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Energy Testing Services

Element’s energy testing services help you navigate regulatory complexities, ensure reliability, and accelerate your transition to clean energy. With 100+ years of expertise, we minimize downtime, prevent failures, and verify global supply chain quality. Partner with Element for sustainable, compliant, and high-performance solutions that keep your energy projects safe, efficient, and future-ready.

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The global energy sector is rapidly evolving, with increasing demand for both traditional and renewable energy sources. As providers and supply chain partners adapt to new technologies and stricter regulations, rigorous testing is essential to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance.

With over 100 years of experience in supporting a diverse range of energy customers, Element understands the evolving testing, inspection, and certification requirements of the global energy sector. From oil and gas to nuclear, from hydrogen to carbon capture utilization and storage to wind, we help energy providers and partners navigate the challenges of an evolving industry.

Element works in partnership with energy customers throughout the entire supply chain to make certain that the materials and products within these emerging and new energy solutions are compliant, safe, fit for purpose, and to support the realization of your growth and low carbon objectives.  

Services

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Hydrogen Testing

Element performs hydrogen testing, including hydrogen piping system and pipeline testing according to ASME B31.12, the most comprehensive standard currently available for designing steel piping systems that carry gaseous hydrogen.

Oil and Gas Testing

Oil and Gas Testing

Element offers a wide range of Oil & Gas testing services, including mechanical and NDT testing, structural and corrosion testing, and failure analysis. Learn more.

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Nuclear Equipment Qualification Services

Ensure your nuclear equipment meets safety, efficiency, and regulatory standards with Element's expert Nuclear Equipment Qualification Services.

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Full and Small Scale Pipe Testing

Element provides full-scale pipe testing services to evaluate in-service behavior of your assets and determined potential failure conditions.

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Natural Gas Composition Services

Natural gas contains many components, some of which can cause damage to your equipment, pose a danger to your employees, and lower the market value of your natural gas inventories. Element's natural gas composition and liquid petroleum hydrocarbon testing services can quantify the composition of your gas to lower risk and increase value.

Gas Analysis

Specialty Gas Calibration Standards Services

We produce NIST-traceable calibration gas standards to address measurement accuracy and compliance. Our quick turnaround, cost-effectiveness, and expert support deliver consistent, reliable solutions for your gas analysis needs.

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Wind Turbine Testing Services

Element provides comprehensive wind turbine testing services, including materials, blade, and component testing. Our advanced methods and expertise maximize turbine performance, ensure compliance, and support longevity in harsh environmental conditions.

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Rapid Gas Decompression (RGD) Testing

Prevent equipment failures with Element's pioneering RGD Testing, including first-ever H2S testing capability. Validate materials under realistic sour gas conditions for maximum reliability.

Sour Service Corrosion Testing worldwide services with Element Materials Technology

Sour Service Corrosion Testing for NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 Compliance

Element provides industry-leading sour service corrosion testing, helping oil and gas companies mitigate corrosion risks, comply with NACE MR0175/ISO 15156, and enhance material reliability in challenging environments.

Your Challenges, Our Solutions

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Safety & Compliance Risk

Meeting stringent industry regulations is critical. Element’s accredited testing ensures your materials and products comply with global safety and performance standards, minimizing risks and enhancing reliability.
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Transitioning to Renewable Energy

The shift to sustainable energy demands rigorous testing of new materials and technologies. Element supports your R&D with advanced testing for hydrogen, wind, and solar energy solutions.
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Preventing Corrosion & Failure

Corrosion and structural failures can lead to costly downtime. Our specialized coatings, corrosion, and failure analysis testing help you extend asset life and ensure durability.

Standards we test to and materials we test

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Beyond the key energy industry standards listed below, our comprehensive testing capabilities include hundreds of additional standards including extensive ASTM mechanical and chemical testing, DNV and NORSOK, advanced non-metallic testing for polymers and elastomers (ASTM D-series), comprehensive metallographic examination procedures, coating performance testing (ISO and ASTM coating standards), environmental aging and immersion testing, and specialized analytical techniques.

Nuclear Industry Standards 

  • 10 CFR 50 Appendix B - Quality Assurance Criteria for Nuclear Power Plants 
  • 10 CFR 21 - Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance 
  • 10 CFR 50 - Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities 
  • NQA-1-2008/2009 Addenda - Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications 
  • ANSI N45.2 - Quality Assurance Program Requirements for Nuclear Facilities 
  • ASME Section XI - Rules for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant Components 
  • ANSI/ASME O&M - Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants 

Oil & Gas Industry Standards 

  • API 1104 - Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities 
  • API 5L - Specification for Line Pipe 
  • API 6A - Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment 
  • API 17D, 17F - Subsea Equipment Standards 
  • NACE TM0177, TM0284 - Sulfide Stress Cracking and Hydrogen Induced Cracking Testing 
  • NACE TM0198 - Slow Strain Rate Testing for Stress Corrosion Cracking 
  • DNV-OS-F101 - Submarine Pipeline Systems 
  • NORSOK M710 - Qualification of Non-Metallic Sealing Materials

Welding & Fabrication 

  • ASME Section IX - Welding and Brazing Qualifications 
  • ASME Section VIII - Pressure Vessels 
  • AWS D1.1 - Structural Welding Code - Steel 
  • ASME B31.3 - Process Piping

Materials Testing 

  • ASTM A370 - Standard Test Methods for Steel Products 
  • ASTM E23 - Charpy Impact Testing 
  • ASTM E8/E8M - Tensile Testing of Metallic Materials 
  • ASTM A262 - Intergranular Corrosion Testing of Stainless Steels

Non-Destructive Testing 

  • ASME Section V - Nondestructive Examination 
  • ASTM E165 - Liquid Penetrant Examination 
  • ASTM E709 - Magnetic Particle Examination 
  • ASTM E94 - Radiographic Testing 

Environmental & Emissions 

  • EPA Method 1-4 - Stack Testing Fundamentals 
  • EPA Method 23 - Dioxin and Furan Testing 
  • EPA Method 29 - Multi-Metal Testing (ICP, ICP-MS) 
  • CEMS Performance Specifications - Continuous Emissions Monitoring 

Corrosion Testing 

  • ASTM G31 - Laboratory Immersion Corrosion Testing 
  • ASTM B117 - Salt Spray Testing 
  • ASTM G48 - Pitting and Crevice Corrosion Testing 

Coating Systems 

  • ISO 12944-6, 12944-9 - Protective Paint Systems 
  • NORSOK M501 - Surface Preparation and Protective Coating 

Why Choose Element

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Global Testing Expertise

23 facilities worldwide providing you with comprehensive energy testing services.

Full-Service Testing Partner

From mechanical integrity to failure analysis, we cover all testing requirements and adapt our testing to your needs.

Renewable Energy Specialists

We support emerging technologies in wind, hydrogen, and solar.

Commitment to Innovation

Advancing sustainable energy solutions through cutting-edge testing.

100+
years of experience

Trusted leader in energy testing.

23
global facilities

Strategically located to support customers.

600+
scientists & engineers

Industry-leading technical expertise.

17025
Accreditation

Ensuring quality and compliance.
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