Quantity and quality inspection
Inspection of cargoes, stocks and product transfers during loading, discharge and storage operations.
- Gauging and quantity calculation
- Operations supervision
- Quantity and quality certificates
Our services
Inspection, sampling, testing and analysis for the oil, mining, environmental, industrial and agribusiness sectors.
What we do
Reliable services, from sample to report
O&CB supports oil, mining, industrial and agribusiness operators in controlling the quality and quantity of their products. Our teams work on site and in our Abidjan laboratory, using standardised, documented methods.
Our services
A complete inspection and testing offer
Sampling
Collection of representative samples according to applicable standards, with seals and a full chain of custody.
- Sampling from tanks, vessels and trucks
- Seals and labelling
- Retention of reference samples
Laboratory testing
Physico-chemical tests carried out in our laboratory using ASTM, ISO and EN methods.
- Density, viscosity, flash point
- Sulphur, water and chloride content
- Carbon residue, distillation
Petroleum products and lubricants testing
Checking that fuels, crude oil and lubricants comply with contractual and regulatory specifications.
- Diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, fuel oil
- Engine and industrial oils
- In-service oil condition monitoring
Environmental analysis
Analysis of water, soil and sludge for the environmental monitoring of your sites and facilities.
- Process and effluent water
- Soil and drilling mud
- Hydrocarbons in the environment
Marking and tracing
Product marking and traceability solutions to fight fraud and secure the supply chain.
- Marker presence testing
- Batch traceability
- Compliance reports
Inspection and certification
Impartial certificates and inspection reports you can rely on in your commercial transactions.
- Certificates of analysis
- Inspection reports
- Compliance statements
Training and capacity building
Hands-on training for your teams: sampling, good laboratory practice, petroleum product quality.
- On-site or in-house sessions
- Content tailored to your business
- Training certificate
Sectors
Five sectors, one standard
Oil & Energy
Our core sector: testing of crude oil, fuels, lubricants and by-products, from depot to retail.
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Mining
Testing of fuels and lubricants used on mine sites, in-service oil monitoring and environmental analysis.
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Environment
Water, soil and sludge analysis to support your regulatory obligations and impact studies.
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Industry
Testing of industrial fluids and raw materials to secure your processes and extend equipment life.
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Agribusiness
Quality control of raw materials and export products to simplify your compliance procedures.
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How we work
A clear, traceable process
- 1
Request and quote
We review your needs and send you a proposal within one business day.
- 2
Inspection and sampling
Our inspectors work on site and collect representative samples.
- 3
Laboratory testing
Tests are performed using standard methods and checked before approval.
- 4
Report and certificate
You receive a clear, impartial, traceable report with our recommendations.
Need an inspection or a test?
Tell us about your project: we will send you a free, no-obligation quote within one business day.