The oil and gas industry doesn’t forgive weak instrumentation. From the crushing pressures of a downhole environment to the salt-laden air of an offshore platform, every sensor is expected to deliver accurate data, every second, without fail. At Stork Solutions, our pressure transmitters and instrumentation systems are engineered for exactly that reality — extreme conditions, zero compromise.
This blog gives you a full oversight of our oil and gas offering: the products, the applications they support, the certifications that back them, and why operators across upstream, midstream, and downstream turn to us for their pressure measurement needs.
Why Oil & Gas Demands a Different Class of Instrumentation
Oil and gas operations expose instruments to some of the harshest conditions in industry:
- Extreme pressures — from vacuum-level fluctuations in pipelines to 5,000 bar downhole.
- Aggressive media — sour gas, hydrocarbons, hydraulic fluids, and contaminated process streams.
- Wide temperature ranges — from Arctic wellheads to hot refinery process lines.
- Hazardous atmospheres — potentially explosive gas and dust environments requiring intrinsically safe design.
- Safety-critical duties — where a sensor failure can compromise personnel, environment, and asset integrity.
Every product in our oil and gas portfolio is built with these realities in mind, using corrosion-resistant materials such as 316L stainless steel, titanium alloy, and PVDF, combined with robust ceramic and sapphire sensing elements
Our Core Oil & Gas Pressure Transmitters
DMK 331 Industrial Pressure Transmitter – The Workhorse Process Transmitter
The DMK 331 is our go-to transmitter for standard process pressure measurement across upstream and midstream applications. Its ceramic sensor covers 400 mbar–600 bar with ATEX Ex ia and SIL 2 certification, integrating cleanly into existing SCADA and DCS environments.
Typical uses: wellhead monitoring, gas pipeline pressure, compressor discharge, general process control.
DMK 351 P Pressure Transmitter – Precision for Low-Range and Demanding Media
The DMK 351 P is engineered for applications where accuracy at lower pressure ranges (0…40 mbar to 0…20 bar) is critical, and where media may be viscous, pasty, or contaminated. Its capacitive ceramic sensor with excellent overpressure resistance handles metering skids and fouling-prone process fluids with ease.
Typical uses: low-range pipeline monitoring, refinery process lines, hydrogenation monitoring, fiscal/custody transfer metering.
SHP 1000 High Pressure Transmitter – Ultra-High Pressure Specialist
When the pressure climbs to where most transmitters simply can’t go, the SHP 1000 takes over. Rated up to 5,000 bar, with multiple output options (10mV/V, 4-20mA, 0-5V, 0-10V) and IP67 ingress protection, it’s purpose-built for downhole and high-pressure hydraulic duties.
Typical uses: downhole pressure monitoring, hydraulic fracturing (fracking) equipment, high-pressure hydraulic systems.
Key Applications Across the Value Chain
Our instrumentation supports operators across the full oil and gas lifecycle:
- Wellhead Pressure Monitoring — real-time visibility of production well conditions.
- Pipeline Integrity & Leak Detection — accurate pressure readings that flag anomalies before they escalate.
- Process Control & Pressure Regulation — stable measurement for closed-loop control across process units.
- Hydrogenation Process Monitoring — reliable performance in refinery and petrochemical applications.
- Gas Pipeline Pressure Monitoring — from transmission mains to distribution networks.
- Offshore Platform Instrumentation — corrosion-resistant sensors built for marine environments.
- Compressor Pressure Management — suction, discharge, and interstage monitoring for rotating equipment.
Safety Certifications You Can Rely On
Safety isn’t a feature in oil and gas — it’s the baseline. Our transmitters are available in intrinsically safe (Ex ia) versions and are certified to:
- ATEX — for European explosive atmosphere directives
- IECEx — for international hazardous area operation
- UKEX — for UK-specific hazardous area compliance
- SIL 2 (IEC 61508 / IEC 61511) — for functional safety in critical process control loops
This means our instruments are approved for the toughest zones and duties — from Zone 0 gas atmospheres to safety instrumented systems (SIS) protecting personnel and assets.
Upstream, Midstream, Downstream — Covered
Upstream: Wellhead monitoring, gas lift optimisation, downhole pressure sensing, and hydraulic fracturing — the SHP 1000, DMK 331, and DMK 351 P work together to cover every pressure range operators encounter.
Midstream: Pipeline integrity monitoring, pump station pressure control, compressor management, and gas transmission — our transmitters deliver the real-time, accurate data required for safe and efficient transport.
Downstream: Refining, hydrogenation, catalytic cracking, and gas separation depend on precise pressure control. Our ceramic and sapphire sensing elements resist fouling from viscous or contaminated media, keeping refinery operations on-spec and on-time.
Seamless Integration with Your Control Systems
Every Stork transmitter can be specified with customisable electrical and mechanical connections, meaning integration into your existing SCADA, DCS, or PLC infrastructure is straightforward. Whether you’re retrofitting a legacy platform or commissioning a greenfield site, our team helps you specify the right configuration first time.
Why Choose Stork Solutions?
- Decades of pressure measurement expertise applied specifically to oil and gas.
- UK-based technical team providing consultation, sizing, and specification support.
- Custom configurations for pressure range, process connection, electrical output, and certification.
- Fast turnaround on enquiries and technical documentation.
- Full lifecycle support — from single-unit replacements to complete instrumentation packages for offshore platforms.
Ready to Discuss Your Application?
Whether you need a single transmitter for a wellhead retrofit or a full instrumentation package for an offshore project, our team is ready to help you specify the right solution.
Get in touch with Stork Solutions today to discuss your oil and gas instrumentation requirements.
