Oil & Gas
Oil & gas operations rely on chemical and materials performance under harsh conditions—high temperature/pressure, water and salts, sour environments, corrosion, scale, deposits, and long operating cycles. Across upstream production, midstream transport, and downstream processing, small changes in fluid composition or contamination can strongly affect flow assurance, asset integrity, processing efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
We provide analytical testing and materials characterization for oil & gas-related fluids, chemicals, deposits, and materials, supporting R&D, product qualification, incoming QC, condition investigations, and root-cause analysis. Our multi-technique approach delivers clear, decision-ready reporting—from rapid screening to deep unknown identification.
Why Testing Matters in Oil & Gas
Oil & gas performance and reliability depend on controlling and understanding:
Hydrocarbon composition and variability affecting processing and flow behavior
Water, salts, and ionic contamination linked to corrosion, emulsion stability, and scale risk
Trace metals and contaminants that accelerate degradation or impair processing
Deposits and foulants causing plugging, heat-transfer loss, and downtime
Chemical treatment effectiveness (before/after comparisons, carryover questions)
Materials compatibility and residue formation (seals, coatings, corrosion protection—project-dependent)
Our lab uses orthogonal methods to identify what’s present, compare conditions, and support corrective action decisions.
FAQs
Can you analyze both oils and aqueous phases?
Yes (project-dependent). Providing both phases (or an extract plan) improves root-cause confidence for corrosion/scale issues.
Do you support flow assurance deposits (wax/asphaltenes)?
We can support deposit identification and comparative chemistry. The exact scope depends on sample type and project needs.
Can you identify scale type and likely source?
Often yes. XRD/SEM-EDS plus ions/metals screening can identify scale composition and help differentiate formation drivers.
How important is a reference sample?
Very. A baseline or known-good sample enables faster, more defensible comparisons.
Do you provide routine monitoring panels?
Yes. We can propose a practical panel (ions + metals + selected fingerprints) for trending and control.
Is analysis destructive?
Most analyses are minimally destructive; some options (e.g., certain profiling or prep steps) can be destructive in the analyzed area. We will clarify in the method plan.