The aviation industry is largely resolving to move towards a low carbon economy by 2050. Part of the plan relies on using hydrogen as an alternative.
Trains have long been one of the cleaner forms of transport. In the race to achieve climate targets, the industry for hydrogen trains is steaming ahea…
Electricity is helping the shipping industry to clean up its act with the help of IEC Standards and Conformity Assessment Systems.
Promising solutions, such as hydrogen storage, can counteract the intermittency of solar and wind energy and optimize the use of stored energy when th…
As countries and industries race against time to find renewable alternatives to fossil fuels, hydrogen has emerged as one of the options that experts …
Scientists have found new hope for clean fuel in geological hydrogen. As research in the area grows, IECEx will have a pivotal role to play.
With major motorsport events exploring a move to hydrogen-powered vehicles, what role could IECEx play in this transition?
The potential of hydrogen use in healthcare is huge. Safety, however, remains an issue that IEC conformity assessment can address.
In recent years, hydrogen, the most abundant element in the universe, has been touted as a clean energy source for the future. Certification can help …
Last month a German automotive giant launched a fleet of hydrogen road cars, with its CEO referring to the natural gas (H2) as “the missing piece in t…
With climate change on everyone's mind, the demand for clean and sustainable energy sources is increasing rapidly, and hydrogen, which has been used b…
Today, the chemical and refining industry sectors are still the main users of hydrogen. It is used to make ammonia, a key ingredient needed to produce…
Every industry on the planet is being impacted by climate change and pressured to move towards a more sustainable business model. The oil and gas sect…
David Hanlon is the Conformity Assessment Board (CAB) Secretary at the IEC. He explains how testing and certification are indispensable tools in achie…
Since the Paris agreement on climate change adopted in December 2015 and entering into force in November 2016, 196 countries have binding commitments …
Explosion-proof equipment has come a long way since the days when miners carried canaries down into coal mines. IEC Standards and Conformity Assessmen…
In electrical engineering, hazardous areas are defined as places where fire or explosions may occur. Sources of such hazards include gases, vapours, d…
In addition to the numerous challenges it poses to countries all over the world, the current energy crisis has triggered a serious debate on nuclear e…
While the terms “explosive (Ex) atmospheres” are more often than not associated with the oil/gas and mining industries, in reality they apply to many …
Nowadays, workplace safety is of major importance, regardless of business size or type of activity. Many countries around the world have put in place …
Large amounts of liquids can be transported over long distances in an eco-friendlier way in railway tank wagons compared to road tankers.
The oil and gas sector, like many industries, relies heavily on transportation to move crude oil from wellheads to refineries or refined products from…
Interview with the Chair of IEC Technical Committee 31, Martin Thedens.
Whether in the neighbourhood grocery store or in an oil refinery, safety in the workplace is paramount.
The signals are everywhere: extreme heat, dry spells, stronger and more destructive hurricanes, infectious diseases.
The Riyadh International Standards Summit held on 4 November 2020 examined the themes of Global crises need global solutions – How international stand…
Safety is defined in the Collins dictionary as the state of being safe from harm or danger. Safety can also refer to the control of recognized hazards…
Pipelines are widely used throughout the world to transport oil, gas and other fluids over long distances, across continents and offshore.
While cyber security is primordial nowadays in all types of industries, it is even more so in in the oil and gas sector. Cyber attacks can have critic…
Mining is one of the most ancient trades performed by humans. It is also one of the trades whose evolution has been fairly slow, considering that the …
Explosive (Ex) atmospheres – also termed hazardous areas/locations – may be caused by flammable gases, mists or vapours or by combustible dusts. Some …
Safety and health in the workplace, also known as occupational safety, is a fairly recent concept that can be traced back to the first industrial revo…
Natural disasters strike at regular intervals on our planet. Every year natural disasters leave huge areas totally devastated. Many experts point the …
To achieve this, in 2015, United Nations Member States adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Remotely operated vehicles (ROV), often described as "robot submarines", have been used by the oil and gas industry for many years, mainly for underwa…
Since the beginning of the 2000s, IEC Central office in Geneva, Switzerland, has decentralized some of its activities, establishing regional offices f…
Each year sees an increase not only in the number of countries participating in the IEC Affiliate Country Programme but also in the number of Internat…
Every year IEC honours the commitment and work of a number of individuals in its community who, through their leadership and technical expertise, have…
Explosive (Ex) atmospheres – also termed hazardous areas/locations – which can be caused by flammable gases, mists or vapours or by combustible dusts,…
Every day, whether at home, in the workplace, hospitals, airports or other public places, we come into contact with many devices and their operating s…
Every year, the IEC pays tribute to people from its organization, for their distinguished work and commitment to improving the safety, compatibility a…
In an interview with e-tech, IECEx Chair Prof Dr-Ing Thorsten Arnhold speaks about his lifelong involvement in the Ex sector and in IECEx.
Every year sees its share of oil spills, gas leaks or industrial explosions that could have dire consequences for human beings as well as for the envi…
I recently attended an international conference in Barcelona. The event was about safety solutions and, among other topics, it also dealt with hazardo…
Natural disasters may lead to industrial accidents but man, through non observance of strict safety measures, is more often than not responsible for d…
Faced with a “What-will-you-be-when-you-grow-up” question, a kid will choose rather conventional careers such as policeman/woman, astronaut, teacher, …
In just six years, the IECEx international conferences have made their mark and have become must-attend events on the annual conference circuit for th…
The times when a degree was the ultimate stage in your educational development are long gone. And so are the jobs for life. People today are more like…
Highlights of the IEC Conformity Assessment Board (CAB) meeting, which took place during the 81th IEC General Meeting in Vladivostok, Russian Federati…
In his address to Council, Frans Vreeswijk, IEC General Secretary & CEO, reminded the audience that digitization is a key focus for both industry …
While the part of renewable energy sources - solar, wind, marine and hydro - in the energy mix has been growing steadily in recent years, fossil fuels…
Every year the IEC honours the commitment and work of a number of individuals in its community who, through their leadership and technical expertise, …
All IEC regional centres are focal points for IEC standardization activities in their respective part of the world. They have greatly contributed to r…
Year in, year out, the list of incidents happening in hazardous areas doesn’t seem to be diminishing. The oil and gas sector has had its share of fire…
Today, many devices and services found in homes, hospitals, the workplace and industry run off electricity. Such machines and equipment can be dangero…
Natural and industrial or accidental disasters can take many forms and have devastating human and material consequences. Some may be prevented or thei…
IECEx, the IEC System for Certification for Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres, chose to hold the 2017 IECEx Internation…
This article was first published in HazardEx on 20 April 2017 - subheadings and "About IECEx" section were inserted editorially by IECThe on…
Explosions in a wide range of industrial or other installations can be caused by the wrong or faulty equipment, and/or by poor operating procedures or…
Natural and industrial or accidental disasters can take many forms and have devastating human and material consequences. Some may be forecast, others …
When the term electric vehicle (EV) comes up, it usually brings to mind electric cars and possibly buses or other means of urban transportation. Seldo…
The IEC regularly supports key global and regional industry events, which can present the IEC endorsement on their website and materials.
Some industry sectors are automatically associated with explosive (Ex) atmospheres – oil and gas, petrochemical plants, mining and in particular coal …
The oil and gas industry sector has faced many challenges in recent years. The severe drop in oil prices has affected companies and economies througho…