Gas detection & protection on oil rigs

A MEMS controllable diffractive optical element that can be easily calibrated is built into a wireless sensor. The technology was originally developed by the SINTEF research organisation with the support of ESA’s General Support Technology Programme (GSTP). GasSecure is a venture-funded company that has spun-off from SINTEF, targeting more reliable detection of dangerous gases in oil and gas installations. Testing of fully functional prototypes is being undertaken by Statoil. GasSecure received $10 million in 2010 and received a Frost & Sullivan award for best practice, including the category of uniqueness of technology.