A PRODUCT testing company has expanded of its petrochemical inspection testing facility in Ellesmere Port.

The Intertek Caleb Brett UK laboratory has expanded its capabilities to include the testing of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG).

The investment in LPG testing is in direct response to market demand both domestically and commercially. There has been an upsurge in the use of LPG fuel in vehicles, patio heaters and barbeques, whilst world-wide demand has also seen an increase due to expanding populations in China, India and Africa. As LPG has no requirement for infrastructure to supply the fuel, it provides cheap, efficient and cleaner energy to more remote areas.

The laboratory can test LPG to both British and French standards in order to comply with specification requirements, in addition to offering bespoke testing on client request.

Intertek Caleb Brett has invested in a training program to prepare onsite analytical experts for the new capability. The Ellesmere Port laboratory provides a full suite of quality assurance services supporting clients across the oil, gas, petrochemicals, chemicals, power, construction, airlines, manufacturing and environmental industries.

The expansion follows the opening of the 8,000 sq ft Ellesmere Port facility in 2018, which was officially opened by Justin Madders, MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston.

David Breach, Director of Intertek Caleb Brett UK, said: “Our new facility enables Intertek to provide a comprehensive LPG analysis service to our clients, adding to the extensive inspection and testing capabilities already available from our Ellesmere Port laboratory. Intertek is able to support LPG and LNG testing across the UK, backed by our team of experts who are able to deliver innovative ATIC solutions across every aspect of our clients’ supply chains.”