Oil & Gas

What we can do for you

Oil and Gas pipelines, sites and structures are a major target for terrorist attack whether for political advantage (NDA in Nigeria), financial gain (ISIL – pipeline / refinery take overs in Iraq) or general disruption / propaganda.

The result of an attack on an oil structure could be catastrophic from a number of view points (casualties, financial, ecological, logistical) and is therefore one of our largest areas of concern.

Providing protection for these sites is generally enforced by providing a restriction of access to hostile intrusion at the perimeter of the site thereby denying access to the vulnerable parts of the site. However there are a large number of other considerations to be made to ensure that a security line is suitable and commensurate with the threat.

Avon Barrier understand the special considerations needed to protect oil and gas infrastructure and have developed solutions specifically designed to combat the unique risks posed by these sites.

Identifying the threat

As most Oil and Gas sites are perimeter restricted, the identification of a threat will generally be around the vulnerability of the fence line and access points. The solutions will alway begin with the identification of the threats, assessing the vulnerabilities and then providing suitable mitigation.

Examples of threats:

• Hostile vehicle attack (with or without Improvised Explosive Device)
• Mass attack gunmen
• Small explosive device

Priorities for protection would include:

• People
• Critical infrastructure
• Operational processes

Solutions

Any solution strategy should start with a reduction in the threat by simple changes including infrastructure remodelling to reduce the possibility of high approach speeds and protection of “weaker” fenceline areas adjacent to entry point areas

The use of automated physical blocking systems should be considered to further reduce the risk of a successful incursion attack however the creation of protective control areas for blocking equipment is equally as important as the equipment itself.

As with most vulnerabilities, it is unlikely that physical protective measures will completely remove the risk of attack however it is proven that higher profile protection measures will reduce the likelihood and will certainly mitigate the consequence of any attack.

Our consultative approach to business enables us to provide advice on what can be done and we can help consider not only the layout design and costs but also the operational and logistical impact of the introduction of protection measures (a key element in ensuring the correct solution).

Avon Barrier can provide physical protection measures for the mitigation of hostile attack risks and have a number of unique products used in the protection of Oil and Gas facilities.

We are committed to working with you as a client more so than a customer.

Pre sales consultancy services will assist with successful project delivery including, design, specification compliance, risk assessment & project management. Our international after-sales support team provide a range of services including commissioning and operation of our vehicle access control systems.

With telephone based support, on-site technical assistance and a range of aftersales preventative maintenance packages that are tailored to suit your requirement. Bespoke training days are also available to our clients for more information, please contact us.