IPT Global Receives Historic BSEE Approval for Primary Validation of Inflow Tests in the Gulf of America

HOUSTON, Texas – March 2, 2026 – IPT Global, the pioneer and recognized global leader in digital well assurance solutions and associated advisory services to the oil and gas industry, today announced that it has received official approval from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) to serve as primary validation provider of inflow tests in the Gulf of America (GoA).  

This approval is the first of its kind and marks a major milestone for IPT Global and the broader offshore industry.  

The multi-year approval process included direct engagement with BSEE, detailed technical evaluations, and close collaboration with six offshore operators. As part of the validation pathway, IPT Global also completed a multi-month independent review conducted by DNV to support the use of SureTec® for inflow test validation. In addition, the IPT Global team conducted multiple training sessions with BSEE engineers and inspectors to ensure full alignment on procedures, regulatory expectations, and compliance requirements, reinforcing the technical rigor and transparency behind this approval. 

This designation establishes IPT Global as the first approved provider for primary validation of inflow tests in the GoA, setting a new benchmark for independent validation and regulatory collaboration in offshore operations.  

See our announcement in the May/June 2026 edition of Drilling Contractor Magazine.  

ABOUT IPT GLOBAL

IPT Global is the pioneer and recognized global leader in digital pressure testing, trusted by major operators worldwide to deliver critical well barrier assurance with unmatched efficiency, reliability, and safety. For more than 15 years, IPT Global has set the standard for well lifecycle barrier management, completing more than 300,000 pressure tests globally and supporting rig operations in over 25 countries. Its advanced, field-proven technology enables operators to execute critical path operations with maximum efficiency while upholding the highest standards of well barrier integrity, helping reduce risk, enhance personnel safety, and protect the environment. IPT Global also provides asset health monitoring solutions and 24/7 real-time support, ensuring continuous barrier surveillance and immediate expert assistance to maintain safe, reliable operations at every stage of the well lifecycle. www.iptglobal.com

Well barrier management — the process behind the design, implementation, and maintenance of barriers — is an essential part of any successful drilling operation. The more effective a well barrier is, the longer a well can operate unimpeded.

IPT Global showcased SureTec® WellSchematic, a cloud-based solution that simplifies wellbore schematic creation and barrier diagram generation, at the 2026 IADC/SPE International Drilling Conference in Galveston, Texas. It integrates visualizations, testing data, and collaborative processes into one solution, allowing users to visualize the full barrier envelope in real time.

In this video interview with Drilling Contractor Magazine on March 17, Cody MacDonald, Chief Technology Officer at IPT Global, discussed the insights that the software can provide.