IKM Testing UK won the Inspiration from Innovation award - sponsored by Marks & Clerk - at the 2026 Northern Star Business Awards.
IKM Testing UK is a complete service provider to the energy industry across the UK, Europe, East Mediterranean, and Africa, supporting both traditional oil and gas operations and the renewable energy transition.
Part of the IKM Group, the company combines local technical expertise with the scale of an international network.
Guided by its mantra, “Challenge Convention, Inspire Innovation”, IKM Testing UK is dedicated to developing its people and empowering them to deliver bold, responsible, and clear solutions.
Inspiration from Innovation NSBA2026 IKM Testing UK with sponsor Marks & Clerk
IKM Testing UK has developed and introduced its Methane Emissions Quantification (MEQ) service, with particular success in the Source Level Identification and Quantification (SLIQ) method.
SLIQ was created through IKM Testing UK’s internal innovation programme by Sam Rowley (MEQ Lead Engineer).
SLIQ is proof of how embedding innovation into culture enables employees to develop solutions that directly address industry challenges, align with the company’s mantra Challenge Convention-Inspire Innovation, and create lasting value for both clients and the wider environment.
Innovation at IKM Testing UK is a company-wide endeavour. All employees are encouraged to submit ideas through its monthly innovation scheme. Staff have in total generated 360 ideas, of which 11 progressed to innovation projects that improved services or optimised internal processes. This structure empowers employees at all levels to contribute.