Intertek Chemical Testing - Oilfield Microbiology Web Quality
Intertek Chemical Testing - Oilfield Microbiology Web Quality
Intertek Chemical Testing - Oilfield Microbiology Web Quality
Oilfield Microbiology
The oil and gas industry faces many At Intertek, we can offer a variety of chemical
testing options as part of our range of
microbiological-related challenges,
microbiology services available to the oil and gas
such as souring, H2S production, industry.
microbiologically influenced corrosion
Our teams carry out independent testing to
(MIC) and biofouling.
address the causes of industry challenges and
their potential solutions.
Often, biocides are used to overcome
these issues. However, it is essential to We also possess the scope to undertake bespoke
testing and accommodate an extensive range of
evaluate and assess these treatment unique requirements.
regimes in order to optimise dosage,
minimise cost and maximise efficiency All of our testing adheres to the standard
TMO194-2004, ‘Field Monitoring of Bacterial
for oil and gas clients. Growth in Oil and Gas Systems’.
Benefits
• Leading chemical testing methods for the oil and gas industry.
• Bespoke testing options available, according to your requirements.
• All testing based around industry recongised standard.
Biocide Trials Planktonic Testing
Biocides are vital chemicals used for bacterial Biocides will be assessed at different
control to prevent associated issues in oil and gas concentrations, after various contact times to gain
process systems. a ranking of efficacy.
A variety of test methods are available. Planktonic testing provides data on biocide
performance against planktonic populations.
• Biocide efficacy trials.
• Biocide evaluation testing (new biocides vs The microbes can be cultured from seawater,
incumbent biocides) or specific waters and brines may be provided
by the client for testing. Standard testing uses
• New product testing to provide crucial
the triplicate most probable number analysis for
independent laboratory data.
microbial enumeration.
• Field trials and monitoring.
Other methods are available and can be discussed
on request.
Production and
Integrity Assurance
Offices
Australia - Adelaide
2 Elder Road
Birkenhead. Port, 5015 Specialised Chemical Testing Projects
Tel +61 8 8249 9971
At Intertek, our team can carry out other • Evaluation of the effect of silver-based
Libya - Tripoli specialised testing projects to meet the needs of products on bacterial numbers.
Al Shaat Road, Souq Al-juma, your business. These include:
P.O Box 3788. • Microbial-enhanced oil recovery.
Tel +218 21 351 4534 • UV efficacy. • Corrosion trials.
Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur • Microbiologically influenced corrosion • Nitrate treatment evaluation.
No. 7, Jalan Teknologi 3/5A,
Pusat Teknologi Sinar Damansara,
assessments.
PJU 5, Kota Damansara,
47810 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor, Darul Ehsan.
Tel +603 6156 2200
UK - Oxford,
Unit 6,
production.assurance@intertek.com
Hanborough Business Park
Long Hanborough, www.intertek.com/ep
Witney, OX29 8LH,
Tel +44 1993 882 445