KLINGER UK has recently solidified its partnership with GPEC Energy Products Inc through a visit to Georgetown, Guyana. This milestone event celebrated the launch of GPEC Energy Products Inc and included a formal presentation attended by senior VIPs from the local industry.

GPEC Energy Products Inc provides comprehensive consultancy services across a broad spectrum of industrial valves and niche static equipment. Their offerings cater to sectors such as oil and gas exploration, production, refining, petrochemicals, chemicals, power generation, nuclear, and steam management.

Left to right: Ben Blinman (project pursuit manager – KLINGER UK), Markus Strand (aftersales manager – ATV), Alistair Routledge (president, ExxonMobil Guyana), Oneidge Waltrod (minister of tourism, industry and commerce), Anter Narnie (managing partner – GPEC Energy Products Inc Guyana), Hon. Vikram Bharrat (minister of natural resources), Scott Gower (managing partner – GPEC Energy Products Inc Guyana), Hon. Sanjeev J. Datadin (M.P Parliament Guyana), Manniram Prashad (president – Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chambers (GOGEC), Connor Seddon (inside sales and operations executive – GPEC Energy Products Inc Guyana)

As part of the GPEC Group, originally established in Wigan in 2008, GPEC has seen notable growth. In 2024, the company expanded into the South American market by launching GPEC Energy Products Inc to serve the region’s burgeoning oil and gas industry.

The Trip: Highlights and Opportunities

KLINGER UK was honoured to attend this landmark launch event. Ben Blinman, project pursuit manager for KLINGER UK, represented the company and shared his experiences from the visit to Georgetown.

Ben Blinman shared:
“My highlights of the trip were meeting the GPEC Guyana Team and networking with high-level delegates, including ministers and business leaders. It was fascinating to witness the rapid development of Georgetown and understand how Guyana, with the fastest-growing economy in the world, is reshaping its outlook.”

The event featured speeches from esteemed guests, including:

• Mr Alistair Routledge, president of ExxonMobil Guyana
• Honourable Vickram Outar Bharrat, Guyana’s minister of natural resources

A Strong Partnership for South America

KLINGER UK and GPEC Group have built a trusted relationship over 11 years, grounded in shared values, quality standards, and reliability. This collaboration has consistently delivered success in various industrial projects.

With the establishment of GPEC Energy Products Inc, KLINGER UK aims to expand its reach and provide tailored solutions to South America’s oil and gas sector.

Ben added:
“This partnership strengthens KLINGER’s presence in South America. We are especially excited to introduce our Integrity Services and IntegrityXpert, our advanced flange management software, while leveraging opportunities across the entire KLINGER portfolio.”

KLINGER UK is poised to meet the high expectations of South America’s leading oil and gas companies, building on its proven track record and the synergy with GPEC Energy Products Inc. This new venture promises to deliver innovative solutions and further enhance KLINGER’s global footprint.

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