Crude Oil Assay, Testing & Inspection Services
Fairtex Nigeria Ltd provides crude oil assay, laboratory testing, sampling, and inspection services for upstream, midstream, downstream, marine, and storage operations across Nigeria. Our services support crude quality verification, refinery feedstock evaluation, custody transfer assurance, cargo certification, and compliance monitoring for operators, traders, terminal operators, and refinery facilities.
Our laboratory network and field inspection teams support crude oil testing for cargo tankers, storage tanks, pipelines, terminals, refineries, and production facilities. Fairtex operates with recognized industry testing procedures and quality assurance protocols to ensure reliable analytical data, operational transparency, and timely reporting for critical commercial and operational decisions.
Typical applications: crude cargo inspection, custody transfer operations, refinery feedstock characterization, export terminal testing, pipeline quality verification, production monitoring, storage tank sampling, blending operations, off-specification investigations, and marine loading/discharge operations.
What this service covers
Crude Oil Laboratory Testing
Fairtex performs laboratory analysis for API gravity, density, sulfur content, sulfur speciation, mercaptan sulfur, chloride content, carbon residue, hydrogen sulfide analysis, crude oil light ends analysis, trace mercury detection, and metals analysis. Testing services support operational quality assurance, refinery compatibility assessments, and product specification verification.
Crude Oil Assay Services
We provide crude oil assay services to support refinery optimization, crude evaluation, blending analysis, and production characterization. Assay programs include atmospheric and vacuum distillation analysis, high temperature simulated distillation (SimDis), compositional profiling, and analytical reporting required for technical and commercial evaluation of crude streams.
Field Inspection & Cargo Verification
Our field inspectors support sampling, cargo inspection, stock measurement verification, transfer monitoring, and operational coordination for marine, pipeline, terminal, and storage operations. Fairtex inspection personnel work alongside laboratory teams to provide rapid reporting, off-specification notifications, and independent analytical verification throughout cargo movement and handling activities.
Operational & Compliance Support
Fairtex supports operators, refiners, marketers, and traders with laboratory-backed technical support, testing advisory services, operational follow-up, and compliance-driven analysis programs. Our teams provide continuous coordination to ensure testing requirements, reporting timelines, and operational specifications are aligned with contractual and regulatory obligations.
Key Takeaways
- Comprehensive crude oil assay and laboratory testing capability
- Field inspection support for cargoes, terminals, pipelines, and storage facilities
- Testing aligned with ASTM, ISO, and IP industry standards
- Operational support for custody transfer, refinery evaluation, and quality assurance