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The only national laboratory of its kind, with more than 40 years of experience offering petroleum services, including analytical testing for the geochemical characterisation of rock and fluid samples. These analyses are essential for defining petroleum systems and controlling reservoirs.
We apply new techniques and methodologies for the analysis and study of different specialities of organic geochemistry, such as biomarkers, reservoir geochemistry, geochemical modelling, isotopy, pyrolysis and activation energies in total samples, among others.
We have accredited tests under the NMX-EC-17025-IMNC2006/ISO17025:2005 standard. For fourteen consecutive years, the laboratory has obtained zero findings in the accreditation evaluations of the tests at its facilities in the state of Hidalgo, and this is the eighth consecutive year with zero findings in the accreditation evaluations at its headquarters.
Laboratory capabilities
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Three Rock Eval model 6 Turbo.
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Two isotope ratio mass spectrometers.
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Four gas chromatographs with selective mass detectors.
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Four gas chromatographs. Liquid chromatograph.
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Two elemental carbon and sulphur analysers.
Types of tests
Assessment of the reservoir's generating potential
Determinando parámetros de madurez, cantidad y calidad de la materia orgánica.
Analysis of sedimentary, channel or core rocks
Conditioning and preparation of rock samples for geochemical analysis.
Kerogen and laminate extraction
Pyrolysis with analytical equipment Rock Eval model 6
Accredited test Internal Method 05LA-340802-EP-MP-02 subsection B Version 10, 2018
Accreditation number Q-055-005/10
Total organic carbon in rock
Activation energies in total sample
Upstream
Characterisation of Synthetic and Natural Materials
Characterisation of the chemical composition of materials.
Petrophysics and PVT Analysis
Studies of geological, petrophysical and dynamic characteristics for storage control.
Organic Geochemistry
Identification of fluid heterogeneities.
Hydrocarbon Production and Corrosion Control
Solutions to internal and external corrosion problems in oil industry facilities.
Well Drilling, Completion and Maintenance
Determines geostress, casing pipe settlement (PSs), hole geometry.
Hydrocarbon Recovery
Study of primary, secondary and enhanced recovery processes under reservoir conditions.
Downstream
Pilot Plants and Catalyst Scaling
Scaling of catalytic materials; evaluation of processes in microplants and microsystem materials.
Environmental Analysis
Determination of metals by atomic absorption, analysis of the Stiff and Davis stability index.
Chemical Analysis
Technologies to maintain and increase hydrocarbon production, ensuring a constant flow.
Thermodynamics and Chemical Synthesis
Determination of physicochemical properties, phase equilibrium, and chemical equilibrium.
Physical Analysis
Optimisation of industrial process performance, focusing on increasing production.
Combustion Systems
Assessment of the fossil fuel combustion process, mitigating its environmental impact.
