30 Apr 2012

HOUSTON, TX – April 30 – May 3, 2012 – Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, today announced that it will present an expanded solution and more integrated range of technical services supporting the international oil and gas industry at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston this week.

The Offshore Technology Conference is one of the industry's largest gatherings of oil and gas leaders and other key decision makers, and delivers expert insights, tools and relationships necessary to create and validate business solutions and strategies for this market.

Attendees can meet with experts from Intertek at Booth 7633 located in the Reliant Arena. During this four-day event, Intertek subject matter leaders will be available to address the following topics:

  • Addressing Global Scale Growth: As the oil and gas energy sectors continue to grow demand for offshore technology services will only increase, manufacturers of these products will need to remain up-to-speed across all areas of how their products and new technologies will perform, how their components will interact, and how components and installed sites meet global and in-country regulations and emerging technical standards.
  • Addressing and Implementing certified well control courses : Learn how to deliver more effective quality and safety solutions to employees regarding well-control training, personnel audits and equipment audits for drilling rigs, as well as additional well control training for drilling engineers and rig site supervisors.
  • Meeting Market Demands: As this market expands, the new demands and shifts will bring additional challenges to the industry. Currently, Intertek is leading strategic efforts on this front such as pipeline flow assurance, hazardous site assessment, equipment certification, construction support services, and asset integrity management.
  • Offshore Drilling: Assisting clients meet new regulations relating to offshore drilling, particularly Safety and Environmental Management Systems.

Intertek is unique in its ability to provide global solutions to the oil and gas industry as it has a proven track record of success in offshore services. These services include oilfield safety and equipment certification; offshore infrastructure integrity and vendor compliance; materials and corrosion testing; exploration and production testing and analysis; research and technical support; and total installed cost and operational up-time.

In the past year, Intertek acquired Moody International ("Moody") allowing the company to enter new regions and offer expanded technical inspection solutions, consultancy and training services to customers, worldwide.

To meet with an Intertek executive at OTC 2012, visit the booth at # 7633. You also can follow @Intertek on Twitter to obtain live updates for the duration of the Conference.

For Media Inquiries:

Cassie Biscanin, PR Manager, Intertek Americas
Direct: 713.543.3775
Email: Cassandra.Biscanin@intertek.com

For Market Inquiries:

Nicole Monaco
Direct: 972.814.8786
Email: Nicole.Monaco@intertek.com

Niki Schroeder
Direct : 281-367-8764
Email:niki.schroeder@intertek.com

About Intertek

Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers' products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. Intertek has the expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and 30,000 people in over 100 countries around the world. Intertek Group plc (LSE: ITRK) is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Visit: www.intertek.com