Intertek to highlight niche corrosion expertise at NACE East Asia conference
29 Aug 2014
Intertek, a leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, has announced that it will present two papers at this year’s NACE East Asia Pacific (EAP) International Conference in order to highlight the expert corrosion services it brings to the region’s oil and gas market.
Scheduled to take place between the 2nd and 4th September in Bali, the EAP International Conference is hosted by the NACE Indonesia Jakarta Section and the theme for this year is corrosion management for asset life extension.
The oil and gas market in Indonesia has undergone significant growth in recent years, prompting both major and minor oil and gas organisations to further develop their presence and operations in the region. Increasing numbers of wells are being explored to meet a higher demand for energy in Indonesia - consumption of which grew by 44% between 2002 and 2012 .
As a result, Intertek has witnessed rising demand for services such as chemical evaluations, analytical chemistry and flow assurance solutions. These subjects will be under discussion at the NACE EAP conference alongside cathodic protection, coatings, corrosion monitoring and materials selection and testing.
Raymond Pirie, Vice President of Exploration and Production services at Intertek, said: “We look forward to sharing our expertise with key industry players in the region as we bolster the capabilities we have on offer there. Intertek develops its business by delivering analytical skills where clients need them most.”
“There is a significant requirement to maximise expertise on the ground, which is why we are widening the scope of our in-country laboratories. Demand for our services is increasing as oil and gas activity ramps up in East Asia Pacific.”
Representatives from the oil and gas, marine, petrochemicals and civil construction industries are expected to attend NACE EAP.
Intertek’s appearance at the event follows the opening of a production and integrity assurance laboratory in Kuala Lumpur. This regional hub has allowed the organisation to bring its well-established corrosion and materials capabilities to the South East Asia market, reducing turnaround times and providing more focused, localised expertise.
Intertek NACE East Asia Pacific (EAP) International Conference presentations.
Tuesday 2nd September:
- Oilfield Microbiology: Microbiological Activity Within A Reservoir and Process System in South-East Asia. 13:00 - 13:30 - Presented by Douglas Grant Bennet, Microbiology Manager for South-East Asia, Intertek Production and Integrity Assurance.
- Chemical Treatment Optimisation and Assurance of Corrosion Control During Pipeline Hydrotest and Wet Lay-Up by Simulation Testing. 14:00 - 14:30 - Presented by Lee Atherton, Senior Chemist, Intertek Production and Integrity Assurance.
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Global Marketing Executive, Exploration and Production
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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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