Precision Analytics for Sustainable Oil & Gas Operations

Transform environmental performance while enhancing operational excellence through advanced analytical technologies

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Industry Overview

The Oil & Gas industry faces unprecedented pressure to reduce environmental impact while maintaining operational efficiency and profitability. As global energy demands continue to rise, companies must navigate complex regulatory landscapes, stakeholder expectations, and the transition to cleaner energy sources.

In today's climate-conscious world, advanced analytical technologies provide the measurement certainty needed to achieve both environmental and operational objectives simultaneously. By delivering real-time, accurate monitoring of critical parameters across production, processing, and refining operations, these solutions enable operators to optimize resource utilization, minimize waste generation, reduce emissions, and ensure regulatory compliance—all while improving operational efficiency and product quality.

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Advancing Sustainability Through Precision Analytics

Transforming environmental challenges into strategic opportunities across the oil and gas value chain

The journey to sustainability in the oil and gas industry begins with measurement. Advanced analytical technologies transform environmental performance while enhancing operational excellence, providing the precision and reliability needed to navigate the complex challenges of a carbon-constrained world.

By delivering accurate, timely information across critical parameters, analytical solutions enable oil and gas operators to optimize resource utilization, minimize waste generation, reduce emissions, and demonstrate regulatory compliance—all while improving operational efficiency and product quality.

Upstream: Oil Production

Precision analytics enable sustainable upstream operations through effective monitoring of produced water and separation processes.

Oil-in-Water Monitoring for Produced Water

Operational Challenges
  • Removing oil and suspended solids from produced water after separation
  • Solids accumulation in separators reducing efficiency over time
  • Periodic grab sampling missing breakthrough events
Environmental & Economic Impact

Each barrel of oil recovered through optimized separation represents approximately $70-80 in additional revenue, while preventing regulatory non-compliance that can result in substantial fines and operational restrictions.

Sustainable Solution
Instant Detection

Immediate alerts for breakthrough events above setpoints

Compliance Verification

Continuous documentation of environmental compliance

Resource Optimization

Maximized oil recovery while minimizing treatment costs

Free Water Knockout (FWKO) Monitoring

Why This Matters

Effective separation monitoring directly impacts production efficiency and profitability by maximizing oil recovery while minimizing treatment costs.

Technology Advantage
Maintenance-Free Operation

Continues functioning even when sensor is coated with oil

Custom Materials

316SS, Teflon, and other options for harsh environments

Wide Measurement Range

From mg/l to % concentrations for complete coverage

Zero Downtime Removal

Sensor can be removed without interrupting operations

Sustainable Benefits
Reduced Chemicals
Extended Equipment Life
Energy Efficiency
Water Conservation

Midstream: Natural Gas Processing

Precision analytics ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible natural gas processing and transportation.

Gas Quality Analysis

Critical Parameters
H₂S
CO₂
H₂O
Total Sulfur
Hydrocarbon Composition
Environmental & Safety Significance

Hydrogen sulfide is lethal at concentrations as low as 100 ppm and extremely corrosive to infrastructure. Precise monitoring protects workers, prevents equipment damage, and ensures regulatory compliance.

Sustainable Solution
Early Contaminant Detection

Prevent equipment damage before it occurs

Optimized Treatment

Minimize chemical consumption in gas treatment

Regulatory Documentation

Verify compliance with environmental regulations

Custody Transfer & Pipeline Monitoring

Critical Parameters
Heating Value
Specific Gravity
Wobbe Index
Volume Correction
BTU Measurement
Economic & Environmental Significance

Precise measurement is essential for fair custody transfer and accurate billing, representing millions of dollars in transactions annually. These parameters also ensure safe combustion characteristics and support carbon accounting initiatives.

Sustainable Solution
Product Quality Verification

Ensure efficient end use and customer satisfaction

Carbon Accounting

Support emissions reporting with accurate energy content data

Infrastructure Protection

Early detection of off-spec gas prevents equipment damage

Waste Minimization

Optimize blending operations to reduce product loss

Downstream: Refining Operations

Precision analytics optimize refining processes for maximum efficiency, product quality, and environmental performance.

Desalter Effluent Monitoring

Critical Parameters
Oil in Water
Salt (NaCl)
Acidity/pH
Caustic
Environmental & Operational Impacts

Desalter performance directly impacts the entire refining operation. Ineffective desalting leads to corrosion, catalyst poisoning, and equipment fouling that can cost refineries millions in maintenance and lost production.

Sustainable Solution
Optimized Chemical Usage

Precise dosing reduces consumption and waste

Corrosion Prevention

Protect downstream equipment from damage

Extended Catalyst Life

Protection from contaminants reduces replacement frequency

Refinery Wastewater Treatment

Process Overview
1
Oil Recovery

API separation, equalization tanks

2
Dispersed Oil & TSS Recovery

Dissolved air flotation, sand filtration

3
Soluble Substance Removal

Biological treatment, clarification

Critical Parameters
Alkalinity
Ammonia/Nitrates
Hypochlorite
H₂S/Mercaptans
Sustainable Solution
Process Upset Prevention

Identify and avoid expensive operational issues

Energy Efficiency

Precise aeration pump control saves electricity

Chemical Optimization

Minimize consumption through precise dosing

Compliance Verification

Ensure environmental regulations are consistently met

Sulfur Recovery & Gas Sweetening

Precision analytics maximize recovery efficiency while ensuring environmental compliance in sulfur processing operations.

Sulfur Recovery Unit (SRU)

Critical Applications
  • Tail gas monitoring (H₂S, SO₂, COS, CS₂)
  • Pit gas vapor headspace analysis
  • Acid gas feed monitoring
  • Sulfur pit monitoring
  • Tail gas air demand control
Environmental & Economic Significance

SRUs represent the primary environmental control technology for removing harmful sulfur compounds. Each percentage point improvement in recovery can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in additional sulfur production and avoided emission fees.

Sustainable Solution
Optimized Air Demand Control

Maintain ideal 2:1 H₂S:SO₂ ratio for maximum conversion

Maximized Recovery

Increase sulfur production while minimizing emissions

Release Prevention

Avoid toxic and flammable gas releases from sulfur pits

Flare & Fuel Gas Systems

Critical Applications
Gas Composition
BTU Measurement
H₂S Monitoring
Fuel Gas Analysis
Environmental & Economic Significance

Flare systems serve as critical safety devices but also represent potential sources of significant emissions and lost product value. Many jurisdictions now require detailed flare gas monitoring with penalties for excessive flaring that can exceed $1,000 per ton.

Sustainable Solution
Hydrocarbon Recovery

Identify opportunities to capture valuable product

Combustion Efficiency

Optimize burning conditions to minimize emissions

Regulatory Documentation

Verify compliance with flaring regulations

Air Quality Protection

Prevent ground-level air quality violations

The Sustainability Imperative

In an era of increasing environmental scrutiny, the oil and gas industry faces mounting pressure from regulators, investors, customers, and communities to demonstrate meaningful sustainability progress.

Data-Driven Sustainability

Replace assumptions with accurate measurements to quantify environmental impact and track progress with confidence.

Regulatory Compliance

Stay ahead of increasingly stringent environmental regulations with continuous monitoring and verification.

ESG Reporting

Provide verified data for environmental, social, and governance reporting increasingly demanded by investors.

Operational Excellence

Identify optimization opportunities that align environmental and economic objectives to reduce costs and footprint.

Industry Challenges

Emissions Reduction

Meeting increasingly stringent regulations for methane, CO2, and other greenhouse gas emissions

Produced Water Management

Treating and disposing of high-volume produced water while minimizing environmental impact

Flaring Reduction

Minimizing routine flaring and capturing associated gas for beneficial use

Energy Transition

Balancing traditional operations with investments in low-carbon technologies

Regulatory Compliance

Navigating complex and evolving environmental regulations across global operations

Waste Management

Reducing drilling waste and implementing effective recycling and disposal methods

Process Efficiency

Optimizing operations to reduce energy consumption and improve resource utilization

Our Integrated Approach

Advanced Analytical Technologies

Using data and insights from our analytical technologies will ensure decisions are based on accurate environmental performance metrics which also allow us to track progress and find ways to improve.

Carbon Offsetting and Trading

Including our expertise in carbon management will make your carbon reduction goals achievable and cost-effective by using carbon markets alongside internal efforts.

Sustainable Digital Transformation

Using digital solutions to improve implementation, monitoring, and reporting will provide the necessary infrastructure for efficient sustainability data management and better stakeholder communication.

Advanced Analytical Technologies

Using data and insights from our analytical technologies will ensure decisions are based on accurate environmental performance metrics which also allow us to track progress and find ways to improve.

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