As Australia’s energy sector faces intensifying pressure to slash methane emissions and harden infrastructure against evolving climate risks, Flir is arriving at Energy Exchange Australia (EXA) 2026 with a suite of ‘invisible’ defence technologies.
From March 10-12 at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, the global leader in thermal imaging will transform Booth N30 into a hub for predictive maintenance and environmental stewardship. This year’s showcase also reflects the growing demand from Australia’s mining sector, where methane reduction, equipment reliability, and remote‑area monitoring have become critical operational priorities.
The centrepiece of the showcase addresses the industry’s most pressing hurdle: methane mitigation. Flir will demonstrate the G-Series and the uncooled GF77 Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) cameras, which allow operators to ‘see’ invisible gas leaks as they happen. In a move to support the stringent <a href="https://gulfeyenews.com/iata-focus-africa-to-spotlight-safety-connectivity-and-operational-efficiency/”>safety requirements of Western Australia’s LNG and processing hubs, the company is also highlighting the Gx320— a high‑resolution optical gas imaging camera designed to detect hydrocarbons, methane, and other VOC emissions with built‑in gas‑quantification analytics for industrial leak detection.
‘The energy transition isn’t just about new sources of power; it’s about the radical efficiency of existing ones,’ says Steve Blott, Senior Sales Manager, Australia & NZ. ‘Our presence at EXA 2026 is focused on giving Australian operators the tools to digitize their inspections and automate their safety protocols, moving from reactive repairs to proactive intelligence.’
Beyond handheld devices, the shift toward ‘Lights Out’ autonomous monitoring is represented by the A50/A70 and Axxx-Series smart sensors. These fixed thermal systems, along with the ruggedized A500f/A700f and FH-Series multispectral cameras, provide 24/7 surveillance for fire detection and critical asset monitoring. By integrating these sensors directly into industrial networks, facilities can identify thermal anomalies or security breaches long before they escalate into costly outages.
For utility and power professionals, the exhibit will feature the next generation of predictive maintenance. This includes the high-definition T-Series and the versatile Exx/iXX-Series, alongside the Si2-Series acoustic imaging cameras. The Si2-Series represents a paradigm shift in inspection, using ultrasonic sound visualization to detect pressurized air leaks and electrical partial discharge—faults that are often silent and invisible to the naked eye until a failure occurs.
Flir invites all EXA 2026 attendees to experience these technologies firsthand at Booth N30. As the Australian energy landscape pivots toward a lower-carbon future, the integration of advanced sensing remains the most effective way to ensure that transition is both safe and profitable.