Hydrocarbon Testing Built on 80 Years of Analytical Expertise.
From natural gas composition to crude oil characterization, SPL delivers defensible data at every point along the energy value chain.
SPL is a recognized leader in hydrocarbon analytical services, having helped pioneer several of the industry-standard testing methods in use by laboratories worldwide today. Our hydrocarbon laboratories provide compositional, theoretical, and physical property information on natural gas, condensate, natural gas liquids, and crude oils, serving energy producers, midstream operators, and refiners across the United States. With more than 1,000 GPA, ASTM, and industry-standard test methods, and locations in every major basin, SPL is the single-source solution for the analytical intelligence your operation demands.
The Stakes Are Too High for Anything Less Than Defensible Data.
Hydrocarbon lab testing is not just a compliance checkbox. Accurate analytical data directly drives:
Asset Valuation and Product Optimization
Understand the true quality and BTU content of your products to maximize valuation and optimize throughput decisions.
Custody Transfer Confidence
Precise compositional and physical property data ensures accurate valuation and protects all parties in custody transfer transactions.
Regulatory and Contractual Compliance
Meet state and federal reporting obligations and contractual quality specifications with data that holds up to scrutiny.
Equipment Protection
Identify corrosive compounds, water content, and contaminants before they damage pipelines, meters, or processing equipment.
Comprehensive Testing Across the Hydrocarbon Spectrum.
Our hydrocarbon laboratories cover the full range of energy products, with over 1,000 test methods available across six primary testing categories.
Crude Oil and Condensate
Natural Gas
Refinery Gas
Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs)
Physical and Chemical Properties
Custom and Proprietary Methods
Your Results. Anytime. Anywhere.
SPL’s SureVue® portal gives you real-time access to your lab data from the moment a sample enters our system to the moment your report is complete. Whether you’re in the office or in the field, SureVue keeps you connected to your results.
- Real-Time Lab Results View completed analyses as they are reported, with export and PDF options available instantly.
- Historical Trending Track and trend your sample results over time, with up to 10 years of historical data accessible on demand.
- Alerts and Notifications Set acceptance criteria and receive push or email alerts the moment a result falls outside your parameters or a sample exception occurs.
- E-Tags and Field Sample Collection Collect samples on-site using digital e-tags from your phone or tablet, scan barcodes, navigate to sample locations, and submit without WiFi or cellular coverage.
Access SureVue: Available on web at http://portal.spl-inc.com, or search “SureVue” in the Apple App Store or Google Play
The Infrastructure to Deliver.
The Standards to Back It Up.
When the data you generate drives custody transfer decisions, regulatory submissions, and operational performance, the laboratory behind it matters. SPL’s hydrocarbon testing labs ensure that every result we deliver has been produced under rigorous, verified quality standards. Across our network of locations nationwide, those standards are consistent.
We have the same commitment to defensible data whether your sample is processed in Texas, North Dakota, Colorado, Pennsylvania, or any basin. With more than 1,000 GPA, ASTM, and industry-standard test methods available and over 300,000 hydrocarbon analyses performed annually, SPL brings both the depth of capability and the scale of operations to handle your testing program, whatever its size or complexity.
Find an SPL location near you.
SPL has a hydrocarbon testing laboratory in every major oil basin in the United States. With locations in the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford Shale, Bakken Formation, DJ Basin/Wattenberg Field, the Gulf of Mexico, Anadarko, Appalacian, and even Alaska, you’ll find support where you need it.
Check out our location page to find the SPL laboratory that you need to support you.
Ready to Talk About Your Hydrocarbon Testing Needs?
From a single sample to a full-scale testing program, SPL has the expertise and national reach to deliver results you can trust. Let us find the right solution for your operation.