Petroleum & Oil Industry Blog

Leighton O’Brien partners with Adler & Allan to deliver the fastest, most accurate leak detection to UK market

19 November 2019 – Leighton O’Brien and market leading environmental risk reduction specialist Adler and Allan, have today announced a new licensed service partnership to exclusively deliver its proprietary EPA-certified precision tank and line testing technology in the UK. Adler and Allan customers will benefit from the most accurate integrity test* which can detect ullage…

19.11.2019 – by Leighton O'Brien

Leighton O’Brien expands testing footprint into West Africa

Leighton O’Brien continues to expand its presence in emerging markets by entering into a Licensed Service Partnership with Smartflow Technologies Ltd. of Nigeria. Smartflow Technologies will deliver the world’s most accurate EPA-certified precision tank and line testing technologies to the fastest growing economy on the African continent. In an industry demonstrating renewed investment in new…

10.10.2019 – by Leighton O'Brien

Leighton O’Brien to launch expanded wetstock & ATG software suite & UST installation test at NACS/PEI show 2019

Leighton O’Brien will launch its expanded suite of wetstock software and onsite solutions for proactive risk and asset management at NACS/PEI show 2019 – booth #5203. Leighton O’Brien CEO Reed Leighton said petroleum retailers are increasingly focused on big data analytics that optimise and enhance operations to reduce fuel losses and maintenance spend, improve equipment…

17.09.2019 – by Leighton O'Brien

Leighton O’Brien expands UST testing & fuel cleaning footprint into India

Leighton O’Brien has expanded its coverage in the Indian subcontinent by entering into a Licensed Service Partnership with General Energy – Management Systems Pvt. Ltd. (GEMS). GEMS will deliver the world’s most accurate EPA-certified precision tank and line testing technologies and Leighton O’Brien’s patented fuel restoration and cleaning (FRC) solution to retail and commercial customers…

04.09.2019 – by Leighton O'Brien

Leighton O’Brien boosts sales capability in MENA region

Leighton O’Brien continues to bolster its global Field Technologies resources following the appointment of Business Development Manager for the Middle East & Northern Africa, Munir Azizullah. Based in Dubai, Mr Azizullah has a proven track-record in new market development and business wins in the downstream petroleum industry. He joins Leighton O’Brien from Gilbarco Veeder-Root where…

20.08.2019 – by Leighton O'Brien

Leighton O’Brien appoints Chief Operating Officer

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Ramsden as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. He is also an Executive Director of the company. Mr Ramsden has more than 30 years’ experience in executive management and IT strategy, with a deep exposure to disruptive digital technologies. He joins Leighton O’Brien after two and a…

01.08.2019 – by Leighton O'Brien

We are hiring: Brisbane-based Field Technician

An exciting opportunity exists for a self-motivated, enthusiastic person to join our team of experienced Field Technicians. Based in Brisbane, the role encompasses all aspects of Leighton O’Brien’s certification and maintenance operations in underground fuel systems. This involves integrity testing underground fuel tanks for leaks and performing fuel restoration services at retail fuel sites using…

14.06.2019 – by Leighton O'Brien

Neil Thomas joins Leighton O’Brien Board

Leighton O’Brien today announced the appointment of fuel retail industry leader Neil Thomas to the Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective 1 July. Mr Thomas has more than 30 years’ experience in the global energy industry including almost 15 years leading Wayne Fueling Systems before successfully completing the sale of the business to Dover Corporation…

11.06.2019 – by Leighton O'Brien

FUEL RETAILERS & C-STORES: Take our pop quiz on fuel quality management

36% of UST’s contain some degree of fuel contamination at the bottom of the tank. Are you serving your customers the highest quality fuel and getting the best service from your fuel cleaning supplier? Find out by taking our quick pop quiz. Does your current provider: Have a patented process that allows ~80% of cleaning…

14.05.2019 – by Leighton O'Brien

Leighton O’Brien appoints new Global President of Field Technologies

Leighton O’Brien is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Cooper, Global President of its Field Technologies operations. A key strategic appointment, Mr Cooper will head up the newly merged Australian and International Field Technologies business unit including precision integrity testing and fuel cleaning. The USA will remain a separate entity under President Jeff Davis….

02.05.2019 – by Leighton O'Brien

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