Ex Inspection Department in the Oil and Gas Industry
An in-depth look at the role, key tasks, regulatory framework, challenges, and future trends of Ex Inspection Departments in oil and gas hazardous-area operations.
16 Sep 2026 · 8 min read
IECEx vs. ATEX Certification: Navigating Global Compliance for Explosive Atmospheres
A practical engineering guide to ATEX and IECEx certification frameworks for hazardous-area equipment in oil and gas — covering zone classification, conformity assessment, dual certification strategy, and global market requirements.
04 Jul 2025 · 10 min read
Common Challenges in Ex Inspection and How to Overcome Them
Ex inspections in oil and gas hazardous areas face challenges from training gaps to data management. This article outlines the key obstacles and practical, standards-aligned strategies to overcome them.
22 Nov 2024 · 7 min read
Technological Advances in Ex Inspection Tools: Accuracy and Efficiency in Hazardous Areas
Explores how digital platforms, RFID, drones, NDT, IoT, AI, and AR/VR are modernizing Ex inspections in oil and gas, improving safety, compliance with IEC 60079-17, and operational efficiency.
01 Nov 2024 · 6 min read
Training and Certification for Ex Inspection Professionals
Explore the essential training pathways, competency standards, and certification processes—including IECEx CoPC and CompEx—that qualify professionals to inspect equipment in explosive atmospheres.
23 Oct 2024 · 6 min read
Understanding Ex Inspection: Ensuring Safety in Hazardous Areas
Ex inspection is not a compliance formality — it is the technical process that keeps certified explosion-protected equipment safe throughout its service life. This article covers IEC 60079-17 inspection grades, common defects, competency requirements, and a practical field checklist.
09 Oct 2024 · 9 min read
Understanding the Global Impact of the Oil and Gas Sector: IEC Standards and EX Inspection
Explosive atmospheres demand more than paper compliance. This article sets out how IEC 60079-17, IEC 61511, and the IECEx scheme combine to form a defensible Ex inspection programme — and what happens when they are not applied.
17 Aug 2024 · 9 min read