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Modcon Systems Ltd
Company type
Private
IndustryIndustrial instrumentation
FoundedOctober 3, 2011; 14 years ago (2011-10-03) in London, United Kingdom
(Origins in Akko, Israel, c. 2006)
Headquarters10 Orange Street, London, United Kingdom
Key people
Gregory Shahnovsky (Director)
ProductsProcess analyzer's
Footnotes / references
UK company number 07794530

Modcon Systems Ltd is a British company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It was established in 2011 and is listed on UK Companies House as a developer of process analyzers and control systems for industrial applications.[1][2][3]

History

Modcon Systems Ltd was incorporated as a private limited company on 3 October 2011, according to UK Companies House records. Its registered office is at 10 Orange Street, Haymarket, London, WC2H 7DQ. Gregory Shahnovsky, born in October 1962 and of Azerbaijani origin, has served as a director since incorporation. Wayne Gordon was appointed as an additional director on 4 September 2025.[1][2][3]

The company's history extends further back. A 2006 report in Chemical & Engineering News, published by the American Chemical Society, identified Gregory Shahnovsky as the company's General Manager. At the ACHEMA trade fair in Frankfurt that year, Modcon exhibited the Beacon 2000-II, a near-infrared (NIR) process analyzer. According to the report, the system could connect up to 15 process stream sensors via fiber optics to a central control room, and had been installed in refinery, pipeline, and petrochemical settings.[4]

Chemical Engineering magazine also listed Modcon in its May 2006 product archive, noting their process NMR analyzer for real-time measurement of physical, chemical and biological parameters in petroleum refining and petrochemical industries.[5]

Products

In 2006, Modcon marketed the Beacon 2000-II near-infrared analyzer and the Qualion NMR analyzer, both aimed at refinery and petrochemical applications.[4][5] Additional products such as Beacon 3000 near-infrared analyzer, MOD-4100 crude oil analyzer, MOD-1040 oxygen analyzer and MOD-1060 hydrogen analyzer were added later to the company’s products portfolio.[6]

Industry Context

Hydrogen Safety and Measurement

Hydrogen production through water electrolysis generates oxygen as a by-product. Because hydrogen has a wide flammability range (4–75% in air) and extremely low ignition energy (0.017 mJ), oxygen contamination creates safety risks. Continuous gas monitoring is required to maintain safe conditions in electrolyzer systems.[7]

A January 2026 analysis by Inter Press Service noted that some hydrogen operators are moving toward in-situ measurement systems that work directly under process conditions, rather than relying on extractive sampling. The article pointed out that extractive methods can cause response delays and extra failure points, especially in high-pressure hydrogen service.[7]

The October 2025 explosion at SK Energy's hydrogen plant in Ulsan, South Korea which injured five workers during routine maintenance renewed attention on hydrogen safety monitoring. ChemAnalyst reported that the incident exposed gaps in real-time monitoring during shutdown and maintenance phases.[8]

Regulatory Framework

Hydrogen facilities must comply with several regulatory regimes. The ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU) and IEC 60079 standards cover equipment in explosive atmospheres. ISO 14687 sets hydrogen fuel quality requirements for fuel cell use, placing limits on contaminants including oxygen, water, and carbon monoxide.[9]

Recognition

In 2025 Modcon Systems has been recognised with the Best Industrial Sensing Technology Award for its MOD-1040 Optical Oxygen Analyser, an achievement highlighting progress in real-time oxygen measurement for demanding industrial applications.[10] In 2026, Modcon Systems appeared on the shortlist for the World Hydrogen Awards in the System Innovator category. The awards website stated that the nomination reflected the company's work on integrating in-situ measurement, embedded intelligence, digital communications, and AI-driven diagnostics for hydrogen production, transport, and storage.[11]

See Also

References

  1. ^ a b "MODCON SYSTEMS LTD overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  2. ^ a b "Modcon Systems Ltd - Company Profile - Endole". open.endole.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  3. ^ a b "MODCON SYSTEMS LTD people - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  4. ^ a b "Chemical & Engineering News". Chemical & Engineering News. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  5. ^ a b "Product Archive". Chemical Engineering. 2015-03-11. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  6. ^ "Chemical & Engineering News". Chemical & Engineering News. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  7. ^ a b Newswire, Busines (2026-01-26). "Hydrogen Safety and the Role of Measurement in the Energy Transition". Business. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  8. ^ "Hydrogen Blast at SK Energy's Ulsan Refinery Prompts Major Safety Overhaul". www.chemanalyst.com. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  9. ^ "Standards | IECEx". www.iecex.com. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  10. ^ News, Petro Industry. "UK firm receives best industrial sensing technology award for MOD-1040 optical oxygen analyser". Petro Online. Retrieved 2026-05-22. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  11. ^ "System Innovator". www.world-hydrogen-summit.com. Retrieved 2026-05-17.

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