Cotecna Promotes Export Compliance and Opportunities in Africa’s Oil and Gas Sector.
Cotecna proudly attended the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2025 in Houston, Texas, under the theme “Waves of Innovation >> Energy in Excellence.” Representing Cotecna were Ade Adediran, Country Manager for Nigeria VOC; Audra Tashiro, VOC Team Manager; Kim Parker, VoC/Operations Coordinator, and Olga Tovkun, International Operations Manager (Commercial).
At this leading global oil and gas platform, Cotecna promoted its Verification of Conformity (VOC) programs and the Industrial Inspection programs that support the export of oil and gas tools and equipment from the entire globe to African destinations.
Cotecna operates these programs in:
- Nigeria under the SONCAP program, authorized by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
- Côte d’Ivoire authorized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and SME Promotion to issue Certificate of Conformity
- Gabon under the PROGEC program, authorized by the Gabonese Standard Agency AGANOR (Agence Gabonaise de Normalisation)
- Congo under the PCEC program, mandated by the Congolese Agency for Standardization and Quality (ACONOQ)
VOC Industrial Inspection is an essential TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) service offered by Cotecna. It involves the physical and technical inspection to compliance of industrial products—such as machinery, equipment, elevators, and escalators—prior to shipment. This process is vital in ensuring that materials meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements, especially in the high-risk oil and gas sector.
Industrial inspection minimizes the risk of nonconforming goods, supports project efficiency, and helps importers and exporters maintain trust and reliability in their supply chains. Our office around the globe supports American exporters directly and beyond, making compliance with destination country regulations more efficient and accessible.
It is important to note that these certifications are not limited to oil and gas products. The VOC schemes in the countries mentioned above cover a broad range of regulated goods, all of which must undergo compliance verification prior to importation.
To learn more about VOC industrial contact Cotecna Nigeria.
About Cotecna
For over 50 years, we have been supporting agriculture, food and pharma, minerals and metals, and consumer products supply chains all over the world. We provide testing, inspection, and certification services to help our clients navigate evolving regulations, ensure product compliance, and support their sustainability journey.