Shale Gas Production Drives Product Analysis

The group comments that the Marcellus and Utica shale plays in the Tri-State area of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia have recently flourished into a large production area of LPGs, and make up about 85% of the increase in natural gas production since January 2012. The Utica region alone has been estimated to be producing about 18 times higher than levels just two years ago. To meet the demands of this growing industry and ensure customer needs for LPG product inspection are met, Inspectorate expanded its offices and laboratories in Linden, N.J. and Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pa.

Inspectorate has also extended its reach into the heart of the Gulf Coast refining sector through facilities located near strategic ports and waterways covering the area from South Texas to Louisiana. The laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art LPG testing technologies and staffed by chemists trained to provide immediate reporting and analysis solutions.

“Due to the increasing production of natural gas derived from the major shale plays in the U.S., it is imperative for Inspectorate to have a strong local presence to support our clients and examine the quality of their products, including LPGs,” said Fred Hutchings, senior vice president for Commodities at Bureau Veritas, Inspectorate’s parent organization. “Our testing services provide customers with the confidence and information necessary to succeed in today’s changing global market for top-quality LPG products.”