2025 marks the official launch of FGD’s products in the Middle East with a newly opened branch office in the UAE to better serve key clients in the region and across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Fire & Gas Detection Technologies Inc. (FGD) tackles the daily challenges that affect productivity, safety and profitability by offering solutions that minimise false alarms. FGD specialises in flame detection equipment designed to enhance workplace safety in the event of accidents and process failures.

FGD’s key markets include oil and gas, energy transition (including BESS sites and hydrogen) and waste recycling and energy facilities. Since its establishment in 2017, FGD’s team of experienced engineers has developed a range of flame detectors, including the FlameSpec series.

Since 2019 and 2020, FGD has been supplying products to customers in the Americas and Europe, respectively.

Global expansion and new branch office in the UAE

The branch, offering customer service, technical and sales support, is poised to meet the growing demand for advanced fire and gas detection technologies. Iain Evans, who has been promoted to President of FGD Middle East, will lead a team to fulfil the needs of customers across the region.

Innovative flame detection technology

One of the company’s standout offerings is its advanced flame detection technology, which includes both IR3 and UV-IR detectors. These technologies are well known in the Middle East, but FGD has significantly improved response times and false alarm rejection.

These products were created by the same engineers responsible for developing the original IR3 and UV-IR technologies still in use today. FGD’s core goal is to meet the industry’s ongoing need for safer and more reliable detection systems.

False alarms remain the most frequent issue for users of IR3 and UV-IR technology and these advancements address that challenge head-on with some truly innovative solutions, including FlameSpec CO2L, FlameSpec Blade and FlameSpec StretcH2.

With these enhancements, FGD’s FlameSpec family of detectors provides a significant leap forward in flame detection technology.

These products serve both traditional oil and gas industries and the emerging energy transition sectors, offering specialised solutions for hydrogen flame detection, spark and arc monitoring and avoiding false alarms from hot CO2 exhausts.

Additionally, these detectors can pinpoint the exact location of flames within their field of view.

Integrating video and AI technology for enhanced safety

In addition to these improvements, FGD has integrated video technology into its detection systems. This offers operators an added layer of security and provides them with real-time visual confirmation of any fire alarms.

Typically, security cameras are installed in safe areas such as the perimeter, entry gates and doors, but they rarely cover hazardous areas due to restricted access. However, FGD’s HD detectors allow operators to view these high-risk areas and even employ AI to detect movement, such as people or objects.

Given the vast amount of data operators must process, these devices help reduce information overload, ensuring that quick, informed decisions can be made in the event of an alarm.

FDG expand reach by launching in the Middle East: Summary

Fire & Gas Detection Technologies Inc has announced that they will be launching their services in the Middle East. Since 2019 and 20202, FDG have supplied products in America and Europe.