Intertek experts to address key oil and gas safety issues at OTC

05 May 2014

HOUSTON, TX  – Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions worldwide, will underline the critical need to advance safety and quality tools and techniques for the ongoing development of the oil and gas market at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston this week.   

Technical experts from Intertek will address key trends during the event including latest developments in shale oil and gas, preventative maintenance monitoring with lubricants, and examining the potential implications of US Coast Guard rule changes on Gulf regulations. These breakout sessions will run throughout OTC, which takes place from 5-8 May at Reliant Park.  Intertek will also return to the event as an exhibitor this year (Hall B, Booth 4072).

Gregg Tiemann, COO North America and North East Asia, said: “With a diversifying landscape and increasing regulatory penetration, the oil and gas industry is in the midst of constant evolution which creates challenges for many organizations. There is increasing focus on safety and a drive to improve operations, particularly as figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics highlighted increasing fatalities in the oil and gas extraction sector in recent years. We need to take a good look at the procedures which safeguard operations.  By strengthening and expanding our integrated services, we will continue to support customers with auditing and inspecting, oil condition monitoring, and hydrocarbon testing – as well as CompEx and well control training and product certification. Intertek aims to enhance operational efficiency, but also help companies in this industry operate in the safest manner. We can support the rapidly evolving sector with our resources in the Gulf Coast, across the USA and the globe.”

Intertek provides global solutions to the oil and gas industry with a proven track record of success supporting clients with both offshore and onshore activity. Services include oilfield safety and equipment certification; well control training; offshore infrastructure integrity and vendor compliance; materials and corrosion testing; exploration and production testing and analysis; research and technical support; hazardous locations consulting; and total installed cost and operational up-time.

Intertek breakout sessions will take place in the Tour Theatre Room, Reliant Stadium, and cover the following topics:

  • Offshore Metering & Collaboration, Robert Bienvenu, USA Measurement Services Director
  •  Success in Offshore Construction,  panel of technical experts
  • Latest News on the Shale Oil & Gas Revolution, Dr. Bagawandoss (“Dr. Doss”), Corporate Technical Director
  • Preventative Maintenance Monitoring with Lubricants, Paul McGuigan, Oil Condition Monitoring Manager, Americas
  •  Stuck Pipe Prevention (SPP), Kris Wilson, Oil Condition Monitoring Manager, Americas
  •  US Coast Guard Potential Rule Changes and Implications for Gulf Regulations, Wayne Mayo, Technical Training Specialist; SPECIAL GUEST – LTChris Martin, USCG Marine Inspector, OCS National Center of Expertise
  •  CompEx: Competence in Installation and Design for Explosive atmospheres, Wayne Mayo, Technical Training Specialist; SPECIAL GUEST - Martin Jones, CompEx Operations Manager, JTLimited - CompEx Certification Body
  •  Top 8 Product Certification Failures and How to Prevent Them, Ryan Parks, Engineering Manager for Hazardous Locations & General Safety
  •  Concept Reinforcement Tool, Ron Henderson, General Manager, Consulting & Training, North America

To learn more about Intertek during OTC 2014:


For Media Inquiries:
Cassie Biscanin, PR Manager, Intertek Americas  
Direct: 713.543.3775  
Email: cassandra.biscanin@intertek.com

For Market Inquiries:
Nicole Stavish
Direct: 847.431.3072
Email: nicole.stavish@intertek.com

Niki Schroeder
Direct : 281.364.2897
Email: niki.schroeder@intertek.com


About Intertek
Intertek is a leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide.  From auditing and inspection, to testing, training, advisory, quality assurance and certification, Intertek adds value for its customers by helping improve the quality and safety of their products, assets and processes.  With a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 36,000 people in more than 100 countries, Intertek supports companies’ success in the global marketplace, by helping customers to meet end users’ expectations for safety, sustainability, performance, integrity and desirability in virtually any market worldwide.  Visit www.intertek.com

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