Synectics, a provider of advanced security and surveillance solutions, will showcase its latest COEX camera innovations at ADIPEC 2026, highlighting technologies designed to improve operational visibility, safety and resilience across the energy sector.
The company will focus on three developments: adaptive infrared (IR) imaging, edge analytics for applications such as personal protective equipment (PPE) detection, and connectivity to private 5G networks.
The technologies aim to help oil and gas operators improve image quality in
challenging conditions, identify potential safety issues and extend
surveillance coverage to locations where installing data cabling is costly or
impractical.
Darren Alder, Head of Global Energy at Synectics, said:
“More resilient energy operations start with a clearer picture. Operators need
reliable information about what is happening across their facilities, including
locations where monitoring has been difficult or costly to establish.
“That means improving image quality, drawing attention to
potential safety issues and making cameras easier to deploy where they are
needed. Improvements in these areas help teams make informed decisions sooner
and reduce manual effort. At ADIPEC, we’ll show operators what that looks like
in practice and how to get more value from their surveillance and network
investment.”
Adaptive imaging for challenging environments
Synectics will demonstrate how COEX adaptive IR technology
adjusts illumination according to scene conditions, subject distance and
surface reflectivity. The system is designed to address common nighttime
monitoring challenges, including glare and reflective pipework, which can cause
nearby objects to appear overexposed while leaving other areas unclear.
By delivering more consistent imagery and reducing the need
for manual adjustments, the technology can support remote verification at
offshore and isolated facilities, helping operators determine whether physical
intervention is necessary before committing personnel and resources.
Edge analytics to support safety and security
The company will also demonstrate edge analytics
capabilities integrated into COEX IP cameras. These include intrusion,
abandoned-object, object-removal, wrong-direction and loitering detection,
alongside people and vehicle counting.
PPE detection will be a key focus, with cameras configured
to alert operators when required protective equipment, such as hard hats,
goggles, gloves and high-visibility clothing, is not detected in designated
areas. Available functions depend on the camera model, firmware and deployment.
Processing video at the camera can reduce bandwidth
requirements and central processing demands while directing operators’
attention to events requiring review. Alerts and recorded evidence can support
safety assessments, investigations and follow-up procedures.
Private 5G connectivity expands deployment options
Synectics will present new private 5G connectivity
capabilities for COEX cameras, offering greater flexibility to install or
relocate surveillance equipment without relying entirely on new fixed data
cabling.
The technology could support temporary work areas, changing
facilities and difficult-to-cable locations within network coverage, subject to
site-specific power and connectivity requirements.
The developments build on more than four decades of COEX engineering for harsh and hazardous environments. Synectics’ surveillance solutions support monitoring across onshore facilities, offshore assets and renewable energy operations. -OGN/TradeArabia News Service
