MINIMISING THE LIGHTNING RISK ON TANKS

Learn how Météorage lightning detection network can help companies to better manage the risk of lightning on their sites As a dangerous natural phenomenon, thunderstorms are the 25th most common cause of death in the world. According to one large study1, 33% of all oil tank accidents are caused by lightning. Although they are therefore an obvious threat, reliable solutions to minimise the risk of thunderstorms exist for professionals, enabling them to secure their teams, facilities, and operations in a timely and safe manner. Some storage operators in Europe have already equipped themselves with such solutions. Météorage helps companies to better understand the challenges of thunderstorm risk minimisation. WHY BOTHER WITH LIGHTNING RISK MITIGATION SOLUTIONS? Lightning risk mitigation can include stopping unloading activities, interrupting maintenance operations, taking personnel to safety, and issuing safety instructions for pipeline operations during a storm. Some daily operations in the sector, especially those involving the handling of hydrocarbons, a highly flammable material, are exposed to a higher risk of lightning. In addition, some buildings, such as oil plants...