Intertek Caleb Brett Expands Crude Oil Testing and Inspection Services with New Laboratory in St. James, Louisiana

ST. JAMES, La.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#IntertekCalebBrett–Intertek Caleb Brett, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to
industries worldwide and experts in qualitative and quantitative
analytical assessment services to the oil and gas, chemical, and other
commodities markets, is expanding its current inspection and testing
services in St. James, Louisiana with a new 5,000 square foot laboratory.

With its central location and access to pipeline, waterborne and rail
systems, St. James Parish is the crude oil hub of Louisiana. A premier
asset on the lower Mississippi River with access to U.S. and Canadian
crude supplies, this location is vital for crude oil imports and exports
enabling direct access for crude carriers, refiners, distributors and
trade companies.

Located near the Plains All American Pipeline Terminal the new location
is a response to a growing crude oil market and demand for quick and
accurate turnaround. The lab will provide detailed crude oil quality
analysis and testing in accordance with ASTM methodologies and retain
services including indefinite retain capabilities. This 5,000 square
foot laboratory will allow Intertek Caleb Brett to expand our
capabilities along with the region’s expected growth. With a dedicated
crew of trained inspectors onsite and reachable 24 hours by phone or
email, Intertek Caleb Brett will provide the quickest response time for
any vessel, shore tank or rail inspection service.

Flint Mathes, Intertek Caleb Brett’s Senior Director International
Coordination, said: “As the demand for Total Quality Assurance services
in St. James, Louisiana grows, we are pleased to have achieved the
opening of this laboratory. This launch is a great example of Intertek
Caleb Brett’s commitment to expanding our network to better serve the
needs of our customers while staying committed to the relationships we
have already established in the area. This new facility allows us to
cater to the needs of numerous parties with a state-of-the-art
technology facility while we continue to provide our customers with the
fastest turnaround times and accurate results in the region.”

Inquiries about current services can be made to [email protected]
or by visiting our website at www.intertek.com/caleb-brett.

ABOUT INTERTEK

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries
worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and
over 44,000 people in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and
bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for
our customers’ operations and supply chains. Intertek Total Quality
Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and
passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely.

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Contacts

FOR MEDIA INFORMATION:
Nancy Kenney
[email protected]

FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Flint Mathes
[email protected]