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Petro Guardian Operations Acquired by ENRG Lightning Protection
October 30, 2025 – Petro Guardian, LLC has completed the sale of its lightning protection installation and inspection assets to ENRG Lightning Protection. Effective immediately, ENRG

Behind the Inspections: A Conversation with Shawn Barber
Each team at Petro Guardian has worked hard to maintain our standing as an industry leader in lightning and surge protection for oil and gas

Getting to Know Don: A Candid Conversation
Every employee is very different in their own respect here at Petro Guardian. However, two things remain consistent, they all enjoy what they do, and

Highlights from the 2021 Lightning Report
Each year, Vaisala, the global leader in weather and industrial measurements, releases a report that provides a comprehensive overview of lightning strikes detected across the

Petro Guardian Welcomes Alex Salazar to the Team
Petro Guardian is happy to announce and welcome Alex Salazar as the Petro Guardian team’s safety manager. Alex is a native of West Texas and was born

Wintertime Static Electricity and the Risks at Production Sites
Have you ever noticed that in the winter your hair is just a little frizzier when you brush it, your clothes are a little clingier

Petro Guardian Welcomes Javier Mesa to the Team
Petro Guardian is proud to announce and welcome Javier Mesa as the team’s new account manager. In this role, Javier will be responsible for the growth

Storm Season 2021
Storm season is coming, and that means so are the tank battery fires! Last year, hundreds of tanks were destroyed by lightning – so many that

Petro Guardian Announces Sale of Stake in Lythix, LLC to Fusion Engineering
Lacombe, LA, Release: April 15, 2021. For Immediate Release Petro Guardian, an industry leader in physical asset protection, electrical services, and inspection services for oil and gas

Petro Guardian Inspection Expands Inspection Program
Services Offered By The Petro Guardian Team: Lightning Protection (Both Dissipation and Catenary) Static Protection Grounding & Bonding Electrical Services Inspection Services Turnkey Installation Petro

2020 Tank Battery Fires
In 2020, lightning strikes and sparks were responsible for 10+ fires and over 45 tank battery fires. These accidents can be dangerous and can cost

The 117 Year Old Problem Still Affecting The Oil & Gas Industry
The Petro Guardian team has been working to help our customers protect their assets from lightning for over 20 years, but tank battery fires caused