Third Party Certification Seen as Crucial as Oil and Gas Companies Look to Enhance Equipment Safety for Workers and the Environment
HOUSTON, TEXAS---December 19, 2011---Demonstrating a commitment to help industrial customers ensure the safety and security of their energy delivery and production equipment and facilities, GE (NYSE: GE) today announced its Becker Emergency Shutdown Valve (ESD) offering has received an important safety certification---the IEC 61508 Safety Integrity Level 3 (SIL 3).