Digitizing Hazardous Area Operations with the Intrinsically Safe Tablet and Energy Solutions

Problem

Energy companies operating in hazardous zones, such as oil and gas facilities, petrochemical plants and gas processing plants, face a dual challenge: maintaining strict safety compliance while accelerating digital transformation. Traditional workflows rely on paper-based processes and uncertified devices, which can not be used safely in explosive environments. This results in inefficiencies, delayed data, and compliance risks.

Challenges

Energy operations in hazardous zones encounter several persistent obstacles:

1. Safety & Certification Risks
   Using non-intrinsically safe devices poses explosion hazards and limits digital tool adoption in volatile areas.
2. Disconnected Operational Workflows
   Paper-based inspections and isolated systems delay reporting and reduce visibility across teams.
3. Regulatory Compliance Pressures
   ATEX, IECEx, and UL913 standards require certified equipment and auditable data capture for safety and environmental reporting.
4. Data Silos & Limited Connectivity
   Remote locations and restricted wireless access make it difficult to obtain real-time operational data.
5. Sustainability & Cost Reduction Goals
   Companies seek to optimize asset performance, reduce downtime, and eliminate energy waste through predictive insights.

To address these challenges, the industry requires a certified intrinsically safe mobile device combined with an intelligent, cloud-enabled operational platform that enables real-time insights, digital workflows, and safe field operations, even in Zone 0/1 and Class I, II, III Division 1 environments.