tons in 2015 alone. These GHGs endanger the public health and welfare of both current and […]
Perimeter Security for Oil and Gas Operations
How to Secure the Perimeter of Refineries Oil and gas refineries are oftentimes targeted by criminals, vandals and others engaged in industrial espionage. These energy juggernauts power the global economy, and maintaining safe and secure operations is a priority. The value of an effective security system is one that can identify security breaches before they […]
How can Oil and Gas Refineries Improve Safety?
High Risk Environment: Oil Rigs And Gas Refineries Oil and gas operations are by their very nature extremely hazardous. Among the many risks to the facilities and the personnel operating them are explosive fires, collapsing infrastructure, smoke inhalation and criminal threats. With such highly combustible substances, it is absolutely imperative that safety and security are prioritized. […]
How to Prepare For The New EPA Methane Regulation Deadline
Earlier this year, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the QuadOa (OOOOa) regulations, and finally brought Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) into the mainstream. Under the terms of QuadOa, OGI technology may be used in well sites and compressor stations in all routine gas leak inspections, whether quarterly or semi-annually in the oil and […]
OPGAL launches EyeCGas CO2 and CO
OPGAL, a leading global manufacturer of innovative thermal imaging infrared cameras, is launching two new products to monitor and detect carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) gas leaks in oil and gas and other heavy industries. EyeCGas CO2 and EyeCGas CO will enable operators to safely, efficiently and cost-effectively detect and monitor harmful gasses […]
Infrared Cameras Catch Remote Fugitive Emissions
Move over traditional means of gas leak detection. Infrared imaging cameras are quickly becoming amongst the more popular means of remote fugitive emissions detection in gas, oil, and petrochemical facilities utilizing a method commonly referred to as optical gas imaging (OGI). Virtually anywhere volatile gas is present and the potential for an explosion exists, thermal […]
Protecting Hundreds of Miles of Oil and Gas Pipes
The world economy is tied to the many miles of oil and gas pipelines that deliver these precious commodities. Safety and environmental issues are critically important because of the large network of pipelines that reaches around the world. The pipes are vulnerable to many things, including vandalism, sabotage, leaks, and breaks in the pipes. Policing […]
Opgal Announces Next Generation EyeCGas Camera
Building on the success of the handheld EyeCGas camera, Opgal Optronic Industries is launching EyeCGas FX, the next generation gas leak detection camera for installation in petrochemical, oil and gas plants as well as offshore platforms and rigs. The camera is being introduced at the World Gas Conference in Paris. EyeCGas FX is a […]
Gas Leak Detection Technology Becomes Increasingly Important to Sustaining Environmentally Clean Energy
Opgal, a world leader in thermal imaging technology, answers the needs of the petro and drilling industry’s gas leak detection requirements with its EyeCGas™ Camera System. EyeCGas, an innovative, unique gas detection camera, has already achieved worldwide success for remotely detecting gas in the industrial environmental market. The oil & gas industry continues to […]
Industry’s First Certified Camera for Long-Range Gas Leak Detection, Unveiled by Opgal at Gastech 2012
Opgal Optronic Industries, a leading global provider of thermal and long range near IR imaging solutions, announced today a new long- range model of its EyeCGas Infrared Gas Imaging camera, using a 75mm lens. Utilizing its proprietary optical design, the EyeCGas infrared camera enables remote inspection of potentially leaking areas by detecting and visualizing even […]