OLA delivers clear, unbiased and fact-based data analysis and interpretation. We work with chemical, water and energy businesses across North America. Our rigorous, independent evaluations save our client’s money, foster safer working environments and protect their assets – and the environment.
OLA is your eyes and ears on the ground. Oil, water and gas wells and pipeline are dynamic, changing with age and environmental conditions. For certain critical indicators that are time- and location-sensitive, our technicians run front line inspection and analysis on site.
After performing field tests, we bring samples in for lab analysis, delving deeply to understand what is going on with each well. To truly ascertain how your chemical program is meeting your quality, safety and efficiency goals, we deploy a range of highly sensitive tests. Our scientists continually upgrade their knowledge and skills and our ongoing investment in our state-of-the-art labs ensures we follow best practices consistently.
Water Samples
| Midland | Wyoming | Water Samples |
|---|---|---|
| X | X | Metals by ICP-OES (as mg/L) Aluminum (Al) Barium (Ba) Boron (B) Calcium (Ca) Chromium (Cr) Copper (Cu) Iron (Fe) Lead (Pb) Lithium (Li) Magnesium (Mg) Manganese (Mn) Molybdenum (Mo) Nickel (Ni) Phosphorus (P) Potassium (K) Silicon (Si) Sodium (Na) Strontium (Sr) Sulfur (S) Tin (Sn) Titanium (Ti) Vanadium (V) Zinc (Zn) Zirconium (Zr) |
| X | X | Silica (SiO₂) *Calculated from ICP-OES Silicon |
| X | X | Phosphate (PO₄³⁻) *Calculated from ICP-OES Phosphorus |
| X | X | Borate (BO₃³⁻) *Calculated from ICP-OES Boron |
| X | X | Dissolved Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) |
| X | X | Dissolved Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S) |
| X | X | Dissolved Oxygen (O₂) |
| X | X | Alkalinity (as mg/L HCO₃⁻ or mg/L CaCO₃) Bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻) Carbonate (CO₃²⁻) Hydroxide (OH⁻) |
| X | X | Acidity (as mg/ L CaCO₃) *Calculated using data from Dissolved CO₂ |
| X | X | Hardness (as mg/L CaCO₃) *Calcium Hardness – Calculated from ICP-OES Calcium *Magnesium Hardness – Calculated from ICP-OES Magnesium *Total Hardness – Calculated from ICP-OES Calcium, Magnesium, Barium, and Strontium |
| X | Anions by IC (as mg/L) Chloride (Cl⁻) Nitrate (NO₃⁻) Fluoride (F-) Nitrite (NO²⁻) Phosphate (PO₄³⁻) Sulfate (SO₄²⁻) Bromide (Br-) | |
| X | X | Chloride - Argent ometric (as mg/L) |
| X | X | Sulfate – Turbidimetric (as mg/L) |
| X | X | Density (as g/mL) |
| X | X | pH |
| X | X | Conductivity (as mS/cm) |
| X | X | Resistivity (as ohm*cm) |
| X | X | Turbidity (as NTU) |
| X | X | TDS (as mg/L) *Calculated from Metals and Anions |
| X | X | Scaling Tendency Calculations *Scale Soft Pitzer (SSP) *French Creek Downhole SAT (DHSAT) *Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) *Stiff-Davis Stability Index (SDSI) |
| X | X | TSS (as mg/L) |
| X | X | Millipore Filter Analysis (MFA) (as mg/L) *Solubility Analysis of Suspended Solids |
| X | X | Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) (as ppm) |
| X | X | Total Oil and Grease (TOG) (as ppm) |
| X | X | Corrosion Residual (Amine) (as ppm Product) |
| X | X | Scale Residual by ICP-OES (as ppm Product) *for Phosphonates, Phosphate Esters, and Inorganic Phosphates |
| X | X | SRB and APB by Serial Dilution |
| X | X | ATP Analysis (as pg/mL of total Bacteria) |
| X | X | Water Mixing Compatibility |
| X | Total Coliforms and E. coli (presence / absence) |
Solid Samples
| Midland | Wyoming | Solid Samples |
|---|---|---|
| X | X | Solid Solubility Analysis (Basic Solid) (as % weight) *Solubility Analysis of Solids |
| X | XRD Analysis (Advanced Solid) *Solubility Analysis of Solids *XRD composition of minerals | |
| X | X | FT-IR Analysis *Typically for Polymers or Organic Contaminants |
| X | X | Moisture Content (as % Water) |
| X | X | Paraffin and Asphaltene Content (PAS) (as % weight) |
| X | X | Melting Point of Wax |
| X | X | pH (50:50 Slurry) |
| X | X | Solid Digestion for ICP-OES Analysis *Only digestible solids able to be measured *Elements listed under Water Samples – Metals by ICP-OES |
| X | Sand Sieve Analysis *Particle size distribution of the solids. |
Oil Samples
| Midland | Wyoming | Oil Samples |
|---|---|---|
| X | X | API Gravity |
| X | X | Pour Point |
| X | X | Cloud Point / Wax Appearance Temperature (WAT) |
| X | X | Paraffin and Asphaltene Content (PAS) (as % weight) |
| X | X | Salt Content |
| X | X | Suspended Solids |
| X | X | pH (50:50 Slurry) |
| X | X | Carbon Chain Distribution |
| X | BS&W (grind out) |
Gas/Liquid Analysis via GC
| Midland | Wyoming | Gas/Liquid Analysis via GC |
|---|---|---|
| X | X | C6+ Gas Analysis |
| X | X | C6 Extended Gas Analysis |
| X | X | C6+ Liquid Analysis |
| X | X | C6 Extended Liquid Analysis |
Other Samples
| Midland | Wyoming | Other Samples |
|---|---|---|
| X | X | Corrosion Coupon Analysis (as mpy) |
| X | X | Scale/Deposit Coupon Analysis *Percent by weight of scale types and mpy |
| X | X | Failure Analysis *ID of cause of failure |
Product Samples
| Midland | Wyoming | Product Samples |
|---|---|---|
| X | X | pH |
| X | X | Density (as g/mL) |
| X | X | Color and Appearance |
| X | X | Non-Volatile Residue (% NVR) (as % weight) |
| X | X | Rack Gunking Analysis *For Gas Lift Evaluation |
| X | X | Capstring Plugging *For Capstring Evaluation |
| X | X | Corrosivity or Compatibility to Materials |
Performance Testing
| Midland | Wyoming | Performance Testing |
|---|---|---|
| X | X | Emulsion Tendency Screening *Corrosion Inhibitor Products *Surfactant Products |
| X | Corrosion Wheel *Corrosion Inhibitor Products | |
| X | Kettle Testing (LPR) *Corrosion Inhibitor Products | |
| X | Rotating Cylinder Electrode (RCE) *Corrosion Inhibitor Products | |
| X | X | Water Compatibility Screening *Scale Inhibitor Products |
| X | X | Scale Inhibitor Static Bottle Testing *Scale Inhibitor Products |
| X | Dynamic Scale Loop (DSL) *Scale Inhibitor Products | |
| X | X | Pour Point Depressant Screening *Paraffin Inhibitor Products |
| X | X | Cold Finger *Paraffin Inhibitor Products |
| X | X | Paraffin Dispersant Flask Testing *Paraffin Dispersants |
| X | X | Paraffin Solvent Screening *Paraffin Solvents |
| X | Foamer Testing *Foamer Products | |
| x | X | Biocide Kill Study *ATP or Serial Dilution *Biocide Products *Oxidizer Products |
| X | X | Iron Sulfide Dissolver Testing *Iron Control Products |
| X | X | Flocculation Testing *Oxidizer Products *Coagulant Products |
| X | X | Friction Flow Loop Testing *FR Drag Reduction |
| X | X | Non-Volatile Residue-NVR |
| X | Oil Breakthrough Column Testing | |
| X | Rotating Cylinder Autoclave (RCA) *Corrosion Inhibitor Products |
Engine Fluid Analysis
| Midland | Wyoming | Performance Testing |
|---|---|---|
| X | Viscosity | |
| X | Total Acid Number | |
| X | Water Content by Karl Fischer Titration | |
| X | X | Metals in Oil |
| X | Sand Detection (presence / absence) |
Our consultants combine deep analytical chemical and environmental science knowledge with production, technology and business expertise. Our industry veterans are on your side, delivering unbiased, data-driven assessments clarifying where you are today with detailed recommendations to move your business forward.
Aligning our programs with your business objectives, we candidly discuss your concerns and objectives, conduct pilot analyses and develop strategic chemical programs, infrastructure maintenance protocols and safety measures. OLA Industry experts help you discern the nuances of data, offering insights and solutions.
Gain insight into the technicalities of what we do, so you can speak to your industry partners with confidence.
Our value to our clients extends beyond any given assignment. In our quest to deliver lasting value, we prioritize sharing our expertise and keeping you clients up-to-date on industry advances. Our regularly scheduled seminars and client-specific training session, we help you become a more educated consumer of chemicals and improve your interactions with your chemical partners.
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