Presenting ABB Analyzers at ArabLab 2025: Air, Water, Climate Solutions

Environmental challenges in the Middle East are becoming sharper every year, from poor air quality in expanding cities to the increasing strain on water resources. At ArabLab 2025, we will highlight how science can respond with practical, compact solutions. Together with ABB, we are presenting analyzers that deliver accurate measurements both in the laboratory and directly in the field.

Visitors to our stand at the Dubai World Trade Centre, 23–25 September 2025, will see how ABB’s ultraportable gas analyzers and liquid water isotopic analyzer combine rugged portability with advanced spectroscopy to provide the clarity needed for air, water and climate monitoring.

Monitoring Tools for a Region Under Pressure

The global environmental monitoring market is forecast to grow from $16.91 billion in 2025 to $24.04 billion by 2030, driven by the urgent need for better oversight of air, water and soil. The Middle East feels this pressure acutely, with urbanisation, climate stress and desert conditions intensifying the challenges of pollution and resource management. In some industrial hubs, air quality is six times worse than in cleaner regions.

Governments are responding with major investments in monitoring systems to enforce regulations and safeguard resources. Oversight of PM2.5, CO2, water pH and soil nutrients is now central to public health, agriculture and water security. Without such interventions, global waste management costs could climb to $640 billion annually by 2050.

In this landscape, ABB’s analyzers stand out. They provide researchers and consultants with reliable data for compliance, risk reduction and sustainability. Whether as an oxygen analyzer for combustion studies, a portable H2S analyzer for safety, or a combustion gas analyzer for industrial processes, these systems deliver accuracy both in the lab and in the field.

Ultraportable Gas Analyzers: Science You Can Carry

The GLA132 Series ultraportable gas analyzers combine compact design with laboratory-grade accuracy, making them essential for environmental and industrial applications. Built into a rugged 18.5” × 14” × 7” housing and weighing only 16.9 kg, they can be deployed in the field without compromising on performance.

Using ABB’s patented OA-ICOS spectroscopy, they deliver fast and highly sensitive results across multiple gases and isotopes, with no consumables required. This makes them especially valuable in regions like the Middle East, where continuous monitoring of emissions, greenhouse gases and industrial processes is crucial for both compliance and sustainability.

Key features and benefits of ABB’s ultraportable gas analyzers:

• Multi-gas capability: Simultaneous detection of CH₄, CO₂, NH₃ and H₂O for broad environmental monitoring.
• Rapid response: Measurement output in under 8 seconds using the internal vacuum pump.
• High precision: Detects CH4 and NH3 down to 0.2 ppb, enabling detailed emissions analysis.
• Isotopic measurements: Provides δ¹³C, δ¹8O and δD values for advanced research applications.
• Versatility in use: Supports roles as an oxygen analyzer, combustion gas analyzer and portable H₂S analyzer.

By combining portability with accuracy, these analyzers enable researchers, consultants and regulators to measure directly at the source, reducing delays and providing data that supports faster, more effective decision-making.

Isotopic Analysis of Water: From Bench to Field

Water scarcity is one of the most pressing issues in the Middle East, where aquifers are under stress and desalination plants supply much of the population. Understanding the sources and behaviour of water is essential for sustainable planning. ABB’s GLA132-LWIA liquid water isotopic analyzer provides δ²H and δ¹8O measurements with high precision in a compact, field-ready design.

The system applies OA-ICOS technology, delivering stable isotope data without consumables. This capability is vital for ecohydrology, climate research and agriculture, where isotope ratios reveal how rainfall, groundwater and surface water interact.

Key benefits of isotopic analysis with ABB:

• Resource security: Tracks the movement and replenishment of water sources to protect stressed aquifers.
• Disaster preparedness: Supports early warnings for droughts, floods and extreme weather events.
• Research impact: Enables scientists to model long-term climate behaviour with accurate field data.
• Operational efficiency: Provides governments and industries with data to manage water supplies transparently.

With urban populations expanding and water demand increasing, the ability to capture isotopic data directly in the field allows stakeholders to act with confidence, ensuring that resources are managed sustainably and risks are minimised.

Where These Tools Are Making Their Mark

Environmental monitoring has become essential not only for research but also for regulatory compliance, industrial safety and long-term sustainability. ABB’s analyzers address these needs by delivering reliable data across multiple applications, ensuring that both field and laboratory users have the tools required for accurate decision-making.

Practical applications of ABB analyzers include:

• Climate and hydrology: Tracking rainfall isotopes, groundwater recharge and sea level changes to support climate adaptation strategies.
• Air quality monitoring: Measuring CO2, CH4, NH3 and particulates in regions where one-third of countries still lack outdoor air quality standards.
• Industrial efficiency: Using combustion gas analyzers to optimise processes, cut emissions and improve energy performance.
• Worker protection: Deploying portable h3S analyzers and oxygen sensors to maintain safety in high-risk industrial and field environments.
• Conservation and compliance: Generating data for environmental agencies, conservation programmes and government regulators to meet sustainability targets and avoid penalties.

By providing precise, timely measurements, ABB analyzers help reduce immediate risks while also enabling better long-term planning for natural resources and public health.

Join Us at ArabLab 2025

The ArabLab 2025 Exhibition will once again be the meeting place for innovation in laboratory and environmental science. Accompanied by leading suppliers from across the world, we at BCL are bringing ABB’s analyzers as part of our curated range of solutions. These systems provide clarity, speed and adaptability for research, consultancy and industry alike.

We invite you to see these instruments first-hand and explore how compact technologies can transform both research and operational monitoring.

  Dubai World Trade Centre

  23–25 September 2025

  Stall No: H2–C70