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Oil & Gas

Analytical support from downhole to downstream.

 In oil and gas, even small data gaps can turn into high-cost consequences.

  • Corrosion progressing faster than planned maintenance cycles
  • Drilling results that conflict with formation data
  • Proppant isn’t holding up
  • Environmental baseline data that must be defensible before regulatory review

These problems all add up to high-cost issues with tight deadlines, where answers must stand up to scrutiny—operational, regulatory, and sometimes legal.

Most teams don't need a generalist lab. They need specialized analytical work customized to the specific challenge, not a standard menu of tests. 

 

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Oil & Gas Challenges Other Labs Can't Solve

Our laboratory houses the largest commercially available suite of electron microscopes in the United States, combined with a team of expert metallurgists who work across industries from aerospace to steel production. Whether clients need root cause failure analysis, evaluation of melt practice effects on finished products, or characterization of coatings and surface treatments, we connect the lab data to the manufacturing and performance decisions that matter.

  • Geoanalytical Testing
    Offering mineralogy, geochemistry, waste characterization, and product quality assessments to support decision-making processes.

  • Drill Cuttings Evaluation
    Analyzing drilling mud and the effectiveness of fluids and solids control processes to optimize drilling operations.

  • Corrosion Assessment
    Investigating potential corrosion issues and their causes to extend the lifespan of infrastructure and equipment.

  • Proppant Characterization
    Ensuring product quality to maximize the effectiveness of hydraulic fracturing operations.

  • Shale Microstructure Analysis
    Utilizing high-resolution microscopy and Raman imaging to explore organic and inorganic features enhances recovery and exploration strategies.

  • Environmental Impact Studies
    Evaluating environmental samples and waste streams to support impact assessments and responsible oil and gas operations.

  • Regulatory Compliance Consulting
    Supporting regulatory compliance through defensible analytical data and technical expertise.
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Pipe on the roof top

Client Success Stories

Pipeline

Successful identification of pipe corrosion issues, leading to mitigation strategies that extended the life of pipelines.

Oil Rig

Mineralogical analyses leading to optimized drilling operations.

Oil tanks at night

Identified abnormal wear debris to address recurring equipment failures and reduce unplanned downtime in oil and gas operations.

Analytical Expertise Built for Oil and Gas

Every project is different, but the need is the same: specialized analytical work that fits the challenge, delivered fast enough to keep operations moving and defensible enough to satisfy regulators.

 

Oil & Gas 6-1-1Advanced Analytical Capabilities

Detailed characterization of geological samples, drilling fluids, and production chemicals using a broad range of techniques matched to the specific problem.


Customized Testing Protocols

We develop specialized testing programs tailored to your operational challenges, not off-the-shelf packages.


Regulatory Compliance Support

Establishing baseline data and providing defensible documentation to navigate complex environmental regulations and mitigate risk.


Cross-Disciplinary Expertise

A team of over 200 scientists, engineers, and technicians spanning geology, materials science, chemistry, and environmental disciplines supporting every phase of the project.

Technologies

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
Shale microstructure imaging, corrosion surface analysis, and drill cuttings characterization 
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 X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
Mineral phase identification in formations, drill cuttings, and scale deposits.
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ICP-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Trace element geochemistry and produced water analysis at parts-per-billion sensitivity.
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ICP-Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-AES)
Multi-element analysis of geological samples, drilling fluids, and production chemicals.
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Raman Spectroscopy

Organic and inorganic characterization in shale formations for recovery and exploration planning.

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X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)
Rapid elemental screening of geological samples in the lab or the field 
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Learn more about how RJ Lee Group’s Oil and Gas industry consulting services can help your organization produce a higher-quality product more efficiently. Schedule a time to talk with our experts today.
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Keith Wagner
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Matthew J. Perricone, Ph.D.
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