Turnkey Environmental Management Services International Ltd (TEMS International) opened its doors in Houston just seven months after the company was founded in the UK in 2017. Such has been the success of the US office that the company has now secured new, larger premises in the city to accommodate the growing business.

Some 1,000 square feet of office and reception space has been sourced in the Energy Corridor area to provide scope for the current headcount to increase in line with ambitious growth plans. It is anticipated that, in the coming 18 months, the current team of two will grow significantly as the company seeks to develop new revenue streams, including the land rig market which will require the recruitment of additional operational staff and engineers.

Commenting on the new US premises, TEMS International Managing Director Bill Walkingshaw said: “The location of our new offices has been carefully chosen because it is close to existing clients and within easy reach of others. This is important in ensuring we are correctly positioned to continue with efficient delivery of products and services to a growing client base.

“The success of operations in the US is critical to the ongoing growth of the company as a whole. It is an important location for our international work, not only for deepwater projects in the Gulf of Mexico but also due to the fact that we plan projects in Mexico and Trinidad from there.”

Houston-based VP of Operations John Donaldson added: “This expansion in a key marketplace is a clear demonstration of TEMS International’s further commitment to the USA through investing in the future and creating more local employment.”

TEMS International recently announced that it had won $2 million of work in a range of significant locations, including the Gulf of Mexico and Trinidad. As well as adding positively to the balance sheet, the busy year has already led to the creation of eight new jobs to fulfil contracts ranging in duration from three months to up to five years.

Particularly in demand is the company’s bespoke Environmental Drilling Performance Management which minimises environmental impact whilst achieving substantial cost savings for the operator. A turnkey approach enables environmental waste management and the containment of drilling fluids to be covered by a single plan, ultimately ensuring more effective and efficient drilling.

The recent busy spell has also seen an upturn in requirement for TEMS International’s Environmental Compliance Service offering which ensures that operators maintain or exceed legislative requirements thanks to daily analysis and the production of detailed reports.

TEMS International Ltd is a leading, independent oil and gas service company which delivers environmental services onboard drilling installations around the world. Headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, the company was founded in January 2017 and also has offices in Houston, USA and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Aberdeen-based Turnkey Environmental Management Services International Ltd (TEMS International) has won the work in a range of significant locations, including the Gulf of Mexico and Trinidad. It has also successfully completed its first three-month contract in Malaysia, a key emerging marketplace for the ambitious business which was founded in 2017.

As well as adding positively to the balance sheet, the busy year has already led to the creation of eight new jobs to fulfil the requirements of a growing customer base which features contracts ranging in duration from three months to up to five years.

Particularly in demand is the company’s bespoke Environmental Drilling Performance Management which minimises environmental impact whilst achieving substantial cost savings for the operator. A turnkey approach enables environmental waste management and the containment of drilling fluids to be covered by a single plan, ultimately ensuring more effective and efficient drilling.

The recent busy spell has also seen an upturn in requirement for TEMS International’s Environmental Compliance Service offering which ensures that operators maintain or exceed legislative requirements thanks to daily analysis and the production of detailed reports.

Commenting on the success of 2019 so far, TEMS International Managing Director Bill Walkingshaw said: “We are delighted at the levels of business achieved during the year to date, and that this has led to new jobs across the team.

“Our growth plans are ambitious in terms of scale and geography and this tranche of work positions us well to continue expanding our corporate horizons and growing our global footprint.”

TEMS International Ltd is a leading, independent oil and gas service company which delivers environmental services onboard drilling installations around the world. Headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, the company was founded in January 2017 and also has offices in Houston, USA and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

TEMS International, which is headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland and has offices in Houston and Kuala Lumpur, has gained the internationally recognised environmental management and occupational health and safety certifications ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018. The firm received the standards a few months after achieving the ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification.

Receipt of the certifications follows a rigorous audit by international risk management and quality assurance company DNV GL and demonstrates TEMS International’s commitment to delivering quality services, environmental excellence and safe working practices. Work to achieve all three certifications was led by TEMS International’s experienced QHSE manager Nicola Lomax.

The three standards are closely aligned to the comprehensive range of services that TEMS International provides to oil and gas operators around the world. The independent firm works with operators to manage and optimise drilling performance and drilling waste over the life-cycle of a well in order to increase efficiencies, reduce drilling costs, help support improvements in workplace safety, and ensure environmental and regulatory compliance.

Since its launch in 2017, TEMS international has undertaken work in oil and gas provinces around the world, including the Gulf of Mexico, south-east Asia, Trinidad and Mexico.

Managing director of TEMS International, Bill Walkingshaw, said: “Since establishing the business in 2017 we have aligned all of our work with these ISO standards and their predecessors. We are very pleased to now hold all three certifications and securing them recognises the hard work of our whole team.

“At TEMS International we are committed to supporting oil and gas operators in improving efficiencies, minimising waste and ensuring environmental and regulatory compliance over the life-cycle of a well. This trio of ISO certifications will provide added assurance to operators and the wider supply chain in the proven independent services we deliver.”

Founded in 2017, TEMS International is an independent oil and gas service company focused on managing and optimising the performance and compliance of drilling systems. Headquartered in Aberdeen, the firm’s services cover rig audits, drilling fluid systems management and optimisation, waste management programme planning, tank cleaning, waste water treatment and mud treatment. TEMS International personnel operate as an integral part of clients’ drilling teams in order to reduce drilling costs, ensure legislative compliance and improve environmental performance.

The Aberdeen-headquartered company, which has offices in Houston and Kuala Lumpur, gained the internationally recognised quality management certification following a successful audit by risk management and quality assurance company DNV GL.

In achieving the ISO 9001:2015 standard TEMS International has demonstrated its ability to consistently and effectively provide services which exceed customer and regulatory requirements. The accreditation also reflects TEMS International’s commitment to improved efficiencies, waste reduction and continual improvement of services and their delivery.

Those services, which are provided to oil and gas operators around the world, are focused on managing and optimising drilling performance and drilling waste onboard installations, while ensuring the asset remains in environmental compliance.

Bill Walkingshaw, TEMS International managing director, said: “Receiving ISO 9001:2015 certification is testament to the hard work of our whole team in establishing a robust quality management system and delivering a service that is respected by our clients. The accreditation will provide oil and gas operators and members of the wider supply chain with added confidence in our capabilities and service offering.”

Founded in 2017, TEMS International is an independent oil and gas service company focused on managing and optimising the performance and compliance of drilling systems. Headquartered in Aberdeen, the firm’s services cover rig audits, drilling fluid systems management and optimisation, waste management programme planning, tank cleaning, waste water treatment and mud treatment. TEMS International personnel operate as an integral part of clients’ drilling teams in order to reduce drilling costs, ensure legislative compliance and improve environmental performance.

The Aberdeen-headquartered firm has appointed Nicola Lomax to the newly created role. She will be responsible for developing and managing the firm’s health, safety, environmental and quality systems and procedures in accordance with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards.

Nicola brings extensive QHSE experience to the role, with the discipline having been a requirement of all the previous posts she has held during her 18-year career. This experience has been built up in a variety of industries, including oil and gas, automotive and industrial printing, where she oversaw the ink chemical part of the process.

At TEMS International, an independent drilling fluid systems specialist, Nicola will also support commercial and procurement activities, oversee the creation of an internal audit scheme and develop and deliver a QHSE training programme for employees.

Nicola holds a NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety and is a registered quality auditor with the International Register of Certified Auditors. She is also a practitioner member of the Chartered Quality Institute and a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.

The appointment of a QHSE manager follows a year of significant growth for TEMS International, which has included the award of a number of major global contracts and the opening of a US office in Houston. In support of that growth the firm has also appointed Fiona Leslie to the role of accounts administrator in its Aberdeen office. She will provide accounting, administrative and logistics support across the whole business.

Commenting on her new role, Nicola Lomax said: “TEMS International is a young company with a vision, value and service offering I believe in. Joining the company while it is still at an early stage in its evolution is very appealing and provides an exciting opportunity to shape policies, provide direction and contribute to its continued growth and expansion.”

TEMS International provides oil and gas operators with a comprehensive range of services that work to optimise the performance of drilling systems over the life-cycle of a well. This can reduce drilling costs and ensure environmental and regulatory compliance.

Managing director Bill Walkingshaw said: “We have worked hard over the past 18 months to establish TEMS International within the oil and gas industry, where improving drilling efficiency remains at the forefront of operators’ thoughts. The business is growing, which this year has been buoyed by securing a number of large global contracts and setting up an office in Houston.

“To support that recent growth and aid our continued development it is great to welcome new members to our team. The varied experience and skillsets that both Nicola and Fiona bring to the business will provide a valuable contribution going forward.”

Founded in 2017, TEMS International is an independent oil and gas service company focused on managing and optimising the performance and compliance of drilling systems. Headquartered in Aberdeen, the firm’s services cover rig audits, drilling fluid systems management and optimisation, waste management programme planning, tank cleaning, waste water treatment and mud treatment. TEMS’s personnel operate as an integral part of clients’ drilling teams in order to reduce drilling costs, ensure legislative compliance and improve environmental performance. For more information about TEMS International telephone +44 (0) 1224 285880 or visit www.tems-international.com.