Testing and quality assurance specialist Intertek is now getting to grips with a contract to provide essential asset integrity and non-destructive testing solutions to operator Santos.

The company announced a multi-year contract back in May for the provision of inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT) and asset integrity management support services across the Santos portfolio of Australian assets.

Its work means delivering expert technical services to help ensure asset quality and safety.

Asset integrity management and NDT services are critical for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of equipment and assets, an essential requirement in industry environments such as oil and gas.

Early detection of defects and irregularities, combined with ongoing asset management services such as risk-based inspection and corrosion management, help owners and operators make informed decisions that minimise risks associated with asset damage, operating inefficiencies, and in-service failure.

The latest contract award deepened Intertek’s long-standing relationship with Santos, which operates multiple producing assets and upstream projects throughout Australia.

Intertek also highlighted the strength of the group’s network of Australian-based inspectors and technicians, as well as its global asset integrity management expertise and fully digitised inspection solution platform, Intertek AWARE.

As the company starts work on its newest assignment, it underlines a broader industry requirement for asset integrity management services, both in Australia and elsewhere.

“This contract award reflects Intertek’s position as a leading provider of asset integrity inspection and testing solutions for the Australian market,” said Simon Mortimore, General Manager Intertek Asset Integrity Management (AIM) Australia, at the time of the contract announcement.

“It also showcases the strength of Intertek AWARE and our capability to support Santos in operating assets safely and effectively across Australia.”