Storage and distribution in oil and gas industry operations poses competing pressures. Intense market rivalry places an emphasis on plant efficiency as never before. Tank capacity must be optimized, inventory strictly controlled, and processes optimized for loading and transfer. With such imperatives come increased risks to operators and the environment, therefore ensuring operational safety is also vital. The Endress+Hauser portfolio enables simple, safe operations with optimal performance.
Key facts
75%
of the world tanker fleet are being independently owned. In addition, in the natural gas transport and storage network, nearly all is transported through interstate pipelines owned by at least 70 to 80 companies to over several hundred underground storage facilities. As a result, the storage and transportation represent a labyrinth needing rigorous inspections, compliance standards, and regulations.
Improve the safety of your storage and distribution areas
Benefits
We continuously optimize our processes and use of innovative technologies which enable us to extend the frontiers of measurement, control and automation engineering. Customers find safe and efficient solutions for their benefit.
Key facts
<5 min
is the time needed to run a proof-testing on 16 tanks
Key facts
17+
years of functional safety standards IEC 61508 (quality, safety and reliability) applied
Key facts
24/7
is the visibility you get with our inventory monitoring solutions
How we can help
From precise and efficient silo and tank gauging to highly accurate custody transfer and terminal automation, Endress+Hauser offers a complete range of technologies and installations, which combined with scalable software packages offer uniform operating and safety concepts for high performance and yet simple and safe operations.
- Compliance with internationally recognized standards and recommendations such as: API, OIML, SIL, IP, NORDSOK, NACE
- Product lines certified according to hazardous area standards such as: ATEX, FM, TIIS Safety by Design
- State of the art technologies (IEC 61508 SIL 2 and up to SIL 3 for homogeneous-redundant application)