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ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY
In line with Laser’s Quality policy, the Environmental Laboratory’s vision is to be a world class Certified Laboratory for research, analysis and training in production chemistry and environmental issues in the Oil & Gas and manufacturing industries. To actualize this vision, the Laboratory’s activities are driven by the following quality objectives:
• To provide information for meeting the requirements of the environmental laws and regulations.
• To provide defendable and accurate laboratory data.
Laser Environmental Laboratory is ISO 17025:2017 accredited as per Laboratory testing and certified to ISO 9001:205. We also have other certifications/ accreditations by regulators as listed below:
• Institute of Public Analyst in Nigeria (IPAN)
• Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)
• National Oil Spill Detection and Regulatory Agency (NOSDRA)
• National Environmental Standards and Regulatory Enforcement Agency (NESREA)
• Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEnv)
• Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPR)
Using standard methods with state-of-the-art equipment, some of the services we offer are broadly categorized as:
• Environmental Consultancy Services
• Analytical Laboratory Services
• Microbiology Laboratory Services
• Calibration Services
• Water Potability Testing
• Produced Water Characterization and Compatibility Studies
• Produced Water Scaling Tendency Prediction
• Crude Oil Biomarker Fingerprinting
• Crude Assay
• Organic Acid Analysis
• Biomonitoring and Biodegradability Studies
Laser Engineering Environmental Laboratory is divided into 4 distinct but inter-related units:
1. Microbiology Laboratory
2. Instrumentation Laboratory
3. Chemistry Laboratory
4. Calibration Laboratory
MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY
We have a fully equipped Microbiology Laboratory for the identification and characterization of microorganisms in different sample types including, water, food, beverages, soil, sediment, etc. Some of the major analysis we carry out in this Laboratory include:
- Coliform Test – Total Coliform, coli
- Fungi Test – Yeast/ Mold, Total Fungi, Hydrocarbon Utilizing Fungi
- Bacteria Test – Iron Reducing Bacteria, Sulfate Reducing Bacteria, Acid Forming Bacteria, Total Heterotrophic Bacteria, Hydrocarbon Utilizing Bacteria, Salmonella/Shigella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa
An overview of our Microbiology Laboratory equipment and their uses are highlighted in table 1 below:
Table 1: Microbiology Laboratory Equipment
INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY
Laser Instrumentation Laboratory houses state-of-the-art equipment required for analysis in the Oil and Gas Industry. In this Laboratory, we have successfully executed the following analysis to diverse clients in the industry:
- Crude oil Biomarker Fingerprinting
- Metal Analysis – Crude Assay and Produced/ Reservoir Water Compatibility Studies
- Analysis of VOCs (BTEX, PAHs, etc.)
- Analysis of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
- Analysis of Organic Acid
- Selected Crude Assay analysis – Salt in Crude, Water Content Determination, Copper Corrosion, Total Acid Number (TAN), Elemental Analysis (CHNS-O).
The table 2 below is an overview of some of the equipment in the Instrumentation Laboratory.
Table 2: Instrumentation Laboratory Equipment
CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
Laser’s Chemistry Laboratory is domiciled for sample preparation and analysis using classical methods. The Chemistry Laboratory
- Formation Water Analysis – Anions, physico-chemical, etc.
- Soil Analysis – Particle size, moisture content, digestion, extraction, etc.
- Selected Crude Assay analysis – SARA, Wax Content, Carbon Residue, Saybolt and ASTM Colour, etc.
Table 3: Chemistry Laboratory Equipment
CALIBRATION LABORATORY
Laser possesses the technical expertise and reference standards required to successfully calibrate pressure, temperature, mass laboratory meters and other equipment. We offer calibration services to a wide range of clients who have always commended the services rendered and the excellent customer service. Our key area of operation is the calibration of laboratory instruments and medical equipment.
Our Calibration Laboratory is designed to assist the users of precision instruments achieve the highest possible levels of measurement quality and productivity using traceable standards. We guarantee increased efficiency, improved quality of data and a general reduction in overall costs.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
As part of our Environmental Consultancy Services, we offer a diverse range of environmental services to our Clients. They include:
- Environmental Compliance Monitoring (ECM)
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Post Impact Assessment Study (PIAS)
- Environmental Baseline Study (EBS)
- Environmental Evaluation Study (EES)
- Biodiversity Initiative Study
- Environmental Sensitivity Index Mapping
- Environmental Modeling/Simulation Studies
- Due Diligence Investigation and Site Closure
Table 4 below highlights our field monitoring equipment and meters for in situ measurements
Table 4: In Situ Meters and Field Monitoring Devices