Southern Petroleum Laboratories, Inc. Promotes Manager to COO

Southern Petroleum Laboratories, Inc. ("SPL") announces the promotion of Steve Grenda from Operations Manager to Chief Operating Officer.

2011-09-16

HOUSTON, TX, September 16, 2011 (Press-News.org) SPL has long been a leader in offering technical services to the oil and gas industry, focusing primarily on hydrocarbon laboratory analytical and field services.

"Steve has done an outstanding job for us over the past 31 years in managing our laboratory in Traverse City, Michigan," said Herb Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer. "He serves the company with distinction and has been an exemplary laboratory manager."

Since 1980, Mr. Grenda has served as Operations Manager of the Traverse City, Michigan facility. Prior to joining SPL, Mr. Grenda managed the Michigan Allocation and Analysis Program for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company and has held positions as chemist for FMC Corp. and Dow Corning Corp. With over 43 years of experience in the oil and gas and environmental industries, he thoroughly understands the client services (marketing and project management) business and technical aspects of the market. His experience and extensive work has positioned him well for leading operations within SPL.

"This is certainly a tremendous opportunity and I look forward to the challenges that come with this position," said Steve. "The business is poised for growth in many directions, and I look forward to the challenge of growing the SPL network of services and products."

About Southern Petroleum Laboratories, Inc.:

Established in 1944, SPL was one of the first major suppliers to service the exploration & production, petrochemical, refining, pipeline and retail markets with petroleum and environmental testing services. Today, SPL is recognized globally as an industry leader in oil and gas measurement, allocations, auditing, and laboratory services. The company has performed work throughout the United States as well as international markets that include the China Sea, Kuwait, Libya, Mexico, Peru, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen.

As a top supplier in the market sector, SPL's hydrocarbon services include testing of gas and liquid samples, refinery gases, green house gases, sulfur compounds, petroleum fingerprinting, and forensic analysis. SPL field services include liquid and gas measurement accounting, allocations, and consulting services. With over 60 years of accurate analysis and exceptional customer service, SPL has proven that it is a sustained leader in the industry.

For more information about SPL, please visit their website at www.spl-inc.com.

Contact:

Debbi Romero
Director of Marketing
Southern Petroleum Laboratories, Inc.
Phone: 877-SPL-LABS
Website: www.spl-inc.com

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