David Cain, Principal Engineer DTE Technical Governance at Lloyd’s Register, the leading provider of engineering and technology-centric professional services, was awarded the Silver Patent Award by the Petroleum Division of ASME on 01 May at the one of the world’s largest oil and gas events – OTC 2017 event in Houston, Texas.

On receiving the award Cain says: “My thanks to ASME for this prestigious award. It has been an incredible journey with ASME over the years and I personally want to thank the ASME committee and its organization for recognizing the importance of technical advancement across oil and gas and the energy industry. I believe the combination of Lloyd’s Register and its work with ASME on creating a shared understanding of the critical relationship between compliance and technology is always going to be an important driver for the industry – especially with today’s challenges and opportunities with a sustained low oil price environment.”

Patents are a major achievement in the career path of a petroleum mechanical engineer. ASME’s petroleum division seeks to encourage and recognize engineers holding patents. Each year, the division gives one ASME Petroleum Division member who has received at least 25 U.S. patents, the Silver Patent Award. It is presented at The Annual Dinner at the OTC Houston event.

Cain has achieved more than 35 years delivering projects associated with oil and gas production, intervention, completions, offshore drilling, and military technical solutions, all with a focus on regulations and standards. Cain was responsible for introducing the first API validation document. His work has resulted in 49 US and foreign patents.

About Lloyd’s Register
Lloyd’s Register (LR) is a global engineering, technical and business services organisation wholly owned by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a UK charity dedicated to research and education in science and engineering. Founded in 1760 as a marine classification society, LR now operates across many industry sectors, with over 9000 employees in 78 countries.

LR has a long-standing reputation for integrity, impartiality and technical excellence. Its compliance, risk and technical consultancy services give clients confidence that their assets and businesses are safe, sustainable and dependable. Through its global technology centres and research network, LR is at the forefront of understanding the application of new science and technology to future-proof its clients’ businesses.

About ASME
ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges. Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world. Additional information is available at www.asme.org

About the Petroleum Division
The ASME Petroleum Division was founded in 1924 to provide mechanical engineers working in the areas of petroleum, natural gas, petrochemicals, coal, oil shale, and other fields with the opportunity to participate in technical workshops and conferences, while fostering the continued growth of engineering education and promoting mechanical engineering as a career choice. For more information visit www.asme-ipti.org.