Intertek Interpret – advanced hydrocarbon composition analysis software

Optimising Crude Oil Analysis with Intertek Interpret: Faster, Smarter, Real-Time Data

In today’s fast-paced oil and gas industry, operators are under increasing pressure to streamline processes, improve accuracy, and reduce costs. Traditional methods for analysing hydrocarbon attributes are often time-consuming and inefficient. That’s why forward-looking producers and refiners are turning to Intertek Interpret, an advanced, global solution that delivers real-time, high-precision data for enhanced decision-making throughout the hydrocarbon refining process.

Accelerate Hydrocarbon Insights with Enhanced Inspection & NIR Technology

Understanding the composition and properties of crude oil is essential for optimising yield, reducing operational risk, and meeting production targets. Intertek Interpret combines Near Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and Enhanced Inspection Services (EIS) to provide rapid, reliable insight into crude quality in just minutes.

Using NIR technology, Intertek can generate a rapid flash assay that gives a detailed view of a crude shipment's key properties. This method supports quick, informed decisions during:

Cargo inspections
Storage tank monitoring
Pipeline checks

With the EIS suite, refiners and traders can detect crude fraud, trend key property variations, calculate refinery netback values, and assess blending needs to maximise high-margin crude runs, all in real-time.

A Global Data-Driven Solution for the Entire Energy Lifecycle

From upstream exploration and production to midstream logistics and downstream refining, Intertek Interpret empowers clients with actionable, traceable data at every stage of the energy lifecycle. Backed by a proprietary database of over 1,700 crude oil assays and 24-hour turnaround times, Interpret delivers confidence in product quality and quantity.

Advanced Software Tools Tailored for Oil & Gas Operations

The Interpret suite includes three powerful modules:

Delivers rapid, non-linear chemometric analysis using NIR spectrum and topological modelling. This tool enables real-time property prediction for hydrocarbon blending, allowing refiners to fine-tune blends for optimal performance.

Specialises in deposition analysis for wax and asphaltene in blended crude oils. InFlow has been successfully used in managing refinery crude blends, heavy fuel oil optimisation, and marine fuel stability.

A big data analytics platform designed to extract value from millions of data points. It supports applications such as maximising diesel yield, troubleshooting offshore operations, and improving overall process efficiency.

Why Choose Intertek Interpret?

Fast, accurate analysis using NIR spectroscopy
Enhanced visibility with real-time flash assays
Global reach and expertise across multiple continents
Unique access to an extensive crude assay database
24-hour turnaround for key crude property results
Seamless integration from exploration to refinery output

Whether you're focused on crude oil quality control, refinery optimisation, or verifying product authenticity, Intertek Interpret delivers the speed and insight required to stay competitive in the evolving energy landscape.