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You have lightning protection, but are your assets safe?
Forty percent of sites are compromised within the first year of installation. This can be due to weather corrosion, repairs, replacements, or maintenance, and a

Why Chem Tank Protection is Critical
It’s the middle of May and storm season is upon us. We’ve seen a number of tank battery fires this summer, but we’ve also seen

A Discussion About Catenary with Bear Grissom
Bear Grissom is the Director of the Electrical Division for Petro Guardian. He has been in the industry for over 20 years and is our expert

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

Tank Venting and Lightning Protection
As leaders and experts in the lightning protection industry, it is our job to identify any problems at your facility and propose the safest solution

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