Gas Emission Monitoring at Tank Farms and Terminals
Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) is currently the preferred technology for detecting leaks and fugitive emissions of hydrocarbon compounds worldwide. This thermal camera-based technology uses an infrared bandwidth filter in the spectral absorption range of all volatile organic compounds (VOCs). American regulations, both state and federal, are transitioning from conventional methods, such as gas sniffers, to […]
2020 4C CONFERENCE, Austin, TX
Opgal is proud to be among the world leaders in the Oil and Gas industry at the 4C Conference. The event will take place February 19-21, 2020 in Austin, Texas. The 4C Conference promotes the latest emission reduction technology and best management practices to drive better environmental outcomes. Opgal’s Chief Innovation Scientist, Dr. Ram Hashmonay […]
The Ability to Detect From a Distance
Observing this series of photos taken every 30 seconds by OPGAL’s OGI camera (EyeCGas 2.0), shows a significant volatile organic compounds emission (VOCs) event, including methane released into the air. The gas flows through a cold pipe (the black flare structure), and its temperature evens out with the ambient air temperature upon release to […]
Hexane Detection in Oil Seed Operation
A new Hexane and VOC leak detection technique using Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) is gaining favor among oilseed producers worldwide. This technique uses passive infrared imaging to make normally invisible gas plumes visible to the camera operator. The EyeCGas OGI camera has a minimum detectable leak rate for Hexane of approximately 0.3 grams/hour (1 gallon/year […]
Hydrogen Leak Detection with OGI
Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) is a proven technology for locating hydrogen leaks in nuclear and conventional power plants. OGI can improve plant safety during routine operations and reduce revenue lost to downtime during major overhauls. A recent study by Bruce Power found that OGI cameras could be effective in reducing plant downtime that costs over […]
Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) Cameras for Environmental Regulation Enforcement
“In Israel, the Haifa regulatory officials needed to know whether the local gas stations’ vapor recovery units were performing correctly. If so, they would be recovering much of the vapor that would otherwise be exhausted while refueling. If not, petrol stations faced losses from both lost product, and regulatory fines for pollution.” After two weeks […]
OGI Cameras for Regulatory Compliance & Leak Detection
Natural gas companies like Summit Midstream are using Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) technology to monitor and reduce emissions across operations, making it their mission to not just meet government regulatory goals, but to surpass them. Scenario Summit Midstream is a US based energy production company that develops and operates infrastructure assets in unconventional resource basins, […]
Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) Part 3: Opgal EyeCGas Product Line
Opgal EyeCGas® product line features four different types of optical gas imaging cameras, each with its own set of unique features and capabilities that are hard to match, if at all possible, for any other product on the market today. EyeCGas cameras not only answer but exceed requirements set forward by our customers who are […]
The Global Oil and Gas Methane Emission Debate – The OGI Angle
In early 2016, the US Environmental Protection Association (EPA) published the QuadOa (OOOOa) regulations, designed to reduce the level of greenhouse gases (GHG) released into the atmosphere by the oil and gas industry. In early 2017, the implementation of these regulations is far less clear. Nonetheless, some clarity remains. Natural gas’s reputation as the ‘clean’ […]
Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) Market and Uses
Many industries involve the usage or dismissal of gases as part of its daily routines. Leaks of Green House Gases (GHG) from process and transport systems in these industries contribute to global warming, expose employees to health hazards and risk of explosion, and represent enormous economic losses for the companies involved. EyeCGas – Opgal’s innovative […]