Innovative and secure mobile data capture devices, including mobile phones and other two-way communication devices, for use in high-risk zones such as oil fields & Petrochemical industries with potentially explosive atmospheres will be showcased at the forthcoming OGS 2005. These devices are of critical importance in the current, high-security alert scenarios in the global Oil & Gas and Petrochemical industries.
“The Oil & Gas and Petrochemical industry has led the way in innovative solutions, when it comes to overcoming operational hurdles. Ranging from environmental awareness to the efficient extraction of resources, the industry has seen technological advancements aimed at offsetting the escalating human, financial and environmental costs. OGS has, over the years, emerged as a platform to introduce such innovative technology targeted at niche users within the Energy industry in the Middle East,” said Anselm Godinho, Managing Director, IC&E, organizers of OGS.
Security and safety standards have always been of extreme importance in the energy sector; more so in the current scenarios, where conflict, natural disaster or subversive activities add to the high human and financial risks of breach in safety. Till recently, devices such as mobile phones were banned from high-risk zones. But technological innovation has surmounted that hurdle.
“There is now an increased demand for data and voice communications devices in the energy sector, which have zones that normally ban devices such as off-the-shelf mobile phones and mobile computers because of potential risk of explosions. At OGS, we are pleased to welcome Ecom Instruments, the only company in the exhibition offering mobile communication and computing devices for use in hazardous areas,” said Godinho.
Ecom Instruments Gmbh is a worldwide supplier of portable equipment for industrial application in potentially explosive areas. The company's mobile computing units, communication devices, measuring & calibration equipment and torches for the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical industry are highly sophisticated products that operate to the highest safety standards.
I-Safe Mobile Computing from Ecom is a diverse data capture product that delivers real-time enterprise information via durable handheld mobile computers to assist managers make decisions based on the data at the point of activity. Mobile data acquisition using rugged PDA’s is increasingly replacing documentation with pen and paper. Moreover, I-Safe Mobile Phones and two-way communication devices are safe to use in explosion- prone environments such as those experienced within Oil & Gas and Petrochemical industries.
"Ecom Instruments' products keep individuals and assets safe, while simplifying several operating processes,” said “Philip John, General Manager, ecom Instruments FZE”. “We are currently working with industry leaders in the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical sector and have recently commenced operations from the Sharjah SAIF-Zone, UAE. We are glad to participate in OGS 2005, where we will be located at Stand No. 245, as it provides us an opportunity to demonstrate our products’ capabilities and meet with new business partners and customers. ”
OGS 2005 (the Arab Oil & Gas Show 2005) will be held from November 7– 9, 2005, at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre. During the show, Ecom instruments will also host a seminar session detailing the applications of the portable devices for industrial Ex-Zones.
