Learning Resources
Everything you need to understand OGI camera technology, the inspection process, and how to become a certified operator in Africa.
Video Library
Introduction to OGI Camera Technology
An overview of Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) cameras — how they detect gas leaks invisible to the naked eye and why they are the standard tool for emissions inspection.
Operator Training & Certification
A step-by-step walkthrough of the OpGal Africa certification pathway — from initial training and assessment through to annual refresher requirements.
How the Registry Works
Learn how the OpGal Africa Registry stores, maintains, and publishes operator compliance records, and how regulators use the registry for verification.
About OGI Camera Technology
What Is an OGI Camera?
An Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) camera is a specialised infrared device that visualises gas leaks in real time — gases that are completely invisible to conventional cameras and the human eye. By converting infrared radiation into a visible image, OGI cameras let trained operators pinpoint emission sources quickly and safely without shutting down equipment.
Why Certification Matters
Misidentifying or missing a gas leak carries serious safety and environmental consequences. The OpGal Africa Registry ensures that only trained, assessed, and regularly audited operators are deployed on inspection assignments. Certification is renewed annually and compliance is tracked continuously.
Pan-African Coverage
The registry covers operators across multiple African countries including Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and more. Each operator is assigned a unique Registry ID that is publicly searchable, ensuring transparency and accountability across borders.
The Inspection Process
A standard OGI inspection involves a certified operator scanning equipment with a calibrated OGI camera under defined environmental conditions. Results are documented, audited against registry records, and any deficiencies trigger a remediation and retraining workflow.
Certification Levels
Core OGI camera operation under direct supervision. Covers equipment handling, basic gas detection principles, and safety protocols.
Independent field operation including data recording, basic report writing, and interpretation of common gas signatures.
Advanced analysis, complex site inspections, mentoring of lower-level operators, and submission of comprehensive compliance reports.
Ready to Join the Registry?
If you are a trained OGI camera operator, apply to have your certification recognised on the OpGal Africa Registry. Membership gives you a verifiable public record and access to the Operator Portal.