About us
Providing quality analytical solutions, training and method development.
Qa³ Limited was formed in 2011.
We specialise in the delivery of both on-site and off-site chemical analysis, site surveys, technical advice and consultancy services to the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, throughout the World. Our services extend to Upstream (Offshore), Midstream and Downstream businesses.
Mercury
Qa³ are recognised global experts in the quantification and speciation of mercury in hydrocarbon fluids.
Arsenic and Phosphorus
Qa³ has extensive experience in the determination of these undesirable species in hydrocarbon gases and liquids with in-house developed methodology allowing sub ppb quantification.
Oxygen
Qa³ have developed bespoke sampling and analytical instrumentation to determine oxygen in hydrocarbon gas down to < 1 ppm.
Tailored Service
A bespoke service to meet your exact requirements
Each project is unique and planned and implemented accordingly.
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Fast Response
Have a sudden emergency requirement?
Last minute response team can mobilise equipment and personnel within a 48 hr period.
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Global Presence
No client site is unreachable
Qa³ chemists have worked in over 36 countries across 6 continents (we will get to Antartica one day!).
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Key contaminants of interest
Click "find out more" below to obtain further information about each of these contaminants and the problems they pose for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries.
Sulphur Species
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Elements
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NOx
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Arsenic and Phosphorus
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Moisture
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Radioactive Species
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Oxygen
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Mercury
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Mission Statement
“Qa3 strives to apply technical excellence underpinned by professionalism, integrity and experience to provide an unparalleled analytical testing
and consultancy service with the primary aims of identifying and quantifying problematic trace contaminants as well as evaluating emission to the environment from the oil and gas industry"
Frequently Asked Questions
We will need to discuss the work scope so that we can provide a technical and commercial proposal. Once the scope is finalised, Qa3 will provide all personnel, equipment and consumables to perform the required work. Typically, for on site work, our chemists would need 2-3 metres of bench space with power supply. All our chemists hold offshore working certificates and medicals; any specific inductions or requirements for working at your site would need to be advised.
This depends on the scope of analysis required and complexity of the project; typically we request 10 days for mobilisation. From experience the time determining factor is the time required for customs clearance and transportation of equipment to your site. This process varies from country to country but may take between two days and two weeks.
We can provide you with example reports and summaries of previous similar works we have undertaken.
Client Feedback
“Qa3 has established test method for analyzing Radon in hydrocarbon gases at our laboratory. We also use Qa3 for determination of Total Arsenic and Total Phosphorus in hydrocarbon gases. We are very satisfied with the service from Qa3. They are very service-minded and professionally very skilled.”
Ineos Norway
Laboratory Manager
“Professional and well-oiled service and have delivered on each occasion where they have been required on site. Each member of staff who have been involved on the contract has always delivered above and beyond the requirements of the scope of work and provided additional technical support when asked to do so.”
Petrofac, North Sea
Measurement Support Engineer
“Qa3 provide detailed technical analysis for H2S, CO2 and Hg for a number of different gas and liquid hydrocarbon product streams at our facility. The quality of their work, their working practices and their flexibility to attend site when we need them make them a valuable partner. Quarterly analysis by Qa3 chemists has been completed for over a decade at our site and Qa3 have a track record of safe, efficient delivery of their scope of works.”
BP UK
Process Engineer
“We’re very happy with Qa3 service. They fulfilled all our expectations and we will continue use their services in the future.”
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Production Engineer
“We tasked Qa3 to identify an unknown substance in our compression system of which very little was known and identify its likely source. In spite of us being only able to supply a small sample they successfully identified the substance and its likely source.”
Sabah International Petroleum
Technical Director
“We have been using the services of Qa3 for a number of years, both for on-site analysis and off site project work. It is always a pleasure to deal with the Qa3 team and I am consistently impressed by their broad range of skills and experience, professionalism, problem solving abilities and the standard to which they deliver agreed objectives. Pricing and scope of work are always clearly laid out and excellent reports provided in a timely manner.”
Ineos UK
Commercial Relations Team Leader
