Why Energy Companies Need Mobile Surveillance Cameras?

Across the US, utility companies are turning to mobile surveillance units to protect their critical infrastructure from security threats. Securing energy sites is a complex challenge - with sites often remote, isolated, and stretching over vast terrain. Similarly, the vast array of threats facing energy sites calls for a security solution that is effective, reliable, proactive, and always on guard. Mobile video surveillance cameras are increasingly becoming the go-to solution for energy facility security. Below, we outline why while exploring some of the threats these sites face.

What are Energy Companies?

Energy companies are organizations that are involved in the production, distribution, and sale of energy resources. These companies play a crucial role in meeting the energy needs of society.

Key types of energy producers include:

• Oil and Gas Companies: These companies extract, refine, and distribute oil and natural gas, which are major sources of energy for transportation, heating, and electricity generation.
• Electric Utilities: Electric utilities generate and distribute electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. They may use various sources of energy such as coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, and solar power to generate electricity.
• Renewable Energy Companies: These companies focus on producing energy from renewable sources such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass. They play a vital role in promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly energy production.
• Nuclear Power Companies: These companies operate nuclear power plants that generate electricity through nuclear fission. Nuclear power is a low-carbon energy source but comes with its own set of challenges related to safety and waste management.
• Coal Companies: Although declining in prominence due to environmental concerns, coal companies are involved in mining and processing coal for electricity generation and industrial use.
• Biofuel Companies: These companies produce biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel from organic materials like corn, sugarcane, and algae. Biofuels are considered renewable alternatives to traditional fossil fuels.

What security Threats Do Energy Companies Face?

The security of energy facilities is critical not just to the companies but to all of us. As a society, almost all of us depend upon the energy they supply, so anything that causes a supply failure is a severe issue. Adding to the importance of securing energy sites is their sheer range and variety of threats. Those security challenges include:

Theft

Energy sites contain a wealth of valuable materials that are particularly attractive to thieves. The threat of theft is ever-present, whether this is the fuel itself (in the case of oil and diesel sites), metals, machinery, or tools.

Vandalism

Protecting energy facilities against wanton vandalism is critical, as any damage caused to a site could harm the ability to supply energy.

Trespass

Although reducing trespass is critical in reducing theft and vandalism, it is also critical in ensuring public safety. Energy sites can be dangerous places and members of the public who trespass put themselves in immediate danger.

Environmental Impact

Many energy and power sites are in remote locations and exposed to the harshest weather conditions. Weather, such as storms and extreme temperatures, can cause damage to critical machinery.

Terrorist Threat

Our critical infrastructure sites remain among the most likely targets for terrorist attacks.

How Mobile Surveillance Cameras Enhance Security at Energy Sites

Complex security challenges require a modern security approach, and mobile surveillance cameras offer a range of technological capabilities and flexibility unmatched by other security options. Mobile surveillance cameras allow you to be proactive in surveillance - don't just record a crime; stop it!

• Utilizing the camera's built-in video analytics to create an invisible detection zone around your site
• Automatic detection of intrusions or loitering in these zones
• Live alert from the site of a potential crime in progress
• Issue an audio challenge from the camera's horn speaker, speaking directly to intruders
• Despatch guards or law enforcement to respond
• Capture evidence for law enforcement prosecution

Benefits of BIGLUX's Mobile Surveillance Cameras

Below, we outline some of these core features and explore their typical use cases in different energy facilities.

• Power Autonomy: BIGLUX's surveillance units can be provided with full solar power for off-grid locations
• Night Vision Cameras: All of our monitoring units can be equipped with powerful intelligent infrared function, allowing full night vision. Our cameras can be provided with thermal (heat detection) cameras for enhanced detection on complex sites.
• Cellular connectivity: All units operate over 4G/5G technology, so footage can be viewed from anywhere at any time, reducing the need for site visits
• Environmentally tested units: We have already mentioned that energy facilities can be subjected to harsh weather, so you need an environmentally tested surveillance unit. BIGLUX's units are designed for outdoor usage and can withstand extreme heat or cold, depending on your requirements

With so many things that can go wrong at an energy facility, choosing the right security solution is critical. We proudly offer the highest quality mobile monitoring equipment, along with services designed to take the stress out of protecting your site. We customize solutions based on your site conditions and specific requirements. Contact us today to learn more!