Technical insight for safer, more reliable energy production
Astra Analytics supports operators, EPC contractors, chemical suppliers and technology providers through specialist gas hydrate testing, production chemistry, flow assurance consultancy and digital engineering solutions.
Integrated laboratory, engineering and digital services
We combine controlled laboratory analysis with specialist engineering interpretation to help clients manage risk, qualify technologies and improve production performance.
Flow Assurance
Hydrate management, thermal-hydraulic analysis, transient operations, operating envelopes, subsea tiebacks and brownfield troubleshooting.
Explore flow assuranceProduction Chemistry
Corrosion, scale, wax, produced water chemistry, chemical qualification and production chemical optimisation.
Explore production chemistryLaboratory Testing
Flagship hydrate capability plus wax, asphaltene, scale, rheology, separation and fluid characterisation services.
Explore laboratory testingEngineering & Digital
Production optimisation, data analytics, engineering software, workflows and decision-support systems.
Explore engineering & digitalPractical outcomes from representative hydrate testing
Purpose-designed autoclave, rocking-cell and bespoke high-pressure programmes for KHI, Anti-Agglomerant and hydrate risk evaluation, including H₂S-containing systems where technically feasible.
Chemical screening and qualification
Compare candidate chemicals, dosage, subcooling and representative operating conditions.
Dynamic hydrate assessment
Evaluate induction, formation, dissociation, agglomeration, transportability and plugging-related indicators.
Engineering interpretation
Translate laboratory evidence into chemical selection, operating strategy and further qualification recommendations.
Capability matrix
A clear view of the specialist capabilities available across our laboratory and consultancy portfolio.
| Capability | Service area | Available |
|---|---|---|
| KHI and Anti-Agglomerant testing | Gas hydrates | Yes |
| H₂S-capable hydrate programmes | Sour-service laboratory testing | Yes |
| Autoclave and rocking-cell studies | High-pressure testing | Yes |
| Wax, asphaltene and scale analysis | Production chemistry laboratory | Yes |
| Rheology, separation and fluid characterisation | Fluid analysis | Yes |
| Flow assurance and production chemistry consultancy | Engineering | Yes |
| Production optimisation and digital solutions | Engineering & digital | Yes |
Why Astra Analytics
Independent advice
Objective technical recommendations focused on client decisions.
Integrated capability
Laboratory evidence combined with engineering interpretation.
Practical focus
Work structured around real operating constraints and outcomes.
Bespoke programmes
Flexible scopes aligned with fluids, conditions and project needs.
Technical depth
Specialist understanding of hydrates, chemistry and production systems.
Define the right technical programme
Share your project context, fluids, operating envelope and required decision.