Offshore oil and gas leak detection

The thermal camera can rapidly scan large areas and pinpoint leaks in real time.

 Offshore oil and gas facilities require state of the art technology to achieve results that are safe for the environment and safe for business. FLIR GF-Series optical gas imaging cameras have been developed together with oil industries and the American Petroleum Institute (API) to meet their requirements for detecting and minimising gas leaks.

The use of optical gas imaging cameras has already become a standard practice in many oil and gas companies. Using the FLIR GF320 provides a proactive way to identify sources of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions and repair leaking components before it's too late. By using the advanced VOC detection, offshore oil and gas facilities can improve safety and productivity and minimise emissions.



Using a FLIR GF320 optical gas imaging camera literally thousands of components can be scanned for gas leaks per shift without the need to interrupt the process. It is designed to reduce repair downtime and provide verification of the process. It is said to be exceptionally safe, allowing potentially dangerous leaks to be monitored from several metres away.

According to Flir Systems, the FLIR GF320 will significantly improve work safety, environmental and regulatory compliance, not to mention helping to improve the bottom line by finding leaks that essentially decrease profits. The latest version of the GF320 now embeds GPS data into the image allowing workers to pinpoint the location of the leak or hot spot.