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Hazardous-location lighting engineered for the demands of oil and gas operations.
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PS-1052
Oil & Gas
Louisiana, USA
- Block Series and Round Max Series
PS-1059
Hydrogen Plant Lighting Upgrade
Oil & Gas
Wisconsin, USA
- Round Series
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Lighting Challenges in Oil and Gas Facilities
Oil and gas operations span a wide range of hazard conditions within a single facility. Processing units and storage tanks typically require Class I Division 1 rated fixtures, where flammable vapors are present continuously or frequently under normal operation. Adjacent areas — control rooms, pump buildings, offices near the process area — often fall under Class I Division 2, where hazardous atmosphere presence is limited to abnormal or fault conditions. Facilities operating internationally may instead classify these same risk levels under the IEC Zone 1 and Zone 2 system.
Beyond ignition risk, oil and gas sites also demand fixtures built for extreme ambient temperatures near process heat, Marine-Grade Lighting corrosion resistance for coastal and offshore platforms, and NEMA 4X or IP66/IP67 ingress protection for outdoor exposure and washdown areas.
Recommended Fixture Types
- Explosion Proof Lighting — for Class I Division 1 areas: processing units, storage tanks, and pipeline infrastructure
- Hazardous-Rated Lighting — for Class I Division 2 zones: control rooms and areas adjacent to primary hazard sources
- High Temperature Lighting — near furnaces, compressors, and process heat sources
- Marine-Grade Lighting — for coastal terminals and offshore platforms
- Area Lighting and Floodlights — for tank farms, yards, and perimeter security, rated to the site's specific classification where applicable
Required Certifications
- UL 844 — the governing standard for Class I, II, and III hazardous-location fixtures in North American facilities
- ATEX — required for oil and gas operations within the European Union
- IECEx — commonly required or accepted for international operations outside the EU
- DLC — relevant for facilities pursuing utility rebate programs on LED retrofit or new-build lighting projects
Choosing the Right Fixture for Your Site
A single oil and gas facility often requires multiple classification levels across different zones — Division 1 near active process equipment, Division 2 in buffer areas, and unclassified ratings in office or administrative spaces. A facility hazard assessment, typically performed by a qualified engineer, determines the exact classification, gas group, and temperature code required for each area.