The Oil and Gas industry involves some of the most hazardous operational locations in the world. One of the key hazards to onsite workers and the facility itself is the risk of fire or explosion and how to contain this…
How to help reduce the risk of fire in oilfields and other extremely hazardous environments
It is hard to imagine that a little over 150 years ago, the discovery of oil was often met with disappointment. Initial finds were the result of digging to find water or brine, a source of salt, they were unhappy…
Why mineral insulated cable is the best choice for hazardous environments
Potential explosive atmospheres exist when a mixture of air gas, vapour, mist, or dust combine in a way that can ignite under certain operating conditions. It is these potentially explosive atmospheres which products falling under the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU are…