BQCIS

Assurance and Integrity in Upstream Operations

The upstream oil and gas sector—spanning exploration, drilling, and production—presents some of the highest technical and operational risks in industry. Ensuring integrity of drilling assets, verifying reservoir quality, and maintaining safe wellsite operations are critical to performance and environmental protection.

BQCIS delivers comprehensive inspection, testing, and certification services supporting the full Exploration & Production (E&P) lifecycle. From mud and core analysis to equipment integrity inspection and reservoir fluid characterization, our services comply with leading standards (API, ISO) and client specifications.

Through impartial verification and laboratory testing, BQCIS ensures equipment reliability, data accuracy, and safe upstream performance—onshore and offshore.

Core Exploration & Production Services

Wellsite & Reservoir Fluid Analysis

Field and laboratory analysis of drilling muds, cores, and cuttings to optimize drilling efficiency and reservoir evaluation. Reservoir fluid characterization (PVT, gas composition, and crude assays) supports production planning and reservoir modeling, ensuring accurate estimation of reserves and fluid behavior.

Drilling Equipment Inspection & Certification

Comprehensive Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and third-party certification of tubulars, drill strings, and critical safety components such as BOPs, elevators, and hoisting gear. Ensures compliance with API / ISO standards and offshore safety regulations, reducing the risk of failure and improving operational reliability.

Key Benefits of Exploration & Production Assurance

Integrity

Enhanced Asset Integrity

Independent inspection and NDT safeguard equipment reliability, preventing downhole or surface failures.

Efficiency

Optimized Operational Efficiency

Onsite analytical testing provides rapid data feedback to guide drilling parameters and reduce non-productive time.

Compliance

Regulatory & API Compliance

Ensures full conformity with global upstream standards and local oilfield regulatory frameworks.

Safety

Improved Safety & Risk Management

Mitigates mechanical and process risks through structured inspection, certification, and data-driven oversight.

Success Story

NDT Inspection Prevents Downhole Failure of Drill Pipe

The Challenge:

An offshore operator required validation of used drill pipe integrity before a deepwater high-pressure drilling campaign. Fatigue cracks posed severe well-control risk.

Our Solution:

BQCIS performed comprehensive magnetic particle and ultrasonic testing (MT/UT) on tubulars per API guidelines. Defective joints were tagged and isolated under third-party supervision, and full documentation was issued for audit traceability.

The Result:

Multiple latent cracks were detected and removed, preventing catastrophic downhole failure. The operator avoided costly downtime and reinforced its compliance standing with international safety authorities.

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