You Work Hard.We Keep You Safe.
PetroHab™ manufactures the oil & gas industry's premier Hot Work Safety Enclosures — ATEX & IECEx certified, US-patented, and trusted on five continents.
Pioneering the World's Most Advanced Hot Work Safety Enclosures
Based in Houston, Texas, PetroHab™ manufactures, leases, sells, and maintains the oil & gas industry's premier Hot Work Safety Enclosures — also known as Pressurized Welding Enclosures or Habitats. Our technologically advanced products are engineered to protect people working in hazardous environments where a controlled, pressurized space is essential to mitigate safety risks.
About PetroHab™The Right Enclosure for Every Operation
From offshore FPSOs to pipeline right-of-way, every PetroHab™ enclosure is built on our US-patented Quadra-Lock® panel system — ANSI/FM 4950 certified and field-proven worldwide.
Petro-Habitat™
Full-featured pressurized welding enclosure for the highest-risk environments. Interchangeable panels, pneumatic air supply, window and intrusion/protrusion panels. US Patent Nos. 9,545,775 & 9,517,609.
Petro-Shield™
Mobile, modular enclosure built for field operations. Expands in 4-foot increments. Aluminum tubular frame with D-ring tie-down. Optional air conditioner or heater.
Petro-Lite™
Lightweight, fast-deploy enclosure for scaffolding operations. Two-person setup in under 5 minutes. 1,000°F rated panels with 1,500°F vermiculite welding pad.
US Patented Technology
Quadra-Lock® Panel Interlocking Technology
PetroHab's proprietary Quadra-Lock® panel system is the structural backbone of every enclosure we manufacture. Panels are ANSI/FM 4950 certified, stitched with Kevlar thread, and engineered to withstand the most demanding hot work environments in the oil & gas industry.
Which product is right for your application?
Not sure which enclosure fits your project? Use this guide to find the right starting point, then contact our team for a detailed recommendation.
Petro-Habitat™
Fixed or semi-permanent hot work in Zone 1/2 classified areas
- Offshore platforms & FPSOs
- Refineries & petrochemical plants
- Requires Safe-Stop™ SSS integration
- Largest configuration options
Petro-Shield™
Mobile, field-deployable enclosure for pipeline and well-head work
- Pipeline hot work
- Well-head maintenance
- Expandable in 4-ft increments
- Optional climate control
Petro-Lite™
Rapid-deploy two-person enclosure for scaffolding and elevated work
- Scaffolding & elevated structures
- 5-minute setup, 2-person crew
- Carry-bag portable
- 1,000°F rated panels
Not sure which product fits your project? Our safety specialists can recommend the right enclosure for your specific application, site classification, and regulatory requirements.
Talk to a Safety SpecialistSafe-Stop™ Shutdown System
PetroHab's stress-tested Safe-Stop™ system automatically monitors pressure and gas levels inside every habitat. If unsafe conditions are detected — H2S, LEL, O2, or CO2 — the system shuts down instantly, ensuring unmatched safety and peace of mind for workers and operators alike.
Health & Safety Is Not Optional
Safety professionals are especially challenged to ensure the health and safety of workers conducting hot work in hazardous areas. PetroHab™ enclosures are engineered to IEC 60079-13:2017 and ATEX/IECEx standards — the global benchmark for pressurized equipment in explosive atmospheres.
Built to the World's Most Demanding Standards
Every PetroHab™ product is designed and tested to ATEX, IECEx, ANSI/FM 4950, and IEC 60079-13:2017 — the international standards governing pressurized enclosures in explosive atmospheres.
IECEx
International standard for equipment in explosive atmospheres. Accepted in 50+ countries.
View DetailsANSI/FM 4950
American National Standard for hot work safety enclosures. Certified panels.
View DetailsIEC 60079-13
International standard for pressurized enclosures in explosive gas atmospheres.
View Details"PetroHab's habitat system has been instrumental in allowing us to safely execute hot work on our FPSO. The Quadra-Lock® system is fast to assemble and the Safe-Stop™ shutdown gives our safety team complete confidence."
Senior HSE Manager
Shell BONGA FPSO, Nigeria
Ready to Protect Your Crew?
Contact our Houston team for a custom quote, technical consultation, or to schedule a product demonstration at your facility.