Oil and gas refining is a critical process that converts crude oil and natural gas into a wide range of fuels, lubricants, and petrochemicals. This complex process involves the separation of low-value and high-grade components but can release harmful pollutants into the environment during processing.

The industry operates in a highly regulated framework. Globally, refineries are pressed to achieve ever greater environmental standards and to maintain high air and water quality. Often, improving environmental compliance is linked to improved asset integrity, both of which are driven by optimized maintenance and turnaround management to minimize Loss of Primary Containment (LOPC), or commonly referred to as leaks.