SPL Services Information Pack Brochure

Services Information Pack Doc.070112 CCOORRPPOORRAATTEE SSEERRVVIICCEESS Hydrocarbon Laboratory Analyses SPL has a strong responsibility toward providing safe and responsible solutions for the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. For more than 68 years, we’ve been meeting the challenging needs of our clients. When you need timely and accurate testing, the technical expertise of our staff gives you peace of mind. Our hydrocarbon testing laboratories provide clients with the compositional make-up of liquids and gas to determine the accurate market value of the product and how the product should be refined and processed. By meeting the individual needs of our clients and maintaining quality service at a reasonable rate, SPL has become a respected leader in the field of hydrocarbon testing. Gas & Liquid Measurement and Field Services Established in 1944, SPL was one of the first major suppliers to service the exploration and production, petrochemical, refining, pipeline and retail markets with petroleum services. Today, SPL is recognized globally as a leader in gas and liquid measurement and petroleum field services. Both onshore and offshore, we have the experienced personnel to assure that you will receive the highest level of measurement accuracy available. Our complete field services capabilities, along with our knowledge and expertise in the petroleum industry, can save you time and money. Audit & Loss Control More than 68 years of working knowledge of measurement and analysis, plus our expert team of auditors, allows us to provide full-service auditing, loss control, and consulting services that are the best in the oil and gas industry. We perform auditing services for various segments of our industry including production, gathering, pipelines, distribution, storage, processing, fractionation, refining, laboratories, business processes, data flow, accounting, and contracts. Allocation and Oil & Gas Accounting SPL’s Allocation and Oil & Gas Accounting division was established to provide you with one contact for a project where all of SPL’s departments (e.g., contract administration, laboratory, field services, allocations) are involved. This ensures that all lines of communication are kept open and you are kept informed of all aspects of a project through one source. Formed in 1988, we have build a solid reputation within the industry and can provide you with solutions that work. Production Data Management SPL provides client-specific remote communication monitoring services for a complete solution to data management issues. Web-based remote monitoring and global communication services, all in one seamless, cost-effective solution. We deliver secure, business-critical remote process information 24/7 – from anywhere, to anywhere. AAANNNAAALLLYYYTTTIIICCCAAALLL AANNAALLYYTTIICCAALL && SSAAMMPPLLIINNGG SSEERRVVIICCEESS GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY Fingerprinting/Product Identification Petroleum Hydrocarbon Liquids LPG/LNG/Gasolines Crude Oil/Condensate Refinery Gases Chlorinated Solvent, Inorganic Chlorides PNA’s—HPLC/GC Natural Gas Inert Gases (O2, N2, CO2, H2) Reformulated Gases (RFG) Sulfur Compounds (DS2, COS, H2S, Mercaptans) Paraffins, Isoparaffins, Aromatics, Napthinics, Olefins (PIANO) GREEN HOUSE GAS Fugitive/Unidentified Emissions Gas Quality Testing Auditing STANDARDS Natural Gas and Liquids Verification Sales PETROLEUM CHEMISTRY Pour and Cloud Points True Boiling Points (TBP) -Crude Assay Flash Points BTU Ash Content Asphaltene Content Gravities and Viscosities Paraffin Wax Vapor Pressure Corrosion Testing SAMPLING Gas Sampling Liquid Sampling SAMPLER SERVICES (Gas & Liquids) Sampler Maintenance Sample Cylinder Maintenance Sampling System Evaluations Courier services are available. Please contact your project manager or sales representative for more information. AAANNNAAALLLYYYTTTIIICCCAAALLL GGRREEEENN HHOOUUSSEE GGAASS Final Mandatory Reporting of Green House Gas Rule, 40 CFR 98 The mandatory reporting rule for greenhouse gases was published by the EPA as a mechanism for collecting emissions data. Large sectors of the economy, which have not previously been subject to this type of regulation, must now measure and document the use, emission, or supply of the regulated gases. First Inventory Year: Subpart C: Calendar Year 2010 Subpart W: Calendar Year 2011 Electronic Submittal: March 31, 2011 March 31, 2012 Exiting the Program: 5 years/ <25,000 tpy or 3 years/ <15,000 tpy or shut down of operations Self Reporting to EPA GHG Services Offered by SPL: ? Permitting ? Database Management ? Gas Quality Testing ? Utilizing ASTM, GPA methods for Gross Heating Value –High Heating Value (HHV), Density and Chemical Composition of fuel ? Utilizing ASTM D1945, ASTM D1946, ASTM D5291, ASTM D240, ASTM D3588, GPA 2172, and GPA 2261 ? Fuel Gas Measurement: Measurement of fuel volumes is required in calculating CO2 equivalents ? AGA and API compliant for a wide variety of meter types (Orifice, Turbine, Ultrasonic, Venturi, Flow Nozzle, Wedge) ? Audit Services ? Audits of fuel gas systems, flares, vents, natural gas, condensate, refined product, crude oil, CO2, N2, LPG and NGL systems ? Audits of fuel gas suppliers’ (utilities and pipelines) metering systems, sampling systems and analytical systems ? Calculation of uncertainties to determine if fuel gas metering systems meet the required +/-5% ? Fugitive/Unidentified Emissions ? Identification of unidentified emissions utilizing a variety of GC and GCMS methods ? Fabrication –Fuel Gas Meter Systems ? Fabrication of measurement and analytical skids for fuel gas systems ? Sampling ? Experienced sampling of environmental, GHG, and fugitive emissions ? Vapor Recovery Units (VRU) ? Quad O Testing for Storage Tanks Benefits of Using SPL: Established in 1944, SPL is one of the largest privately held petroleum laboratory networks in the United States. Our stringent QA/QC program follow EPA, AGA, GPA, and ASTM methodologies and our unique laboratory network can handle all your GHG analytical testing needs. ? SPL is API and AGA compliant on all gas and liquid meter types. ? SPL is active on ASTM and GPA analytical committees, has members on those workgroups, and has participated in testing and evaluation of sampling methods. ? SPL employs three of the active members, as well as the former Chairman, of the API 14.1 Committee on Sampling. AAANNNAAALLLYYYTTTIIICCCAAALLL PPRROODDUUCCTT IIDDEENNTTIIFFIICCTTIIOONN SSAAMMPPLLEESS && FFIINNGGEERRPPRRIINNTT AANNAALLYYSSIISS Product ID & Comparison: 1. Peak pattern and carbon range to characterize free product. 2. General degradation 3. Narrative Note: Turnaround time for above analysis is three weeks. If PIANO or full fingerprint analysis is required, the SPL Houston Hydrocarbon lab will analyze. PIANO Analysis: [Paraffin, Iso-paraffin, Aromatics, Napthenics, Olefins] Typical for product ID, limited to a product identification range of C1 – C25+ TAT: 3 – 5 working days Fingerprint Analysis: Used ONLY for gasoline identification and aging product identification range C1 – C25+ TAT: 7 – 10 working days Fingerprint Analysis is a package of several separate analyses which includes the following: PIANO Narrative Oxygenates, ASTM D4815 Lead Content, ASTM D3247 EDB /EDC Lead/Sample Prep (Ethylene Dibromide / Ethylene Dichloride) GGGAAASSS &&& LLLIIIQQQUUUIIIDDD FFFIIIEEELLLDDD MMMEEEAAASSSUUURRREEEMMMEEENNNTTT MMEEAASSUURREEMMEENNTT && FFIIEELLDD SSEERRVVIICCEESS GAS MEASUREMENT SERVICES Gas Meter Calibration Meter Repair Meter Tube Repair E.G.M. (Various Manufacturers) Installation, Maintenance, Calibration, and Troubleshooting Square Root Error 6.0 (SRE Testing) Gauge Line Error 6.0 (GLE Testing) LIQUID METER PROVING Calibration of LACT Units Calibration of Pipeline Meters and Loading Dock Delivery Banks Liquid Meter Calibration Meter Repair GAS ACCOUNTING SERVICES Chart Processing E.G.M. Data Acquisition and Processing Gas Accounting Statement Third Party Witnessing GREEN HOUSE GAS SERVICES Fuel Gas Measurement Sampling Auditing GENERAL FIELD TESTING Portable Full-Scale Separator Testing Field Testing Texas Oil & Gas Commission or other state conservation offices CONSULTING Fuel Gas Measurement Sampling Auditing Expert Witness Service Laboratory Design Process Design Method Development TRAINING Gas Chemistry Gas Measurement Liquid Measurement Gas and Liquid Sampling 8-Day Basic Measurement Principles Customized classes to fit your needs Courier services are available. Please contact your project manager or sales representative. GGGAAASSS &&& LLLIIIQQQUUUIIIDDD FFFIIIEEELLLDDD MMMEEEAAASSSUUURRREEEMMMEEENNNTTT SSQQUUAARREE RROOOOTT EERRRROORR EELLIIMMIINNAATTOORR After many years of compressor-related, Square Root Error (?SRE?) problems in measuring natural gas, SPL can offer an option for eliminating SREs. A SRE occurs when the opening and closing of a valve used in compression causes a pulsating wave that strikes the primary measuring device and creates a false increase in the flow. Although the most common fix is adequate, it can often be costly to the producer. SPL provides an effective solution –the SRE Eliminator produced by Flat Line Pulsation, Inc. By adjusting the choke plate to the optional size, the Eliminator lessens the impact on the producer, while still lowering pulsation to an acceptable level. The Eliminator has a range of orifices that rotate into the stream to restrict the flow just enough to reduce or eliminate the pulse. Effects on the well and compression are minimal and the device would never be able to totally shut off flow. During the transition to a smaller or larger orifice, the previous orifice allows flow until the next orifice is rotated in place. It is well known that when demand for gas increases and the metering station needs increased flow, SRE will decrease. The Eliminator can be adjusted to a larger size, allowing this change and keeping the error reduced while allowing flow to increase. This patented technology is available exclusively through SPL. GGLLEE//SSRREE TTEESSTTEERR 66..00 SPL offers gauge line error and square root error testing using the new GLE/SRE tester 6.0. Square Root Error Tester 6.0 The new SRE 6.0 utilizes a high speed transmitter and software to determine the presence of pulsation. The software analyzes the pulsation and prints out a custom report documenting the issues of over measured flow. SRE is always a positive error. Gauge Line Error Tester 6.0 The new Gauge Line Error tester utilizes two high speed transmitters. The transmitters compare and calculate a side by side direct mounted installation to a direct mount to remote mount comparison. Gauge Line Error is the Amplification and attenuation of pulse waves in the gauge lines. If Square Root Error is not present Gauge line Error will not exist. AAAUUUDDDIIITTT &&& LLLOOOSSSSSS CCCOOONNNTTTRRROOOLLL AAUUDDIITT && LLOOSSSS CCOONNTTRROOLL SSEERRVVIICCEESS && TTOOOOLLSS SERVICES (include, but are not limited to, the following) Turn-key project management Gathering systems Contract and agreement compliance System design Complex gas and liquid systems Legal Liability Gas processing and fractionation Phase change modeling Data flow and business systems Marketing evaluations Full well stream analysis and testing Remediation planning Production hub and facilities Site Security End-to-end pipeline systems Allocations Risk Analysis Due diligence (pre- and post-facility acquisition) TOOLS Custom in-house software adjusted for each job Pre-formatted computer field work sheets High-level expertise and support Various QA-QC monitoring tools Tightly controlled procedures and policies Standard reusable reporting tools Project Management software AAALLLLLLOOOCCCAAATTTIIIOOONNN AAANNNDDD OOOIIILLL &&& GGGAAASSS AAACCCCCCOOOUUUNNNTTTIIINNNGGG AALLLLOOCCAATTIIOONN AANNDD OOIILL && GGAASS SSEERRVVIICCEESS SPL’s Allocation and Oil & Gas Accounting division was formed in 1988 to provide our clients with one contact for a project where all of SPL’s departments (i.e., contract administration, laboratory, field services, allocation) are involved. This ensures that all lines of communication are kept open and the client is kept informed of all aspects of a project through one source. The client has several groups that are involved in the allocation processes as well. These groups can include but are not limited to: Management ? Operations Accounting ? Regulatory Affairs Gas & Liquid Marketing ? Nominations Transportation Having a designated project manager for each allocation project provides a single contact for all of these departments should there be any issues. As a vital part of any allocation, our Project Managers are well-versed in the agreements in place, the Standard Operating Procedures for the project, the allocation methodology, timing and requirements of the parties, and the field material balance. Monitoring the measurement balance of the project is critical and when a balance problem arises, our Project Manager will promptly identify the issue, reconcile the problem, and communicate resolution to the client. Further, we ensure generation of any reallocations and take the necessary steps to make certain that the problem is corrected long term. SPL currently performs allocation and project management services for a multitude of offshore gathering systems, deepwater platforms, and gas processing plants. Our services were instrumental in the development of an allocation method for identifying and allocating Retrograde Condensate. Such method is currently utilized throughout the industry and is known as ?The SPL Method for allocations of Retrograde Condensate?. With so many multi-party projects being developed, the industry has looked to third disinterested parties to perform these services. SPL has built a reputation for meeting the needs of its clients in performing these duties. In 1995, SPL’s Allocation and Oil & Gas Accounting group created a department specifically for deepwater allocation projects. These projects include specific properties as well as deepwater gathering systems. Due to the large volumes of these systems, the focus of this deepwater group is specialized attention and minimizing errors. SPL’s Allocation and Oil & Gas Accounting division has a solid reputation and can provide your company with solutions that work. For more information, please contact your SPL sales representative or visit our website at www.spl-inc.com. PPPRRROOODDDUUUCCCTTTIIIOOONNN DDDAAATTTAAA MMMAAANNNAAAGGGEEEMMMEEENNNTTT SSiitteeOOnnlliinnee WWeebb--bbaasseedd rreemmoottee mmoonniittoorriinngg aanndd gglloobbaall ccoommmmuunniiccaattiioonn sseerrvviicceess,, aallll iinn oonnee sseeaammlleessss,, ccoosstt--eeffffeeccttiivvee ssoolluuttiioonn.. SSiitteeOOnnlliinnee ddeelliivveerrss sseeccuurree,, bbuussiinneessss--ccrriittiiccaall rreemmoottee pprroocceessss iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn 2244//77 –– ffrroomm aannyywwhheerree,, ttoo aannyywwhheerree.. Your bottom line depends on your ability to monitor, report and manage business process conditions at any number of remote unmanned sites. Sending personnel out to gather information manually costs too much in time and money and increases the potential for human error. In the oil and gas business, you need reliable access to production volumes for accurate revenue accounting, reservoir management, and operational efficiency. You need to know that your wells, pipelines, compressors, and platforms are functioning optimally because when remote systems go down, you begin to incur losses. SiteOnline can provide a complete, cost-effective solution. A Turnkey Solution SiteOnline is a scalable, web-based remote SCADA monitoring service that is configured to your specific needs. Each user has his own view, thresholds, alarming, alerts, and reports. SiteOnline gives the user the ability to manage orifice plate changes, choke controls, alarm management and desired security levels. At any desired polling interval, SiteOnline automatically interrogates your SCADA field devices, transmits data via the lowest cost communication platform available. SiteOnline stores raw field data in redundant, highly-secure databases, translates the raw data into the desired information, and that information is made available to you 24 hours a day. All the user needs is connection to a browser to gain a secure login to SiteOnline. This unique solution is available anywhere in the world and you can easily monitor remote process conditions from any of your local, regional or corporate offices. Any time a problem occurs between scheduled polling intervals, automatic alarms will notify the user immediately, enabling timely and appropriate remedial action. While SiteOnline offers rich functionality specifically developed for oil and gas operations —including pressure, temperature and volume information —it is just as valuable for other applications and industries. SiteOnline service includes: • Global remote communications • Data polling and processing • Environmentally protected storage facilities • Secure 24/7 access via internet or intranet PPPRRROOODDDUUUCCCTTTIIIOOONNN DDDAAATTTAAA MMMAAANNNAAAGGGEEEMMMEEENNNTTT • Automatic 24/7 alarm notification • Live 24/7 customer support • Quality installation and training SiteOnline Base Features: • User level custom views • Popup charts and historical data boxes • Standard and custom reporting • Alerts via email, voice call outs, pagers, cell phones • Web based configuration for all features • Built-in call center monitoring • Image and map overlays of devices with alerts and popup data boxes • Chart builder that allows well to well comparisons, saved definitions, exporting to PDF and other formats • Function based security • Digital, stepped, and analog controls • Logging of all actions, alerts, and controls • Configuration of standard polling protocols defined on web • Custom polling engine and data warehouse interface with web based configuration • Data rollups to hourly and daily data for real time information • Real time data archival The SiteOnline Advantage SiteOnline eliminates the headaches of arranging remote communications and Internet-based monitoring from multiple sources. It minimizes the number of skilled field personnel you need to manage remote operations. In addition, you will dramatically reduce costly downtime and increase both production and profits. SiteOnline is the ideal solution for independent operators of all sizes who do not have big IT budgets and resources, for larger energy companies with remote sites that lie beyond the reach of current SCADA networks, and for any business that needs to monitor conditions at remote locations. The current implementation lineup includes: • Upstream Oil & Gas Well Monitoring and Daily Recording • Upstream ESD Controls • Facilities Monitoring & Controls • Gathering and Midstream Systems Monitoring & Controls • Offshore Platform Monitoring • Offshore Hurricane Controls • Reservoir, Waterway, and Water Treatment Monitoring and Controls About SPL Established in 1944, Southern Petroleum Laboratories was one of the first major suppliers to service the exploration & production, petrochemical, refining, pipeline and retail markets with petroleum and environmental testing services. Today, SPL is recognized globally as an industry leader in oil and gas measurement, allocations, auditing, and laboratory services, with strong alliances in the environmental testing industry. The company has performed work throughout the United States as well as international markets that include the China Sea, Kuwait, Libya, Mexico, Peru, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. With over 68 years of accurate analysis and exceptional customer service, SPL has proven that it is a sustained leader in the industry. For more information on SPL, please visit www.spl-inc.com or contact us at info@spl-inc.com. LLOOCCAATTIIOONNSS CCOONNTTAACCTT UUSS Joel Grice Phone: 877-SPL-LABS x2207 Email: jgrice@spl-inc.com Jarrett Weber Phone: 504-912-9161 Email: jweber@spl-inc.com Robert Bienvenu Phone: 877-SPL-LABS x2202 Email: rbienvenu@spl-inc.com Craig Falgout Phone: 877-SPL-LABS x2203 Email: cfalgout@spl-inc.com Venus, TX Traverse City, MI Laurel, MS Belle Chasse, LA Shreveport, LA Carencro, LA Carthage, TX Pleasanton, TX Houston, TX Pearland, TX Parachute, CO Lab Hub [An SPL Authorized Service Center] PPAARRTTNNEERRSSHHIIPPSS//AALLLLIIAANNCCEESS COMM Engineering SPL and COMM Engineering have partnered to offer a more complete package for GHG emissions compliance. We offer services such as air permitting, field sampling and measurement, analytical testing, GHG management software, and emissions control equipment including patented vapor recovery solutions. We work with petroleum operators, consultants and the oil and gas industry worldwide to provide a complete solution. Flat Line Pulsation, Inc. Flat Line Pulsation offers its patented Square Root Error Eliminator exclusively through SPL. The SREE effectively eliminates Square Root Error found when orifice plate type flow elements are used downstream of a natural gas compression unit. The SREE is fully-adjustable, meaning it won’t overload the compressor, and can be adjusted so that a well can increase flow when pipeline demand increases. Traditional problems of well sanding and increased energy costs are eliminated by eliminating compressor overload. In all cases, the SREE pays for itself in just a few months.