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All-Energy Exhibition and Conference 2025

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Arnlea
Date Published:
May 20, 2025
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Date Updated:
October 15, 2025
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🌍 Last week, our CEO Allan Merritt attended the All-Energy Exhibition and Conference in Glasgow — the UK’s largest event for renewable and low carbon energy.

With the energy transition driving change across the sector, the conference was a timely opportunity to explore how digital technologies like Nexar support safer, smarter, and more sustainable asset management.“

All-Energy brought together the best minds from across the energy spectrum.

It was clear there’s a real appetite for proven digital solutions that can adapt to the demands of both traditional and emerging energy sectors,” said Allan Merritt, CEO of Arnlea.

Allan engaged with leaders from oil & gas, offshore wind, hydrogen, and CCUS, strengthening Arnlea’s role as a trusted partner through innovation, compliance, and energy sector expertise.

💬 If we missed you at the event, we’d love to connect – let’s continue the conversation.

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What equipment needs ATEX inspection?
Everything in a classified hazardous area. That covers electrical items (motors, lighting, junction boxes, panels, instrumentation) and non-electrical equipment where it has been assessed as a potential ignition source, such as rotating machinery or equipment that could generate static.‍
What standard governs ATEX inspections?
IEC 60079-17 (BS EN 60079-17 in the UK). It defines the three inspection grades, the four inspection types (initial, periodic, sample, special), and the requirements for inspection intervals and documentation.
How often should ATEX inspections be carried out?
IEC 60079-17 states that the interval between periodic inspections should not exceed three years, though this can be adjusted based on a documented risk assessment. Initial inspections must happen before commissioning. Portable apparatus typically needs inspecting every 12 months.
What are the three grades of Ex inspection?
Grade V (Visual) covers defects visible without tools, with equipment energised. Grade C (Close) covers defects found using hand tools and access equipment. Grade D (Detailed) covers defects found by opening enclosures and using test equipment, with the equipment de-energised.
What is ATEX/IECEx inspection?
It is the systematic examination of equipment installed in hazardous areas to verify it remains safe, correctly installed, and compliant with explosion protection standards. The process is governed by IEC 60079-17 and is a legal requirement under ATEX (in Europe) and DSEAR (in the UK).
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