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The 2023 AGA Conference & Expo was a stellar showcase and informative event. We had a blast networking and sharing how Heath safeguards the environment and our communities utilizing Heath leak detection and damage prevention technologies and services.

Check out the quick recap of Heath’s presence at AGA here!

Pressure continues throughout the World against fossil fuels; in the case of natural gas, it is the fear of methane emissions, a major component in natural gas and a greenhouse gas (GHG) as a contributor to climate change. Natural gas companies are under constant scrutiny to reduce methane emissions from the wellhead through gas gathering, processing, transmission, distribution and up through and including the customer burner tip. The issue is two-fold, as methane emissions through leaks and other operational processes create concerns for public safety in addition to lost and unaccounted-for revenue losses.

Gas companies have always conducted natural gas leak detection surveys primarily using portable technologies with sensitivity requirements in the parts per million (ppm) detection range and carried by the person as they walk the pipeline assets. Surveys are generally done on a time requirement, whether it be annual, 3-year or a 5-year inspection, based on State and Federal regulations. Natural gas is also odorized with a distinct odor. In the event of a gas release, the public can smell it and notify the appropriate authorities. Thus, between scheduled compliance leakage surveys and customer leak and odor calls has been a proven approach to reducing leaks within a pipeline network.

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Natural gas companies across the United States are realizing the importance of using technology for the detection of natural gas leaks in our communities and not relying simply on the human nose. The DeNova Detect® ML-310ES Natural Gas Detector can take the guesswork out of the equation for home or business owners when it comes to a potential natural gas leak. The ML-310ES gas detector uses micro-electromechanical systems or MEMS which allows for a more accurate and quicker response time to a leak at 10% LEL. The result allows emergency personnel to respond quickly for and an increased window of time to safely evacuate the area. The goal remains the same – protecting lives and property.

SIMPLE HOME/BUSINESS OWNER INSTALLATION

The battery powered device can be installed by the consumer by simply securing it on the wall close to ceiling where natural gas is more accurately detected.

OFFERS AND CONSUMER EDUCATION

Consumers have heard of smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, but most have never heard of one for natural gas. Supplying or offering natural gas detectors is an excellent opportunity to promote their use and reinforce safety messaging surrounding natural gas. Implementing an education program around discounted or even free natural gas detectors is the perfect way to enhance public image and safety surrounding the use of natural gas.

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INTERESTED IN CONNECTED DEVICES?

Heath also offers connected devices that takes the onus off of the consumer to respond to a natural gas alarm. Our connected devices operate on either the LoRaWAN or Itron Gen 5 Networks. They feature the same 10% LEL alarm threshold utilizing MEMS sensor technology.

We’re excited to be the exclusive distributor of DeNova Detect natural gas alarms to the natural gas utility industry in the United States.Click Here to learn how these devices can be deployed across your system.

The partnership will expand availability of alarms to improve public safety and reduce the risk of potential incidents

 Houston, TX – January 19, 2023 – Heath Consultants Incorporated, the leading methane detection equipment manufacturer, developer and service provider to the natural gas industry, today announced a landmark agreement with New Cosmos USA, Inc. to be the exclusive distributor of its best-in-class DeNova Detect AMI residential methane gas alarms to natural gas utilities in the United States. New Cosmos USA, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of New Cosmos Electric Co., Ltd., which has a 70% market share in the residential methane gas alarm market in Japan and has sold more than 70 million residential methane gas alarms worldwide.

DeNova Detect alarms are proven by third-party testing to offer the most nuisance-resistant, effective, and reliable solution to alert occupants of a potential safety hazard well before any possibility of an incident. With Denova Detect alarms, utilities can monitor alarms and respond quickly, a major benefit to both consumers and first responders. New Cosmos USA, Inc. has successfully deployed over 250,000 alarms in partnership with major US utilities with virtually zero false alarms.

The demand is rising for residential methane gas alarms in the U.S., driven both by natural gas utilities’ desire to reduce the risk of natural gas incidents, and by safety standards on the horizon from regulatory agencies, including UL and NFPA.

“Between New Cosmos USA, Inc. and Heath Consultants combined, we’re able to build on over 150 years of successful natural gas leak detection for gas utility partners. Having developed the first gas alarm in the world, we’re the longest standing supplier of natural gas alarm products to the gas utility industry. We’re extremely excited about this new strategic partnership leveraging complimentary portfolios. Most importantly, we have a shared core mission of protecting life and property which we will continue to prioritize as we move forward,” states Ron Lazarus, COO of New Cosmos USA, Inc.

About Heath Consultants

Heath Consultants Incorporated is a third-generation, family-owned business founded in 1933 and it virtually invented what has become today’s utility related methane leak detection industry.  Heath develops, manufactures, and distributes a wide variety of sophisticated methane detection products designed to reduce harmful environmental emissions and protect life and property.  It also provides methane leak detection and related services to gas utilities through its 1,600 highly trained service personnel nationwide. Heath is a woman owned business, certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). For more information on Heath’s products or services, visit heathus.com.

About New Cosmos USA Inc. 

New Cosmos Electric has been a leading global supplier of gas detectors and gas alarm systems for more than 60 years. New Cosmos Electric formed a wholly owned subsidiary – New Cosmos USA, Inc., in 2018. New Cosmos USA is headquartered in Lisle, IL, and has developed the DeNova Detect brand to provide gas alarms to some of the largest utility companies in the U.S. today. We are the leading supplier of residential methane detectors in the global market and our mission is to protect life and property with innovative natural gas safety products. Our team remains committed to deliver cutting-edge safety solutions to our customers in order to detect and protect what matters most. For more information on DeNova Detect’s life and property saving natural gas alarms, please visit: www.DeNovaDetect.com.

Stand-off methane laser detector for Gas Filled Occupancy response

HOUSTON – December 14, 2022 – Heath Consultants Incorporated (HCI) is thrilled to announce its distribution agreement for the Laser Methane SMART. The new laser detector, which uses TDLAS technology to identify methane gas leaks, will be a valuable addition to HCI’s line of products for the natural gas industry and fire/first responder market.

Numerous public safety agencies and utilities have a need for accurate data regarding the energy release potential associated with accumulated natural gas inside structures. However, due to its unique characteristics and the lack of specific information on this topic, the development and implementation of procedures are challenging. As a consequence, some gas utilities adopted the 100-meter (330 ft.) evacuation distance prescribed by the Department of Transportation as a standard for responding to natural gas leaks in open areas. Meanwhile, other utilities established safe evacuation zones based on their own criteria. These approaches acknowledge the need for efficient procedures when responding to such emergencies and form an example of innovative risk mitigation practices.

Natural gas utility workers are highly trained to respond quickly when a natural gas leak is reported. They work alongside public safety personnel, who, on occasion, detect an accumulation of natural gas inside structures to the point where it is deemed necessary to evacuate. In these cases, the natural gas company deploys a Customer Service Leak and Odor Investigator to investigate the gas source. This combination of experienced personnel ensures quick action and swift resolution for any potential danger posed by natural gas leaks.

Heath Consultants has responded to the growing interest in Gas Filled Occupancy (GFO) guidelines with its latest product: the Laser Methane SMART. This device is a state-of-the-art portable tool designed to help Customer Service Leak and Odor Investigators detect natural gas from up to 98+ feet away. The Laser Methane SMART is lightweight and simple to use, weighing only 1.1 pounds and standing 8 inches tall, which is perfect for investigators to carry in their pocket when out on a call.

The highly portable Laser Methane SMART stand-off methane laser detector is designed specifically for GFO response, with its compact size and simple operation.

Heath’s TDLAS laser lineup provides invaluable aid to both natural gas companies and fire/first responders. Its RMLD-CS gives these companies a groundbreaking way to survey leaks in their value chain, while the RMLD-FR is designed to provide fire and first responders with a tailored solution for responding to natural gas emergencies. Together, these tools offer far-reaching help that spans environments from industrial plants all the way through to spaces at risk of hazardous explosions. Through the comprehensive reach of its products, Heath ensures that everyone involved in managing and responding to potential disasters involving methane makes use of effective solutions.

For more information, visit https://heathus.com/product_category/gas/laser-based/.

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The sale allows for expanded identification and remediation of natural gas emissions

HOUSTON, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Heath Consultants Incorporated, a leader in natural gas (methane) detection and technology services for almost 90 years, announced the completion of another large equipment sale to Diversified Energy Company PLC (“Diversified”) that will continue to support their efforts in the expansion of its emissions detection capabilities.

This most recent sale included a combination of the highly successful RMLD-CS™, SEMTECH® HI-FLOW 2, EyeCGas 2.0®, EyeCSite® and GT-44 Series multi-application instrument. The RMLD-CS is an intrinsically safe, highly advanced technology capable of detecting methane leaks remotely utilizing tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS). The HI-FLOW 2 utilizes TDLAS for the accurate measurement of fugitive methane with direct quantification of leaks. EyeCGas 2.0 is a rugged, OOOOa compliant, hand-held camera that uses thermal imaging technology for the detection of gas leaks and fugitive emissions. EyeCSite is the industry-leading quantification software, offering a wide-range of functionalities that detects, alerts and quantifies emissions.

The addition of these instruments will complement the Diversified’s demonstrated operational focus on environmental stewardship. Portable methane emissions detection devices will allow the Company’s personnel to identify and remediate emissions otherwise undetectable using traditional techniques.

“Heath’s innovative products have led to safer survey practices for both gas utilities and within our field services division. These breakthroughs in technology are due in large part to the efforts of our engineering and marketing experts who research and develop new products and services through strategic partnerships with well-recognized research and development organizations and industry trade associations,” said a spokesperson for Heath.

Heath Consultants is a family-owned business founded in 1933. Milton Heath Sr. started out providing line clearing services to New England utilities. Now, three generations later, the company is still owned and operated by the Heath family, and their reputation for quality products has reached Worldwide.

Heath partners with well-recognized research and development organizations and industry trade associations to provide state-of-the-art products and services to various utility markets, including products specifically designed to detect greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and services for environmental safety. Heath is certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

Heath is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with locations throughout the United States. For more information, visit heathus.com.

Diversified Energy Company PLC is an independent energy company engaged in the production, marketing and transportation of primarily natural gas related to its synergistic US onshore upstream and midstream assets.

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HOUSTON – October 18, 2022 – In response to a natural gas leak call, Sterling Heights Fire Department (SHFD) successfully deployed their new RMLD-FR to remotely detect natural gas through the window of a residence. The leak occurred when a contractor attempting to change the water meter within the residence, accidentally broke a gas line with no working gas valve in the basement. The contractor immediately left the residence and called SHFD from a safe distance.

Upon arriving at the scene and conducting a quick investigation the RMLD-FR was used to detect natural gas through the basement window with a first read of 2,700 PPM. With the high PPM reading, SHFD broke a basement window and brought in a battery-operated fan to ventilate the residence. The fan was placed at the front door while SHFD continued to monitor the natural gas concentration utilizing the RMLD-FR. Air exiting the broken-out basement window was reading at 6% LEL. After forty-five minutes the residence was down to 35 PPM of natural gas and cleared for entry by the utility representative on-site.

“Sterling Heights Fire Department began using the RMLD-FR this year and it has already proven to be an extremely useful tool. Prior to having this equipment, we would send firefighters into a structure with a gas leak in full gear, SCBA and air monitor, not knowing the levels we were going into until we were possibly in a danger zone. This detector has given us a tactical advantage to determine high natural gas levels within a structure from a safe distance,” states William Walker, Battalion Chief of Sterling Heights Fire Department.

The RMLD-FR is a reliable and quick way to detect the presence of methane. Using Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS), the operator can shine a beam through most windows and common venting points. The audible and visual signal indicates the level of methane present, allowing first responders to make quick decisions about how to control the gas and ignition sources. In addition to its fast detection time, the RMLD-FR features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS capability and more. This makes it a versatile tool that can be used in various situations.

About Sterling Heights

Founded in 1968, the City of Sterling Heights continues to be a vibrant, inclusive community for residents and businesses that is safe, active, progressive and distinctive. The Sterling Heights 2030 Visioning Plan creates a bold vision for an exceptional quality of life, offering distinctive neighborhoods, a world-class library, 31 parks and green spaces, and low tax and crime rates. With roughly 133,000 residents, it is the second-largest suburb in Metro Detroit and the fourth- largest city in Michigan. To learn more, visit sterling-heights.net.

About Heath Consultants

Heath Consultants Incorporated is a third-generation, family-owned business founded in 1933 by Milton Heath Sr., who started out providing line clearing services to New England utilities. Heath partners with well-recognized research and development organizations and industry trade associations to provide state-of-the-art products and services to various utility markets, including products specifically designed to detect greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and services for environmental safety. Heath is certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). For more information on Heath’s products or services, visit heathus.com.

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Heath Consultants Incorporated has been involved in the Natural Gas Leak Detection business for over 88 years. Through these years we have been instrumental in the development of revolutionary technologies and field services for public safety and the protection of life and property around the World.

We’ve come a long way from our humble beginnings to where we are today in protecting our planet with respect to atmospheric releases of natural gas (methane), which we recognize as a contributor to climate change.

Take the time to view our video animation to see how we view the future of leak survey and its connection to our Leak Survey Analytics (LSA) software suite.

Heath’s RMLD line has led to safer survey practices

HOUSTON – August 18, 2022 – Heath Consultants is pleased to announce it will soon be bolstering its RMLD line of products that continue to exceed expectations in multiple marketplaces across the natural gas supply value chain, oil and gas, and at fire departments. With their state-of-the-art features, the RMLD line of products continue Heath’s 89-year history of industry-leading innovation for natural gas lek detection.

The team is currently collaborating with our long-standing partner Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI) to develop another TDLAS-based technology – the RMLD-QGI (Quantitative Gas Imager). This new product leverages the latest technology to provide an even more accurate and reliable solution for detecting and quantifying methane concentration, all from a safe distance.

The RMLD-QGI is designed to serve as a lower-cost, higher-performance, enhanced-functionality replacement for traditional, passive non-quantitative, mid-infrared Optical Gas Imagers (OGI) that are utilized to comply with natural gas infrastructure Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) requirements. The RMLD-QGI will enable prioritization of repairs based on leak rate concentration, reduce costs to locate high-priority leaks, enhance worker and public safety, support Greenhouse Gas Inventory (GHGI) estimation and reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) environmental impact. With its state-of-the-art features, this new addition to the RMLD line will keep Heath Consultants at the forefront of the leak detection industry.

The RMLD-CS^™ is Intrinsically Safety (IS) with a Class I, Division II rating, allowing operators to use it indoors and within potentially hazardous environments, such as compressor stations. With detection up to 100 feet, operators can safely survey areas that may be difficult to reach, like busy roadways, yards with dogs, fenced-off areas, compressor stations, overhead piping and other hard-to-access places. The RMLD-CS features a graphical user interface, internal data logging, GPS functionality, color camera and display and offers a complimentary phone app.

The RMLD-First Responder (RMLD-FR^™) enables fire service/ first responder personnel to establish from a safe distance, the presence of methane gas in a potentially explosive building without putting themselves in harm’s way. It allows for the rapid scan of a structure’s standard venting points to detect natural gas prior to entering. With its simple operation, the RMLD-FR is an essential tool for fire service/ first responder personnel who are called to address fire and natural gas emergencies. The RMLD-FR provides many of the same functions and features as the RMLD-CS, plus a streamlined user interface specifically for first responders including a built-in alarm that alerts users when gas concentrations exceed safety levels.

“Heath Consultants Incorporated has been involved in tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS) since the release of the original RMLD-IS in 2005. We are excited about the latest models for methane/natural gas leak detection and measurement to the Oil & Gas sector with the RMLD-QGI, and helping the Fire Service with the RMLD-FR and the Natural Gas industry with the RMLD-CS. All of these devices are technology game-changers that provide public safety and the protection of the environment from the release of methane as a GHG emission,” said Paul D. Wehnert, Heath Executive Vice President/CMO.

For additional information, call Heath’s Customer Service Department at 713-844-1300 or visit heathus.com/product_category/gas/laser-based.

About Heath Consultants
Heath Consultants Incorporated is a third-generation, family-owned business founded in 1933 by Milton Heath Sr., who started out providing line clearing services to New England utilities. Heath partners with well-recognized research and development organizations and industry trade associations to provide state-of-the-art products and services to various utility markets, including products specifically designed to detect greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and services for environmental safety. Heath is certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). For more information on Heath’s products or services, visit heathus.com.

About Physical Sciences Inc.
Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI) provides contract research and development services in a wide diversity of technical areas to both government and commercial customers. PSI’s interests span basic research to technology development, emphasizing applied research. PSI develops advanced technologies for aerospace, chemical, defense, energy, environmental, manufacturing and medical applications. Core technologies have been developed with more than $500 million of federal and industrial funding over three and a half decades of operations, a period in which PSI has acquired an international reputation for technical excellence and innovation. For more information, please visit www.psicorp.com.

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The sale included over 500 hand-held methane emissions detection devices

HOUSTON – February 14, 2022 – Heath Consultants Incorporated, a leader in natural gas (methane) detection and technology services for almost 90 years, announced the completion of a large equipment sale to Diversified Energy Company PLC that will enable their company to expand its emissions detection capabilities.

Diversified purchased over 500 of Heath’s hand-held methane emissions detection devices for use primarily in its Appalachia operating area, which will complement the company’s demonstrated operational focus on environmental stewardship. Portable methane emissions detection devices will empower Diversified’s personnel to identify and remediate emissions otherwise undetectable using traditional techniques.

The sale included a combination of the highly successful RMLD-CS™, GT-44 Series multi-application instruments and associated instrument calibration systems. The RMLD-CS is an intrinsically safe, highly advanced technology capable of detecting methane leaks remotely utilizing tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS).

The GT-44 Series are multi-application instruments, satisfying the needs of field technicians within a single unit. The GT-44 will be used for natural gas leak detection with PPM, LEL and Volume Gas. “Heath’s innovative products have led to safer survey practices for both gas utilities and within our field services division. These breakthroughs in technology are due in large part to the efforts of our engineering and marketing experts who research and develop new products and services through strategic partnerships with well-recognized research and development organizations and industry trade associations,” said a spokesperson for Heath.

Heath Consultants is a family-owned business founded in 1933. Milton Heath Sr. started out providing line clearing services to New England utilities. Now, three generations later, the company is still owned and operated by the Heath family, and their reputation for quality products has reached across the U.S.

Heath partners with well-recognized research and development organizations and industry trade associations to provide state-of-the-art products and services to various utility markets, including products specifically designed to detect greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and services for environmental safety. Heath is certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

Heath is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with locations throughout the United States. For more information, visit heathus.com.

Diversified is a Birmingham, AL-based independent energy company.

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Sale consists of 1,500+ natural gas leak detection and pinpointing instruments and 170 odor intensity test instruments

HOUSTON – January 26, 2022 – Heath Consultants Incorporated, a leader in natural gas (methane) detection and technology services for almost 90 years, recently closed an $18.5 million product sale to one of the nation’s largest natural gas distribution utilities on the West Coast. The sale consisted of over 1,500 natural gas leak detection and pinpointing instruments and 170 odor intensity test instruments.

Heath is the exclusive distributor of a wide range of gas detection, pipe and cable locating, and odorant analysis equipment. The company consistently demonstrates complete reliability in reducing leakage and maximizing pipeline integrity through its products and services.

Pipeline leak detection is performed by utilities for the safe operation of their assets, public safety and environmental stewardship.

This most recent sale included a combination of the highly successful RMLD-CS™, laser-based detectors, infrared and multi-functional technologies. The RMLD-CS is an intrinsically safe, highly advanced technology capable of detecting methane leaks remotely utilizing tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS). The Detecto Pak-Infrared+ (DP-IR+™) was designed to detect methane only, reducing methane emissions and false alarms and improving the safety and productivity of mobile and walking surveys with rapid response times. Heath’s Multi-Function Gas Detectors, such as the Gasurveyor 500 and Gasurveyor 700, are the most flexible instruments on the market due to the wide range of features available, including detecting flammable gases and vapors.

Heath Consultants Incorporated is a third-generation, family-owned business founded in 1933 by Milton Heath Sr., who started out providing line clearing services to New England utilities. Heath partners with well-recognized research and development organizations and industry trade associations to provide state-of-the-art products and services to various utility markets, including products specifically designed to detect greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and services for environmental safety. Heath is certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

“Heath’s innovative products have led to safer survey practices for both gas utilities and within our field services division. These breakthroughs in technology are due in large part to the efforts of our engineering and marketing experts who research and develop new products and services through strategic partnerships with well-recognized research and development organizations and industry trade associations,” said a spokesperson for Heath.

Heath is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with locations throughout the United States. For more information, visit heathus.com.

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Heath Consultants Incorporated has been involved in the Natural Gas Leak Detection business for over 88 years. Through these years we have been instrumental in the development of revolutionary technologies and field services for public safety and the protection of life and property around the World.

We’ve come a long way from our humble beginnings to where we are today in protecting our planet with respect to atmospheric releases of natural gas (methane), which we recognize as a contributor to climate change.

Take the time to view our video animation to see how we view the future of leak survey and its connection to our Leak Survey Analytics (LSA) software suite.