- The Tripoli Oil Laboratory (TOIL).
- The Zahrani Oil Laboratory (ZOIL).
- The Central Oil Laboratory in Beirut (COIL).
The Government of Lebanon has approved all three laboratories for testing the quality of the petroleum-based products that are imported into the country. Such work benefits everyone one who uses a car, or a truck, or a plane, or who generates power in Lebanon. High quality petroleum products reduce noxious emissions and extend the life of machinery and power plants.
The labs are empowered to undertake such services for both public and private sector customers across all regions of Lebanon. Valued customers include the Lebanese Army, the Ministry of Economy & Trade, the Lebanese Customs and all importing companies within the private oil and power sectors. The triple laboratory structure brings significant benefits. For example, results can be verified within Lebanon rather than in a third party country and speed of analysis is vital to reduce demurrage costs on customers. The laboratories work around the clock when required to deliver the results.
Services:
Petroleum Testing
The Laboratories test the entire range of refined petroleum products and fuels including:
- Jet kerosene
- Gasoline
- Diesel (domestic and automotive)
- Fuel oil
- Residual fuel oil
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
- Biodiesel
- Asphalt (various grades).
All petroleum testing follows ASTM, ISO, IP and other recognized test methods and protocols . Highly qualified personnel run each of the three laboratories and use the latest equipment in the petroleum testing industry. Periodically, new equipment is purchased to follow changing specifications and internationally acceptable testing regimes. Being a trusted body in Lebanon, our laboratories are well-placed and well-located to offer a full range of quality testing services on petroleum products.
Future Development Plans:
The Directorate of Laboratories has long-advocated that the testing methods employed be operated to the highest international standard. The laboratories have regularly participated in correlation competency schemes guided by internationally-recognized bodies such as BP (British Petroleum) and the IIS (Institute of Interlaboratory Studies). The trust of our customers continues to be of paramount importance. With this in mind, our laboratories are currently working towards achieving ISO 17025 accreditation. This particular international standard embraces the standard of management, personnel, equipment and methods & procedures used by each of the labs. This accreditation has been sponsored by Qualeb phase III program through MOU signed on April 2013 between the Ministry of Energy and Water, and Ministry of Economy aand Trade, funded by the EU and is expected to be completed by mid 2014.