14 Apr 2013

Intertek's LNG experts present at annual LNG-17 Conference

Houston, TX – Intertek, the leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, today said that liquefied natural gas usage, encouraged by offshore and shale gas projects, continues to expand in global markets, as the company prepares to attend and exhibit at the LNG-17 conference in Houston, TX April 16 – 19. Intertek LNG experts are on-hand at booth #2159.

LNG-17 offers insights into the LNG industry and its growing role in moving natural gas from producers to global consumers. Intertek supports the LNG industry across the entire supply chain, providing LNG operators, suppliers and buyers with safety, risk reduction, quality, and cargo inspection solutions.

Intertek provides cargo custody transfer measurements vital for commercial trade in LNG, including sales and purchase agreement reviews, thermal energy calculations, vessel measurement, sampling and witnessing of LNG loading, laboratory analysis, and other criteria in accordance with client commercial agreements and industry standards.  Expertise includes sophisticated ship and shore tank calibration to ensure accurate volume measurements of LNG cargo.

Intertek LNG services also include technical inspection, quality assurance, technical staffing, safety consulting and training, hazardous location certification, pipeline corrosion control, material analysis, 3-dimensional control and laser scanning, HSE training, and project reporting.  

Donald McCown, LNG Operations Manager, said "Intertek LNG services and solutions are on display during LNG-17. We invite attendees to visit our exhibit and discuss their particular interests, challenges, and questions with Intertek LNG experts."

Meet with Intertek personnel during LNG-17 at booth 2159.

Learn more about  Intertek LNG services: www.intertek.com/petroleum/lng-17

About Intertek

Intertek is the leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide.  From auditing and inspection, to testing, training, advisory, quality assurance and certification, Intertek adds value to customers' products, processes and assets.  With a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 35,000 people in more than 100 countries, Intertek supports companies' success in a global marketplace. Intertek helps its customers to meet end users' expectations for safety, sustainability, performance, integrity and desirability in virtually any market worldwide.  Visit www.intertek.com .

LNG-17 Conference Contacts:

Donald McCown
LNG Operations Manager
Phone: +1 713 407 3500     
Email: donald.mccown@intertek.com

Kerry Walter
LNG-17 Exhibit Manager
Phone: +1 713 407 3500
Email: kerry.walter@intertek.com

Marketing and Media Contacts:

Erik Holladay
Marketing Director, Commodities
Tel: +1 713 407 3500
Email: erik.holladay@intertek.com