Opgal
Opgal Optronic Industries is an Israeli designer and manufacturer of Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) and thermal cameras used by oil & gas, petrochemical, natural gas, and energy operators to detect, visualize, and quantify methane, VOC, CO2, CO, and ammonia leaks in more than 60 countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersTirat Karmel, Israel
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Opgal does
Opgal Optronic Industries Ltd. is an Israeli designer and manufacturer of Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) cameras and thermal imaging systems used to detect, visualize, and quantify gas leaks in oil & gas, petrochemical, natural gas, and energy facilities. The product portfolio spans cooled MWIR and uncooled LWIR handheld cameras (EyeCGas 2.0, EyeCGas Multi, EyeCGas Mini, and CO/CO2/Long-Range/Fly variants), fixed 24/7 continuous monitoring systems (EyeCGas 24/7 PRO and the AI-driven Sentinuum24 in VOC, Methane, and Ammonia variants), and supporting software (EyeCSite QOGI quantification software and the Opgal Connect mobile app). Core technical differentiators include a patented replaceable multi-spectral filter (3.2–3.4μm, 3.3–3.5μm, 4.2–4.4μm) that lets a single camera image methane, heavier VOCs, and CO2; NETD <10mK thermal sensitivity enabling third-party-verified detection of methane leaks as small as 0.35 g/hr; on-camera built-in quantification of concentration and mass flow without third-party products; detection of 400+ VOCs at ranges up to 10 km; and a dense set of hazardous-location and emissions-compliance certifications (IECEX, ATEX, ANSI, CSA Class I & II Div.2, EPA Appendix K, NSPS OOOOa/b/c, OGMP 2.0).
The company operates a B2B enterprise model, selling primarily to oil & gas operators and industrial emitters through direct enterprise sales, a global distributor network covering more than 60 countries, an expanding distribution agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific, and an HUVR platform integration for asset-linked LDAR inspection workflows. Revenue streams are dominated by hardware sales, complemented by subscription/recurring software (EyeCSite QOGI), certification training services, and short-term camera rentals. Opgal was acquired by Gevasol effective August 1, 2025; Opgal continues to operate under its established brand, retaining its team and customer commitments. The company does not publicly disclose revenue and no venture capital or private equity funding rounds were identified in the available sources.
Opgal firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Opgal
- Legal name
- Opgal Optronic Industries Ltd.
- Website
- https://opgal.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Opgal Optronic Industries is an Israeli designer and manufacturer of Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) and thermal cameras used by oil & gas, petrochemical, natural gas, and energy operators to detect, visualize, and quantify methane, VOC, CO2, CO, and ammonia leaks in more than 60 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Opgal industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Optical Gas Imaging & Thermal Imaging Equipment
- NAICS
- Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Advanced Leak Quantification & Emissions Measurement (Methane Quantification/OGI/Flux) (EUAJADAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Fixed Gas Detection & Continuous Monitoring (Sensors/IoT/Telemetry) (EUAJADAB), Fugitive Emissions & Leak Detection (LDAR, OGI, Methane) (EUAHADAB), Gas Leak Detection & Survey Services (Mobile/Walking/Vehicle-Based) (EUAJADAA)
Keywords
Where Opgal is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tirat Karmel
- HQ country
- Israel
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices1 record
Markets served
Opgal business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- OGI and Thermal Camera Hardware: Sale of handheld and fixed optical gas imaging cameras including EyeCGas 2.0, EyeCGas Mini, Sentinuum24, and related accessories. The company sells directly and through global distribution partners.
- EyeCSite QOGI Software: Quantification software for OGI cameras that calculates gas concentration and mass flow rates from plume analysis. Includes EyeCSite QOGI product for extensive calculation of gas concentration across the OGI frame.
- Sentinuum24 Continuous Monitoring: 24/7 automated fixed monitoring solutions with AI-driven detection. Available in VOC, Methane, and Ammonia variants for continuous facility monitoring.
- OGI Certification Training: Training programs for OGI certification to meet EPA Appendix K requirements for operators using optical gas imaging cameras.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Camera rental options available |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Enterprise direct sales |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Opgal product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Opgal develops and manufactures Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) and thermal imaging cameras and electro-optical systems for industrial gas leak detection and emission monitoring. The portfolio includes cooled and uncooled handheld OGI cameras, fixed automated 24/7 monitoring systems with AI-driven detection, drone/airborne OGI solutions, and quantification software used by oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, and energy operators across more than 60 countries.
Product overview
Opgal is a global leader in Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) and thermal camera solutions for the oil, gas, and energy sectors, with over 40 years of field-proven experience. The product portfolio centers on three categories: (1) Handheld OGI cameras including EyeCGas 2.0 (cooled, with built-in quantification), EyeCGas Multi (multi-spectral filters), EyeCGas MINI (uncooled, cost-effective), and specialized variants for CO2 and CO detection; (2) Fixed/automated 24/7 monitoring solutions including SENTINUUM24 (AI-powered, available in VOC, Methane, and Ammonia variants) and EyeCGas 24/7 PRO; and (3) Software products including EyeCSite QOGI (quantification software) and the Opgal Connect mobile app. The products are designed for LDAR (Leak Detection and Repair), regulatory compliance (NSPS OOOOa/b/c, OGMP 2.0, EPA Subpart W), and environmental monitoring, serving customers in over 60 countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- EyeCGas: Handheld Optical Gas Imaging camera product line for leak detection
- Sentinuum24
- EyeCSite
- EyeCGas 2.0
- EyeCGas Mini
- Opgal Connect
Products and services
- SENTINUUM24 Fully automated, fixed Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) solution providing continuous 24/7 detection, visualization, and alerting on gas emissions across oil & gas, petrochemical, and industrial facilities. Powered by advanced AI analytics and Opgal's proven infrared imaging technology. Available in VOC, Methane, and Ammonia variants.
- EyeCGas Multi
- EyeCGas Long Range
- EyeCGas Fly
- EYECGAS CO2
- EYECGAS CO
- EYECGAS MINI
- EyeCGas 24/7 PRO
- EyeCSite QOGI
- OPGAL CONNECT APP
- OGI Certification Training
Quantifiable outcome
- Methane leak detection as small as 0.35 gr/hr (verified by 3rd party)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Opgal
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Opgal technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability8 records
Feature8 records
Opgal partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- GevasolcoreGevasol acquired Opgal effective August 1, 2025. Opgal will continue to operate under its established brand, retaining its team and ongoing commitments to customers, partners, and innovation. This strategic acquisition expands Gevasol's portfolio into advanced emission monitoring and reduction technologies. Gideon Yadin, founder of Gevasol, stated 'We see Opgal as a front runner in emission reduction technologies—an area of growing importance to our planet.'
- HUVRflagshipHUVR Partner Network (HPN) integration allows customers to capture OGI and thermal images using Opgal's EyeCGas cameras and easily link them to assets on the HUVR platform. This end-to-end system collects, stores, and reports critical data, and eases reporting of fugitive emission inspections to government agencies. Bob Baughman, CEO of HUVR, noted users can expect to reduce inspection times by up to 40%.
- Thermo Fisher ScientificcoreExpanding distribution agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific for broader market reach. Thermo Fisher distributes Opgal's OGI and thermal imaging products to their customer base in scientific and industrial instrumentation markets.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Opgal competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- MSA Safety: MSA Safety produces fixed and portable gas detection instruments used in oil & gas, petrochemical, and utilities markets (Sierra Monitor, Senscient, General Monitors brands). Its fixed LEL and toxic gas detection systems compete with Opgal's SENTINUUM24 fixed OGI for continuous facility monitoring contracts.
- Dräger: Dräger manufactures portable gas detectors, fixed gas detection systems, and respiratory protection equipment for hazardous environments. Its installed combustible-gas detection base overlaps with Opgal's downstream continuous-monitoring competitors and competes for LDAR and safety monitoring budget.
- L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris manufactures infrared/electro-optical sensors and thermal imaging systems, including WESCAM-derived EO/IR platforms used in defense, security, and industrial surveillance. While primarily defense-oriented, its sensor and thermal-camera capabilities are technically comparable and represent an adjacent competitive threat in large-scale IR programs.
- Honeywell: Honeywell offers a broad portfolio of fixed and portable gas detection instruments, area monitors, and combustion analytics used across oil & gas, petrochemical, and industrial safety markets. Although not a direct OGI camera competitor, its gas-detection installed base competes for the same LDAR and emissions-compliance budgets as Opgal.
Direct peers
- Teledyne FLIR: Teledyne FLIR is the dominant manufacturer of Optical Gas Imaging cameras (FLIR GF series) and the most direct competitor to Opgal's EyeCGas product line. Both serve LDAR inspectors and oil & gas operators with EPA-compliant OGI hardware and compete on sensitivity, quantification, and certification breadth.
- InfraTec: InfraTec is a German manufacturer of high-end infrared and thermal imaging cameras used in industrial gas leak detection, radiometric measurement, and process monitoring. Its VarioCAM HD and ImageIR product lines are directly comparable to Opgal's cooled and uncooled OGI cameras.
- Seek Thermal: Seek Thermal manufactures compact thermal imaging cameras used across industrial, building, and public-safety applications. It competes with Opgal's uncooled EyeCGas Mini in lower-cost handheld thermography segments serving similar field-inspection use cases.
- Testo: Testo produces thermal imagers including the testo 883 and testo 890 configured for industrial leak detection and building diagnostics. Both companies compete in handheld thermal imaging for industrial inspection, with overlapping oil & gas, HVAC, and utility customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Opgal social profiles
Digital presenceOpgal compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
Opgal financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Opgal leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Opgal funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Opgal M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Opgal
What does Opgal do?
Opgal develops and manufactures Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) and thermal imaging cameras and electro-optical systems for industrial gas leak detection and emission monitoring. The portfolio includes cooled and uncooled handheld OGI cameras, fixed automated 24/7 monitoring systems with AI-driven detection, drone/airborne OGI solutions, and quantification software used by oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, and energy operators across more than 60 countries.
Is Opgal a public or private company?
Opgal is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Opgal founded?
Opgal was founded in 1985. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Opgal based?
Opgal is headquartered in Tirat Karmel, Israel, in the Middle East region.
How does Opgal make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. OGI and Thermal Camera Hardware is the primary driver. The others are eyeCSite QOGI Software, sentinuum24 Continuous Monitoring and OGI Certification Training.
Who are Opgal's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are MSA Safety, Dräger, L3Harris Technologies and Honeywell. Direct peers are Teledyne FLIR, InfraTec, Seek Thermal and Testo.
Does Opgal have an API?
No public API is recorded for Opgal.
What industry is Opgal in?
Opgal's product category is Optical Gas Imaging & Thermal Imaging Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAJADAK, Advanced Leak Quantification & Emissions Measurement (Methane Quantification/OGI/Flux), with a secondary code of EUAJADAB, Fixed Gas Detection & Continuous Monitoring (Sensors/IoT/Telemetry). Its NAICS code is 333132 and its SIC code is 3823.