Synectics has announced the latest evolution of its COEX camera range, featuring integrated infrared (IR) illumination and enhanced AI-driven edge analytics designed to improve safety, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in hazardous and industrial environments. These new capabilities will be showcased at ADIPEC 2025, where the company will also mark the 40th anniversary of the COEX brand.
At stand 15548 in Hall 15 – The Chevron Hall – visitors will see how Synectics’ COEX hazardous and safe area camera stations, together with its Synergy software platform, are being used to deliver smarter surveillance for oil, gas, and transitional energy projects.
A new generation of edge intelligence
The latest COEX cameras integrate powerful edge-based processing to bring AI directly to the point of capture. Alongside existing capabilities such as intrusion detection and object tracking, the updated models now support PPE detection – a function traditionally performed by control room systems.
Darren Alder, Head of Oil & Gas at Synectics, said: “By embedding advanced analytics within the COEX camera itself, we’re reducing dependency on external servers and infrastructure. This approach ensures lower latency, improved scalability, and more efficient use of network resources. Operators benefit from faster, real-time intelligence that supports critical decision-making in complex environments.”
Integrated IR illumination simplifies performance upgrades
Synectics has also introduced built-in infrared illumination across its COEX portfolio. This addition enhances visibility in low-light or no-light conditions without requiring separate lighting systems, reducing installation and maintenance costs. “For security and process monitoring, integrated IR makes a significant difference to performance and cost efficiency,” Alder added.
Recognising the financial and logistical challenges faced by brownfield sites and vessel operators, Synectics has released a practical guide for planning surveillance upgrades. The guide outlines how operators can extend asset life and future-proof systems by leveraging existing infrastructure rather than pursuing complete replacements. It will be available at ADIPEC and for download from the company’s website.
Synectics’ COEX range has long been established in the oil and gas industry, deployed across offshore platforms, FPSOs, refineries, and gas processing facilities. The company is now increasingly supporting renewable and transitional energy projects, including carbon capture plants, offshore wind farms, and hydrogen production sites.
Ross Chapman, International Business Development Manager at Synectics, commented: “Operators are seeking technology that delivers immediate operational value while aligning with the long-term direction of the energy sector. Our COEX cameras and Synergy software meet these needs, combining resilience and intelligence for both traditional hydrocarbons and renewables.”
With four decades of field-proven performance and a focus on edge-based AI innovation, Synectics’ latest COEX solutions demonstrate how surveillance technology is evolving to meet the demands of a changing energy landscape.