A UK pipeline operator has extended its relationship with the contract guarding company Axis Security. Andrew Murray, Security Manager for British Pipeline Agency Limited (BPA) says: “BPA are happy to be working closely with Axis in protecting the UK pipeline infrastructure for which we are responsible as operators.
“Axis are providing BPA with a professional nationwide security management service under BPA’s own Security Management Strategy, delivering a proactive surveillance and deterrent to interference with critical UK pipeline infrastructure. I was happy to approach Axis Security to provide this service and we now have two ‘Pro-active Pipeline Surveillance Security Patrols’ providing mobile surveillance in Axis liveried vehicles.”
The security contractor says that its pro-active units comprise four employees covering two patrols, a north and south team, and each officer works 40 hours a week. This extension of Axis and BPA’s relationship furthers the existing round-the-clock security at BPA’s Kingsbury Oil Terminal Site, outside Birmingham.
Andrew adds: “The officers provide a very autonomous but vital role for BPA, and our pro-active stance is now being echoed by other pipeline operators.”
And David Mundell, Managing Director of Axis Security, says: “This is a good example of a fully functional security operation being extended through our officers’ hard work and dedication at an existing site.”
About the BPA
The BPA controls and manages over 800 kilometres of pipeline systems geographically extending from Merseyside, through the Midlands, and down to the River Thames in the south east.
