The Hub features the latest thinking in gas detection technology. (Image source: MSA Safety)

MSA Safety, a global leader in safety solutions, has launched the Gas Detection Hub, a new digital knowledge platform designed to help safety professionals move beyond reactive risk management and create a proactive, insight-led safety culture

The Hub provides a central destination for expert insight, practical resources, and the latest thinking in gas detection technology. Aimed at safety managers, operational leads, engineers, and decision-makers across key industries, it is free to access with a simple one-time registration. New content is added regularly so that professionals always have access to fresh, relevant information aligned with the latest developments in gas detection and safety.

“The Gas Detection Hub was built with one clear objective: to help safety professionals make informed decisions in high-risk environments by giving them the tools, knowledge, and confidence to enhance worksite safety,” said Danny Stranks, MSA Safety Connected sales manager. “From real-world case studies to in-depth whitepapers and technical explainers, the Hub offers content that’s not only insightful but also offers the clarity and perspective to help you navigate complex changes.”

The Gas Detection Hub includes:
∙Expert blogs and leadership insight
∙Product information and application guidance
∙Customer stories and case studies
∙On-demand video explainers
∙Industry whitepapers
∙Updates on the latest safety standards and connected technologies

Global reach, local relevance

The Gas Detection Hub is accessible worldwide, with content tailored to regional needs and industry priorities. Whether working in oil and gas, utilities, manufacturing, or any sector where gas detection is important, the Hub serves as the go-to destination for education, expert advice, and connected safety innovation.

To sign up to the Hub, click here.

Stephen Beynon demonstrates FLIR's OGI cameras at ADIPEC. (Image source: Alain Charles Publishing)

In an exclusive interview with Oil Review Middle East at ADIPEC, FLIR’s Stephen Beynon, OGI sales director discussed the use of FLIR’s optical gas imaging cameras in the oil and gas industry

Stephen Beynon began by explaining the importance of the role optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras play in regulatory compliance and environmental monitoring, given the tightening up of methane emissions regulations, net zero emissions agendas in the region and increasing stakeholder reporting requirements, explaining how OGI cameras visualise gas that cannot be seen or detected by the naked eye.

Stephen explained that it is “…very important from an environmental perspective, as we don’t want these harmful gases going into the atmosphere.”

He noted that while the US EPA and the EU methane regulations are mandatory, the Middle East region generally follows the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP 2.0), a voluntary programme providing a framework for the identification and reporting of methane leaks, at different levels.

“Level 4 is where optical gas imaging comes in, focusing on the identification of leaks. What’s happening is an advancement of the technology so that we can now use gas imaging cameras to quantify leaks for regulatory reporting. OGMP level 5 is all about quantifying, measuring and reporting. So we are seeing quantitative optical gas imaging potentially being written into Level 5.”

He added that there an increasing demand from stakeholders in the region to meet the OGMP gold standard, a combination of Level 4 and Level 5.

Stephen Beynon pointed out that FLIR’s optical gas imaging cameras are used by major operators worldwide.

“A major UAE oil and gas operator for example have many of our cameras, and I’ve been speaking to their representatives to help them further deploy the technology for environmental reporting and regulatory requirements.

“So this is the main driver for optical gas imaging technology.”

Commenting on market prospects, Beynon went on to say that the main focus of the use of OGI technology in the oil and gas industry has until now been on production and processing, but interest is growing in the transmission side.

“I was just speaking to someone who is responsible for the transmission of gas to 18 different factories; this area of the industry can really benefit from OGI. Gas transmission can involve remote asset locations, such as block valve stations and compressor stations, and that’s where the evolution of optical gas imaging will come in, as we are now introducing a fixed mount optical gas imaging solution, which can be installed at remote sites to monitor assets and connect to the customer’s video monitoring system.”

He stressed that this is not designed to replace the traditional handheld OGI cameras, but to compliment it, providing an additional layer of security – which is particularly important for remote assets. He adds that studies are ongoing at the moment to gather the data and develop the deep learning to further refine the analytics and the AI to enable a fully autonomous fixed mount solution.

“That solution is called ADGiLE, and is available today,” he said. “We have a couple of installations at the moment that we are gathering data on. So this is going to be an evolving solution as we go forward.”

At ADIPEC, FLIR showcased the Gx320 and QL320 cameras, which visualise and quantify gas leaks in real time, helping industries meet environmental compliance and reduce emissions. Powered by Flir’s ADGiLE solution, users gain automated detection, geolocation, and reporting capabilities — streamlining inspections and improving safety across oil and gas, chemical, and energy sectors.

Choosing protection that is comfortable, high-performing, and easy to use shows commitment to people, not paperwork. (Image source: MSA Safety)

MSA Safety discusses how decision-makers can inspire a culture of protection, not just compliance

In high-risk industries, safety is the foundation of productivity, quality, and trust. Yet too often it is reduced to a compliance exercise. For safety managers and site leaders, the opportunity is to shift this mindset. By treating safety as a core value, not just a legal duty, leaders can build trust, boost morale, and empower teams to take ownership of their protection.

Beyond compliance

Regulations are the baseline, but when safety becomes a tick-box task, engagement suffers. PPE and protocols risk being seen as burdens rather than lifesaving tools. True safety leadership reframes protection as a personal investment in people’s wellbeing.

PPE as a leadership choice

Every decision signals priorities, and few are more visible than PPE. Choosing protection that is comfortable, high-performing, and easy to use shows commitment to people, not paperwork. Workers are more likely to embrace equipment that’s designed with them in mind.

Building trust together

Involving employees in PPE trials and feedback builds trust and ensures equipment works in real conditions. When leaders model safe behaviour, engage teams, and close the feedback loop, safety becomes embedded in daily culture.

The result can be higher morale, fewer incidents, and a reputation for valuing worker wellbeing. Lead with protection, not just policy, and safety will follow.

At MSA, we design PPE that fits, functions, and protects without compromise. Ready to elevate your safety standards? Try our Head and Fall Protection Ranges for free.

By streamlining offshore operations, W2W systems enhance personnel safety while cutting down greenhouse gas emissions. (image source: Ampelmann)

Ampelmann, the leading offshore access provider that delivers safe and efficient access solutions to the global offshore energy sector, outlines how gangways can support Middle Eastern ESG goals

The oil & gas sector in the Middle East is undergoing a pivotal change. Calls to facilitate socially and environmentally conscious business practices have become more pronounced and regulatory measures have been taken to encourage the industry to improve its Environmental, Social and Governance performance (ESG). Safety, decarbonisation and shrinking environmental footprints now drive decision making across the Middle East.

With considerable expansion in the Arabian Gulf, Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman announced for 2026, these measures will have a profound impact on a key offshore oil & gas market. But ESG alignment will require new technology, its implementation and a recalibration of existing practices. One crucial, often overlooked aspect of offshore operations with much room for improvement is the utilisation of motion compensated gangways, commonly known as Walk to Work (W2W) systems, to transfer crew and cargo to their worksites on offshore installations.

Sustained by safety

Safety is a core pillar of the modern offshore industry and a key component of ESG performance. Before Ampelmann introduced the Middle East to W2W nearly fifteen years ago, the only way to transfer personnel directly from a vessel to an offshore platform and back was by using rudimentary static gangways, ropes, baskets, or by jumping across when conditions allowed it. Prone to delays and not without risks, for good reasons, W2W solutions have gradually been adopted throughout the Middle East as a safer and more cost-effective alternative.

Seas are always unpredictable. Even in the somewhat calmer sea conditions around the Arabian Peninsula, they can change at a moment’s notice and seasonal weather, like the Shamals, can cause severe operational disruptions. Modern high-tech gangway systems compensate for the motions a vessel makes in real time. Because of this, they can continue to operate in adverse weather – minimising delays caused by waiting on ideal conditions and ensuring personnel can reach their worksites without the risks commonly associated with marine based transfers.

By enabling high workability, W2W solutions optimise vessel usage and unlock more hands-on tool time, streamlining year-round productivity. Through enhanced safety, they improve operational efficiency, further supporting ESG goals by reducing idle time, fuel consumption, and unnecessary crew movements – especially when compared to other types of transfers.

The future is electric

W2W can play a vital role in reducing the environmental footprint of offshore operations. Ampelmann offers a range of gangway systems designed to meet the region’s specific conditions. Both the L-type, a lightweight electric gangway for smaller vessels, and the hexapod-stabilising A-type that compensates for motions in six degrees of freedom (6DOF), see much demand in the region.

While these systems have already transferred more than three million personnel for clients in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, UAE and Azerbaijan, Ampelmann is also committed to decarbonisation by implementing new technologies. By integrating electro-hydraulics, energy capture and composite materials the company has developed lighter and more energy efficient gangways. Through the process of electrification, the company has significantly reduced the carbon footprint of its new-build systems.

The transition towards a fully electric portfolio is yielding results. Electric versions of the flagship A-type are already operational, with several more to be launched within the year. Matching the performance of its hydraulic counterpart, the Electric A requires no HPU, consumes 80% less energy and can hoist cargo up to 400 kilograms. Though fully electric W2W will take time, innovation will remain at the forefront of W2W solutions.

Governed by service

While innovation drives these solutions, it is the underlying knowledge, expertise and support networks that power them. Their value depends on the services that keep them operating at peak performance – from localised service and maintenance to data tracking tools.

Ampelmann’s long standing presence in the region has enabled the company to provide strong localised support to ensure its systems always perform at peak capacity. Through its local office in Qatar, storage facilities in both Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and a 24/7 global support network managed by the Operation Control Center (OCC), the company ensures that its sold and rental fleet in the region have a technical uptime of more than 99 percent.

Complementing this operational support, the company also provides its clients with access to its digital platform – Ampelmann Insights. This proprietary data tracking tool includes workability forecasts and options to review the performance of W2W operations. Digital services such as these can be used to find bottlenecks, improve operational efficiencies and identify new ways to reduce environmental footprints.

Sustainable solutions

‘Offshore safety’ and ‘environmental responsibility’ are not just industry buzzwords, they are critical, achievable goals and the cornerstone of Ampelmann’s W2W solutions. By streamlining offshore operations, these systems enhance personnel safety while cutting down greenhouse gas emissions. Supported by continuous innovation, electrification and all-round services, W2W will be critical to achieve ESG alignment across the Middle East.