The value of feedstocks varies significantly from crude to crude and must be assessed on a case-by-case basis. While generic data and industry references provide guidance, variations in crude composition, whether from well-to-well differences or blending of opportunity crudes, can create risks such as sediment formation, corrosion or processing inefficiencies at refineries and terminals. As a result, detailed analyses of refinery feedstocks are more essential than ever.
Our analytical services provide reliable, independent insights into crude oil and natural gas condensates, covering essential parameters such as density, water content, sulfur, low-level mercury, metallic residues, hydrogen sulfide and other trace contaminants.
Enhance feedstock reliability with SGS
- Maximize operational safety
Identify potential hazards in crude oils and gas condensates early, reducing the risk of equipment failure, corrosion and process upsets.
- Optimize feedstock value
Evaluate crude properties accurately to support blending strategies, ensuring feedstocks are processed safely and economically.
- Ensure regulatory compliance
Meet environmental and safety standards by verifying chemical composition and potential contaminants in feedstocks.
- Improve decision-making
Leverage reliable analytical data and expert guidance to make informed choices about refining operations, storage and handling.
- Mitigate blending and storage risks
Detect incompatibilities and stability issues in crude oils and condensates before they impact plant performance or product quality.
Crude oil and feedstock testing solutions
We offer a range of specialized services to support the safe, efficient and compliant processing of crude oils and gas condensates. Our experts deliver accurate, independent analysis across the full spectrum of feedstock evaluation, including:
- Crude oil assay
Atmospheric and vacuum distillation yields (ASTM D2892 and ASTM D5236) combined with detailed physical and chemical characterization of each fraction to help determine whether a crude can be processed safely and economically, including assessment of blending feasibility.
- Intrinsic oil stability and blend-compatibility assessment
Evaluation of stability risks linked to asphaltene precipitation using proven methods such as the S-VALUE test to help prevent fouling, deposition and operational disruption. Compatibility testing and asphaltenes stability are important metrics for crude-oil cargo blending operations.
- Natural gas condensate analysis
Detailed assessment of condensate properties and composition from percentage levels to ultra-trace impurities to ensure safe handling and processing.
Why SGS?
We bring deep technical expertise and fully independent analysis to every stage of crude oil and feedstock evaluation. As active members of leading standards bodies such as ASTM, ISO, CEN, EI and IFIA, we ensure your testing programs align with internationally recognized methods and best practice.
With a global network of specialists and strong proficiency in both standardized and client-specified analytical procedures, we help you manage risk, strengthen decision-making and maintain confidence in every transaction.
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