Professional Petroleum Testing Services in Houston, TX
At AGT Labs, we provide expert petroleum testing services for critical industrial operations across the United States. Backed by advanced instrumentation and decades of laboratory experience, our Houston facility ensures that every technical study meets strict compliance and safety performance benchmarks for global energy sectors.
ASTM • ISO • EN • IP
Every method listed on this page is on our PJLA ISO/IEC 17025 scope of accreditation (Certificate L25-276, Accreditation No. 118590).
Fuels Testing
Fuel quality impacts emissions, performance, and engine safety. Our accredited fuels testing covers contamination, conductivity, corrosion, gum, oxygenates and detailed hydrocarbon analysis for aviation, automotive and industrial fuels.
| Test Type | Technical Description | Verified Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Free Water & Particulates | Contamination in distillate and aviation fuels. | ASTM D4176 |
| Electrical Conductivity | Static safety for aviation and distillate fuels. | ASTM D2624 |
| Copper Strip Corrosion | Corrosive sulfur affecting fuel system metals. | ASTM D130 |
| Gum Content | Existent gum in fuels by jet evaporation. | ASTM D381 |
| Oxygenates | MTBE, ETBE, TAME, DIPE and C1–C4 alcohols in gasoline. | ASTM D4815 |
| Naphtha Analysis | Detailed Analysis of Petroleum Naphthas through n-Nonane. | ASTM D8150 |
Lubricants and Oils Analysis
Lubricant evaluation at our lab includes technical corrosion tendency and residue level checks. These accredited tests help verify deliveries and catch contamination or product mix-ups.
| Test Type | Technical Description | Verified Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Corrosion | Corrosive tendencies affecting system metals. | ASTM D130 |
| Grease Copper Corrosion | Corrosiveness to copper of lubricating grease. | IP 112 |
| Color | Automatic tristimulus color of petroleum products. | ASTM D6045 |
| Density & API Gravity | Digital density meter measurement. | ASTM D5002 |
| Carbon Residue | Ramsbottom carbon residue. | ASTM D524 |
| Refractive Index | Checks batch formulation and identity. | ASTM D1218 |
Biodiesel & Renewables
Biodiesel assessments rely on precise colorimetric changes and corrosivity checks. Our accredited petroleum testing services support blend checks for biodiesel and renewable diesel products across the Gulf Coast.
| Test Type | Technical Description | Verified Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol in Biodiesel | Residual methanol by GC-FID. | EN 14110 |
| Free Water & Particulates | Contamination in biodiesel blends. | ASTM D4176 |
| Copper Strip | Corrosive impurities in delivery systems. | ASTM D130 |
| Color | Automatic tristimulus color. | ASTM D6045 |
Crude & Base Oils
Crude oil and base oil testing includes accredited density and API gravity, carbon residue, refractive index and color to support classification and batch verification.
| Test Type | Technical Description | Verified Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Density & API Gravity | Density, relative density and API gravity of crude oils. | ASTM D5002 |
| Carbon Residue | Ramsbottom carbon residue of petroleum products. | ASTM D524 |
| Refractive Index | Batch consistency of base oils. | ASTM D1218 |
| Color | Automatic tristimulus color of base oils. | ASTM D6045 |
Solvents & Aromatics
Solvent samples are evaluated with accredited methods for color, acidity, nonvolatile matter, copper corrosion and GC composition for industrial chemical applications.
| Test Type | Technical Description | Verified Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol Analysis | Analysis of methanol by GC-FID. | ASTM E346 |
| Pt-Co Color | Color of clear liquids. | ASTM D1209 |
| Aromatics Copper Corrosion | Copper strip corrosion by industrial aromatic hydrocarbons. | ASTM D849 |
| Nonvolatile Matter | Residue after evaporation of volatile solvents. | ASTM D1353 |
| Acidity | Acidity in volatile solvents and chemical intermediates. | ASTM D1613 |
| Halogenated Solvents | Appearance and nonvolatile matter. | ASTM D3741 / D2109 |
Additives & Chemicals
Product integrity is vital for energy sector blending. Our accredited tests include coolant pH, caustic analysis, water conductivity, copper corrosion and sulfur compounds.
| Test Type | Technical Description | Verified Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Coolant pH | pH of engine coolants and antirusts. | ASTM D1287 |
| Caustic Analysis | Caustic soda and caustic potash. | ASTM E291 |
| Water Conductivity | Electrical conductivity and resistivity of water. | ASTM D1125 |
| Copper Strip | Corrosive impact on system compatibility. | ASTM D130 |
| Sulfur Compounds | Sulfur compounds by GC-PFPD. | ASTM D5623 |
LPG & LNG Testing
Accurate composition data for liquefied and natural gases supports safe transport, storage and custody transfer. Our accredited methods cover LPG, natural gas and reformed gas.
| Test Type | Technical Description | Verified Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Analysis | Analysis of natural gas by gas chromatography. | ASTM D1945 |
| Reformed Gas Analysis | Analysis of reformed gas by gas chromatography. | ASTM D1946 |
| Hydrocarbons in LP Gases | Determination of Hydrocarbons in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases and Propane/Propene Mixtures. | ASTM D2163 |
| Copper Strip Corrosion | Copper Strip Corrosion by Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases. | ASTM D1838 |
Technical Competence & Compliance
Laboratory Rigor (ISO 17025)
Our lab maintains strict technical oversight for all petroleum testing services, ensuring defensible and accurate technical data reports.
Technical Alignment
All laboratory processes are aligned with current ASTM and EN methodology to ensure global technical reliability for energy projects.
US Regulatory Standards
Accredited results are accepted for quality, custody transfer and audit records across Texas and nationwide.
Continuous Validation
Regular participation in global proficiency programs ensures verified quality benchmarks for our technical petroleum testing services.
Gulf Coast Industrial Sectors
Providing specialized laboratory support across the technical sectors defining the Texas and global energy landscape.
Aviation Systems
Accredited testing of turbine fuels for water, particulates, conductivity and corrosion.
Refinery Operations
Crude oil API gravity, carbon residue and naphtha detailed hydrocarbon analysis for refinery operations.
Industrial Lubrication
Copper corrosion, color and density testing of engine oils and lubricating grease.
US Power Generation
Accredited testing of backup generator fuels and turbine oils for power assets.
Sustainable Fuels
Technical profiling of renewable diesel and biodiesel blends to ensure environmental and low-carbon compliance.
Technical R&D Support
Delivering high-precision laboratory data for new chemical product formulations and technical pilot-scale trials.
Our Analytical Workflow
How your sample moves through our professional petroleum testing services process.
Submission
Ship technical samples or use our Houston courier pickup for rapid petroleum testing services intake.
Precision
Analysts perform technical petroleum testing services using calibrated ASTM standard laboratory instrumentation.
Audit
Raw technical data is reviewed by managers to ensure all results meet accredited ISO quality standards.
Reporting
Receive digital certificates via our secure technical portal within 72 hours of technical submission.
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