Laboratory Capabilities
Applied Research and Development in Pursuit of Real-World Solutions
The EERC delivers applied laboratory research that moves energy projects from concept to commercialization.
Our laboratories support subsurface reservoir evaluation, petroleum system analysis, CO₂ storage deployment, advanced materials characterization, and environmental chemistry. We combine high-precision analytical capabilities with applied R&D expertise to provide clear, actionable insights for industry and government partners worldwide.
Core Laboratory Capabilities
CO2 Storage & Subsurface Characterization
We provide comprehensive reservoir and geologic evaluation services to support petroleum production and carbon storage across basins throughout North America.
- Batch reaction vessels rated to 6000 psi and 350°C
- Multi-sample continuous exposure testing
- Mercury, ICP, ammonia, and other elemental and chemical analyses
- Supercritical CO2 extraction of hydrocarbons
- Chemical interaction studies between rocks and fluids
- Optical mineralogy and thin-section analysis
- Routine and advanced core description
- Porosity, permeability (air and water), grain density
- Relative permeability
- Wettability and fracture analysis
- Proppant strength and embedment
- Morphology and density measurements
- Aromatic/aliphatic determination
- MMP (minimum miscibility pressure) studies
- CO2 and hydrocarbon gas mixture handling
- Oil fingerprinting
- TOC, TC, CHN, sulfur, proximate/ultimate analysis, and LOI
Fluid Sampling & Chemical Analysis
We perform advanced fluid and solid sampling across diverse energy and environmental systems.
- Fossil fuels
- Rare earth elements and high-value minerals
- Biomass and plant materials
- Combustion by-products
- Groundwater
- High-TDS reservoir brines
- Wastewater
- Pressure–Volume–Temperature (PVT) determination
- Water chemistry and ionic analysis
- Leaching and filtration studies
- Total dissolved solids (TDS) characterization
Materials & Mineral Characterization
Our laboratories deliver multiscale materials analysis using state-of-the-art instrumentation.
- Field emission scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with X-ray microanalysis and ion-mill preparation
- X-ray fluorescence (XRF) bulk chemical analysis
- X-ray diffraction (XRD) and quantitative phase analysis
- Mineral-phase mapping
- Clay typing analysis
- Quantitative image analysis
Our labs have the distinction of developing the first JP-8 jet fuel from 100% renewable resources and developing advanced ceramics tested in outer space on the International Space Station.
From Concept to Commercialization
The EERC is a full-spectrum applied R&D partner.
Our integrated approach connects laboratory-scale testing with bench-scale validation, pilot-scale development, and real-world demonstration. In-house fabrication and pilot facilities allow us to accelerate technology readiness while mitigating risk for industry clients.
Capabilities include:
- Geologic materials characterization
- Environmental organic and inorganic chemistry
- Water and wastewater treatability
- Fuel testing and emissions research
- Process chemistry
