Key Takeaways:
- SPL is committed to shaping industry standards, not just following them.
- Andy Hartman and Joseph Ponminissery are leading sessions at the American School of Gas Measurement Technology (ASGMT) taking place in the Woodlands, Texas on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
- Choosing a laboratory and measurement partner is bigger than the lab the runs the test; it is choosing the people behind the data.
SPL Does More Than Measure Up. We Teach the Class.
Good measurement data is the result of experts that have spent years trouble-shooting the small things that can quietly go wrong. That’s the exact care and precision SPL is bringing to the 2026 American School of Gas Measurement Technology (ASGMT) this fall. Two of our technical leaders are stepping up to the podium to share the type of hands-on experience that drives our industry forward.
ASGMT draws measurement professionals from across the gas industry every year, and being invited to present is an honor we take seriously. Don’t miss out on the valuable lessons our experts are bringing to the table this week.
Joseph Ponminissery, Laboratory Director, presents:
“LMF – Liquid Sampling and Analysis” on Tuesday, September 1, from 2:15 – 3:00 PM
Ponminissery will share the key factors in field collection of liquid samples. This session reviews the key best practices to ensure safety, and an accurate sample before it gets to your laboratory.
“Dew Point Wet Gas and its Effect on Natural Gas Sampling Systems” on Thursday, September 3, from 8:15 to 9:00 AM
Ponminissery tackles how field conditions in the field can impact the accuracy of a gas sample long before it reaches an analyzer; an issue that is easy to overlook and expensive to ignore. This session includes the type of knowledge one can only come from thorough first-hand experience of these issues.
Andy Hartman, SVP of Energy Labs, presents “Auditing Gas Analysis Labs” on Thursday, September 3, from 10:15 to 11:00 AM.
Hartman’s session speaks directly to an issue many operators don’t consider until it’s too late: does the lab behind their numbers hold up to real scrutiny? As a trusted provider of accurate, defensible data, this is exactly the subject you want to learn about from SPL.
If you have been avoiding the hard conversations around your lab’s auditing process, this session is the place to begin.
Why These Sessions Matter Beyond the Conference Room
Our industry is one built on trust. Every custody transfer, regulatory filing, operational decision downstream depends on accurate, defensible data. Being invited to teach at ASGMT isn’t just professional recognition, but a reminder that SPL is setting the standard for what “getting it right” looks like in practice.
SPL aims to be more than a lab that runs tests. We are trusted partners to our customers and a reminder to the industry to think critically about the systems and processes behind the data. Defensible data starts long before reports are generated. It begins with professionals like Ponminissery and Hartman who lead with integrity and challenge the status quo.
This opportunity reflects the decades of work SPL has done across labs and clients nationwide. Our depth of expertise is not a one-off moment, but an ongoing commitment to showing up in the rooms where industry standards are raised.
If you are attending ASGMT this year, both sessions are worth your time. While you’re there, stop by booth 605 to learn more about our team and how SPL is leading the industry forward.
Choosing a hydrocarbon lab and measurement partner means choosing the people behind the data. If you want to know more about the expertise SPL brings to every gas analysis and measurement engagement, start a conversation with our team today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ASGMT?
ASGMT, the American School of Gas Measurement Technology, is an annual conference and training event that brings together measurement professionals from across the natural gas industry.
Why does it matter that SPL employees are teaching at ASGMT?
Presenters at ASGMT are typically invited based on their expertise and standing in the industry, so having two SPL team members teaching sessions in the same week reflects the depth of experience across SPL’s Energy Labs group.
How should I evaluate a gas measurement lab partner?
Look beyond turnaround time and pricing to the expertise and track record of the people running the lab, since defensible data depends on the judgment and experience behind the process, not just the equipment.
Is SPL only involved in gas measurement?
No, SPL provides testing and measurement services across energy, environmental, and measurement sectors nationwide.