Oil and Gas Testing
At Element, we provide tailored oil and gas testing services to ensure the safety, reliability, and compliance of your oil and gas infrastructure. Our comprehensive testing solutions help you meet regulatory standards, reduce downtime, and extend the life of critical assets across upstream, midstream, and downstream markets. With decades of expertise, cutting-edge technology, and global accredited facilities, we partner with you to safeguard your operations in the toughest environments - all while saving you time and money.
What is Oil and Gas Testing at Element?
Oil and gas testing addresses the complex challenges of searching for, extracting, and transporting oil and gas reserves in a reliable, efficient, and safe way. At Element, our oil and gas infrastructure testing services include a wide range of solutions that ensure the safety, performance, and longevity of your critical energy infrastructure. From offshore rigs to pipelines and refineries, we provide expert testing in materials durability, corrosion resistance, weld quality, and structural integrity – plus more specialized services, including mechanical testing at cryogenic temperatures and determining the composition of natural gas - helping you optimize your operations while minimizing risks.
What can Element offer you for Oil and Gas Testing?
Key tests offered
Key tests offered
Element utilizes advanced testing methods like non-destructive testing (NDT), corrosion testing, mechanical testing, fatigue analysis, and fracture mechanics. Our specialized engineering services include Engineering Critical Analysis (ECA), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Failure Analysis, fracture mechanics and toughness testing in sour environments, and Fitness For Service (FFS) assessments. Our solutions are designed to address your specific challenges, such as pipeline integrity and offshore drilling, plus prevent downtime, extend asset lifespan, and meet industry-specific regulatory requirements across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
Components and materials we test
Components and materials we test
We specialize in testing a wide variety of materials critical to oil and gas infrastructure, including metals, polymers, elastomers, and composite materials. Our expertise spans everything from rigs and pipelines to refineries and storage tanks, plus specialized components like steel catenary risers for offshore applications, ensuring every part of your infrastructure is tested for optimal safety and reliability.
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Cutting-edge equipment we use
We employ state-of-the-art equipment including cryogenic testing tools, advanced corrosion analysis instruments, and full-scale pipe testing rigs. This ensures accurate, precise results for testing infrastructure in even the most extreme offshore or deep-sea environments, reducing your operational risks and maximizing the reliability of your assets.
Which labs offer this service
Which labs offer this service
With a global network of ISO-accredited laboratories, Element provides testing services in regions including Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia. Our local expertise and rapid turnaround times, combined with our specialized offshore testing capabilities, ensure that your projects receive the support they need, wherever you operate.
Managing complex engineering challenges
Managing complex engineering challenges
From design phase through production and service, our Engineering Critical Analysis (ECA) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) services help you solve complex structural and mechanical engineering problems, ensuring your infrastructure performs reliably throughout its lifecycle.
Materials and products we test
- Rigs
- Catenary risers
- Pipes & pipeline systems
- Refineries
- Tanks
- Offshore platforms
- Welds & joints
- Storage tanks
- Structural components
- Non-metallic materials (polymers, elastomers)
- Composites
- Construction materials (e.g., for pipelines)
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Ensuring Safety and Reliability
Regulatory Compliance
Minimizing Downtime
Managing Corrosion and Harsh Environments
Element Experts at your service
Why Choose Element
Local Expertise, Global Scale
Rapid Turnaround
Specialized Offshore Testing
State-of-the-Art Technology
8,500engaged experts
270+laboratories
Decades of testing experience
ISO/IEC 17025 full accreditation for energy testing
Frequently Asked Questions
How can Element help reduce downtime during testing?
Element uses non-destructive testing (NDT) methods to quickly and safely inspect infrastructure without causing downtime. This enables your operations to continue while we assess materials for integrity and safety.
What are the benefits of Element’s testing for pipeline integrity?
Element tests pipelines for corrosion, fatigue, and weld quality. Our solutions help identify risks early, reducing the likelihood of leaks or failures and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
How do you ensure compliance with local regulations?
Element adheres to ISO standards and local regulatory frameworks for each region, ensuring your infrastructure meets all required safety and environmental regulations.
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- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Services
- Fitness for Service (FFS) Assessments
- Oil and Gas Corrosion Testing Services
- Full and Small Scale Pipe Testing
- Oil & Gas Weld Testing Services
- Immersion Ultrasonic Testing (IUT) Services for Oil & Gas
- Root Cause Analysis for the Oil & Gas Industry
- IMO PSPC Coatings Testing of Seawater Ballast Tanks and Cargo Oil Tank
- Environmental Impact Assessments Services
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Inspection Services
- Mechanical Testing Services
- Fracture Mechanics and Fracture Toughness Testing
- Fatigue Testing Services
