Reliable Fuel Testing for Quality, Compliance, and Performance
Intertek provides comprehensive fuel testing services to support refineries, storage facilities, traders, distributors, fleet operators, and end users worldwide. Our advanced laboratories deliver fast, accurate, and dependable analysis for a wide range of fuels, including gasoline, diesel, marine fuels, jet fuel, biofuels, and more.
With more than 140 years of industry leadership, Intertek helps clients ensure that fuels meet global regulatory standards and quality specifications, supporting performance, safety, and environmental compliance across the entire supply chain.
Routine fuel testing is critical for:
- Quality Assurance: Detecting contamination, adulteration, or degradation in fuels before use or shipment.
- Regulatory Compliance: Meeting local and international standards such as ASTM, ISO, EN, and regional requirements.
- Operational Efficiency: Preventing engine and equipment damage by ensuring fuel cleanliness and suitability.
- Environmental Protection: Verifying sulfur content, bio-component levels, and other properties to comply with emissions regulations.
Our Fuel Testing Capabilities
Intertek offers an extensive portfolio of fuel analysis and certification services, including:
- Routine and Advanced Fuel Testing: For gasoline, diesel, marine fuels, aviation fuel, and biofuels.
- Quality and Specification Testing: To ensure fuels meet ASTM, ISO 8217, EN 590, and other global standards.
- Contaminant and Adulterant Detection: Screening for water, sediments, metals, sulfur, and other impurities.
- Trace Analysis: For additive levels, stability, and blending accuracy.
- Troubleshooting and Technical Consulting: Root cause analysis for fuel-related issues impacting performance or warranty.
- Support for Regulatory and Emissions Compliance: Including renewable content verification (C14/Biofuel testing) and sulfur analysis.
Who We Serve
Intertek’s fuel testing services are trusted by:
- Refineries
- Fuel traders and distributors
- Shipping and marine operators
- Airlines and airports
- Vehicle and engine manufacturers
- Power generation companies
- Government and regulatory agencies
Why Choose Intertek?
- Global Reach: Fuel testing laboratories in all major energy hubs worldwide.
- Industry Expertise: Decades of experience with all fuel types and regulatory frameworks.
- Rapid Turnaround: Streamlined sample logistics and digital reporting for timely decision-making.
- Total Quality Assurance: Reliable, reproducible results from a trusted industry leader.
- Custom Solutions: Tailored test programs and consulting to address unique client needs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Intertek tests a broad spectrum of fuels, including gasoline, diesel, marine bunker fuels, aviation fuels (Jet A-1, avgas), biofuels, fuel oils, and specialty blends.
Our laboratories are accredited to test against ASTM, ISO, EN, and other international and regional standards, including ISO 8217, EN 590, and ASTM D975.
Typical turnaround for routine fuel testing is 24-48 hours, with expedited services available in urgent situations. Digital reporting ensures fast access to results.
Yes. Intertek Caleb Brett supports a wide range of compliance needs, including MARPOL Annex VI for marine fuels, EU RED II for renewable content, and other emissions or sustainability requirements.
Intertek Caleb Brett operates fuel testing laboratories in key global locations, including the USA, UK, Singapore, UAE, and more, providing local expertise with global coverage.
Absolutely. Our technical experts provide root cause analysis and problem-solving for contamination, poor performance, or warranty disputes.
Contact your local Intertek Caleb Brett office or use our online enquiry form to arrange sample submission and receive detailed instructions.
Our Regional Capabilities
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- Biofuels
- Fuel oil, gas oil, bunker fuel
- Biomass fuel testing
- Gas-to-liquids
- Biodiesel
- Gasoline
- Bitumen
- Heavy distillates
- Bunker fuel testing
- Jet fuel, kerosene, Turbine fuels
- CNG quality
- LNG, LPG
- Coal
- Natural gas
- Diesel fuel
- Petroleum and crude oil feedstocks
- Solid Fuel Testing
- Unconventional fuels
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel Testing
Caleb Brett fuel testing capabilities and related services
- Fuel purity and quality
- Fuel contamination
- Fuel quality failure investigation
- Fuel additives
- Fuel pipeline trans-mix fuels and co-mingled fuels
- Physical properties testing
- Energy value
- Trace components, trace contaminants
- Fuel Research
- Fuel safety and regulatory parameters
- Fuel cargo and inventory inspection
- Volume, flow & measurement services
- Fuel qualification testing for the automotive industry
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