Frequently asked questions
What is an oilfield chemicals consultant?
A specialist who develops, evaluates and advises on the chemical products used in oil and gas exploration and production — such as drilling fluids and additives — ensuring technical performance along with safety and environmental compliance.
What chemical and environmental safety services does Horacio Leanza offer?
Diagnosis and design of chemical safety policies, preparation of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), dangerous goods transport compliance advisory, chemical emergency response plan design, and full environmental management (audits, waste and effluent management, toxicity testing).
What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and who needs one?
It's a technical document describing a chemical product's hazards, safe handling, storage and emergency response information. Any company that manufactures, transports, stores or uses chemical substances needs one, both for regulatory compliance and worker safety.
What regulations govern the transport of hazardous substances in Argentina?
Road transport of hazardous substances in Argentina is regulated, among other rules, by Resolution 195/97, which sets labeling, documentation and handling requirements. Horacio Leanza was directly involved in implementing this regulatory framework in the oil industry.
How is a chemical emergency response plan developed?
It starts with identifying the specific risks of each operation, defining response protocols, roles and responsibilities, and training the personnel involved. Horacio Leanza founded and directed Bolland y Cía S.A.'s Chemical Emergency Response Service, one of the cornerstones of his career in this field.
What experience does Horacio Leanza have in the oil industry?
More than 45 years, since 1979, spanning technical, R&D, quality, safety, environmental and teaching roles at companies such as Bolland y Cía S.A. and Pecom Servicios Energía, with operations in Argentina and abroad.
Does Horacio Leanza only work with the oil industry?
His main specialization is oilfield, drilling and environmental chemistry for the oil & gas industry. He also provides consulting in custom chemical product development and in Chemical and Environmental Safety for other industries, such as food service/hospitality and industrial cleaning, for clients who need the same technical rigor applied to other processes.
How can I get in touch with Horacio Leanza?
Through the site's contact form, by email, or by phone/WhatsApp (see Contact section).