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Title: Auditing Gas Laboratories
Author: Vertis Grummert
Source: 2017 International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement
Year Published: 2017
Abstract: The need for ensuring the analytical lab is producing accuate results has increased dramatically throughout the years. In the 1970s, many natural gas shortages were experienced, which resulted in the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to be passed by Congress. Natural gas companies had to be more competitive with the guaranteed rate structure being phased out. Prior to the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978, natural gas in many contracts was bought, sold and traded on the Mcf basis and not on the heating value basis (MMBtu). Also, with the advent of shale gas plays in the last 10 to 15 years, the normal clean, dry, pipeline quality gas with a Btu of 1025 is no longer the norm. Obtaining accurate gas analysis is crucial to a companys financial health. The laboratory produces gas quality results which are utilized by companies for multiple reason s, including volumetric and energy calculations, safety (H2S concerns), pipeline integrity (H2S, H2O, CO2 levels ), and environmental compliance (vents, blow downs, engine emissions). During the audit, any deficiencies will be identified and corrective actions taken to ensure quality results.

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