Testing for oil & gas operations in Turkmenistan.
From wellhead gas to refined fuels and produced water: the parameters operators, EPC contractors and service companies need to verify quality, protect assets and stay compliant.
Natural gas & LPG
Composition and contaminants that define gas quality, sales specifications and processing risk.
| Parameter | Instrument | Typical reference |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocarbon composition C1-C6+, CO₂, N₂Determines calorific value and gas quality for sales contracts, custody transfer and process design. | Agilent 7890B GC SystemAgilent 7820A GC System | ASTM D1945 |
| Total sulfur in LPG and gaseous fuelsConfirms the product meets sulfur limits; sulfur compounds cause corrosion, odour and emissions. | Analytik Jena multi EA 5000 | ASTM D6667 |
| Total chlorine in LPGChlorides corrode equipment and poison downstream catalysts, so they are checked before processing or sale. | Analytik Jena multi EA 5000 | |
| Mercury in condensate and process liquidsMercury attacks aluminium heat exchangers and is a health hazard, so it is monitored before processing and export. | Analytik Jena mercur |
Crude oil, condensate & fuels
Specification and contaminant testing for feedstock, intermediate and finished products.
| Parameter | Instrument | Typical reference |
|---|---|---|
| Total sulfurShows whether fuels meet specifications such as Euro 5; sulfur drives corrosion, emissions and catalyst poisoning. | Analytik Jena multi EA 5000 | ASTM D5453 |
| Total nitrogenNitrogen compounds poison refinery catalysts and affect fuel stability, so feedstocks are screened for them. | Analytik Jena multi EA 5000 | ASTM D4629 |
| Ni, V, Fe, Na and other metalsMetals foul and deactivate refinery catalysts and cause furnace corrosion; they also affect the value of crude and condensate. | Agilent 7700 Series ICP-MSAgilent 4100 MP-AES | |
| Hydrocarbon fingerprinting & unknownsIdentifies what a sample is and where it came from. Useful for contamination, off-spec product and claims disputes. | Agilent 5977A MSDAgilent 5977E MSD | |
| Biodiesel free & total glycerinExcess glycerin in biodiesel blocks fuel filters and injectors; this test checks compliance with the fuel standard. | Agilent 7890B GC System | ASTM D6584 |
Lubricants & in-service oils
Condition monitoring that catches wear and contamination before equipment fails.
| Parameter | Instrument | Typical reference |
|---|---|---|
| Wear metals and additive elementsRising metal levels reveal wear in engines, gearboxes and compressors before a breakdown happens. | Agilent 4100 MP-AES | |
| Oxidation, nitration, water and glycolShows whether oil is degrading or contaminated with water or coolant, so it can be changed at the right time. | Agilent Cary 630 FTIR | ASTM E2412 |
| Thermal stability and volatilityIndicates how an oil or grease behaves at high temperature: evaporation losses and breakdown point. | Mettler-Toledo TGA/DSC 1 |
Produced water & effluents
Characterisation and discharge monitoring for produced, process and wastewater streams.
| Parameter | Instrument | Typical reference |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy metals and trace elementsConfirms water meets discharge or re-injection limits and helps trace sources of scaling and corrosion. | Agilent 7700 Series ICP-MS | EPA 200.8 |
| MercuryMercury is strictly regulated in discharges; testing protects permits, people and the environment. | Analytik Jena mercur | |
| TOC and total bound nitrogenA quick overall measure of organic pollution, used to check treatment performance and discharge compliance. | Analytik Jena multi N/C 3100 | EN 1484 |
| VOCs and BTEXBenzene and related compounds are toxic; their levels decide how water must be treated before discharge. | Agilent 7697A Headspace SamplerAgilent 5977A MSD | EPA 8260 |
| Semi-volatile organics and PAHsDetects heavier oil-derived pollutants that persist in the environment and are limited by regulations. | Agilent 7890B GC SystemAgilent 5977A MSD | EPA 8270D |
Corrosion, scale & failure analysis
Understanding what formed, where and why, to support integrity and root-cause investigations.
| Parameter | Instrument | Typical reference |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral phases of scale and depositsIdentifies what the scale is (carbonate, sulfate, iron sulfide…) so the right chemical treatment can be chosen. | Bruker D2 PHASER XRD | |
| Surface morphology of corroded partsHigh-magnification images show how and why metal failed: pitting, cracking or erosion. | JEOL JSM-7500F FE-SEM | |
| C, H, N, S in deposits, coke and catalystsReveals whether deposits are organic (coke, wax, asphaltenes) or mineral, guiding cleaning and prevention. | Elementar vario MICRO cube | |
| Decomposition profile of depositsShows what a deposit is made of by how it breaks down on heating: water, hydrocarbons and mineral residue. | Mettler-Toledo TGA/DSC 1 |
Geology & drilling
Mineralogical and chemical data from cuttings, cores and drilling materials.
| Parameter | Instrument | Typical reference |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk and clay mineralogyClay and mineral content affects drilling-fluid design, wellbore stability and reservoir quality. | Bruker D2 PHASER XRD | |
| Total carbon and sulfur in rockIndicates the organic richness and sulfide content of source rock and cuttings. | Analytik Jena multi EA 5000 | |
| Trace-element geochemistryElement patterns help correlate formations between wells and characterise the reservoir. | Agilent 7700 Series ICP-MS |
References indicate typical standard methods. The exact method, detection limit and turnaround are confirmed in each quotation. Parameters not listed may also be available.
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