Accurate measurements where and when you need them the most

Biogas purification and biomethane injection into gas grids demand strict, real-time gas quality control. Apix Analytics systems offer fast, compact analysis solutions for both raw biogas and biomethane.

Optimized microGC technology for reliable, smart-grid biomethane injection

• Full analysis with a cycle time in under 2 minutes
• Low carrier gas consumption : one Helium bottle every two years
• Pipeline quality & EN 16723 compliance : analysis of H₂S, O2, Siloxanes…
• Full GC precision with complete separation — no spectral overlaps like IR
• Compact, robust systems easily installed directly at injection points

Accurate calorific value measurement is mandatory for custody transfer and billing of various fuel gases, including natural gas, biomethane, LNG, and synthetic gases. Apix Analytics systems deliver fast, certified analysis for reliable energy calculations.

Certified calorific value analysis fully compliant with international metrology standards

• Full C6+ analysis in under 2 minutes, with certified performance for 1 year between recalibration
• Low carrier gas consumption : one Helium bottle every two years
• Full compliance with ISO 6976, OIML R140 WELMEC 11.3 and ASTM D3588 for energy billing and grid injection
• Proven reliability: over 1000 GC systems deployed worldwide
• Compact microGC platform offering faster analysis and lower operating costs than traditional chromatographs

Natural gas and biomethane are odorless by nature. Odorants like THT and TBM are added to ensure leaks can be detected quickly by smell, making sensitive, real-time monitoring essential for safety.

Fast and sensitive microGC analysis of gas odorants for safety-critical applications

• 2 mg/m3 lower detection limit for THT in under 60 seconds
• More affordable and compact than sulfur-specific detectors, and sensitive enough for compliance with major safety norms: EN 16726 (Europe), 49 CFR §192.625 (USA)
• Available as standalone odorant monitoring and OEM, or integrated with full gas analysis (biomethane, natural gas...)

Monitoring sulfur compounds like H₂S and mercaptans is essential to protect pipelines, prevent corrosion, and meet strict grid injection and safety standards. Apix Analytics systems offers fast, compact solutions for both standalone and integrated sulfur analysis.

High-sensitivity microGC sulfur analysis fully compliant with industry regulations

• 1 mg/m3 lower detection limit for H₂S in under 60 seconds
• Simultaneous analysis of H₂S, mercaptans, and other sulfur species
• Drift-free performance compared to electrochemical detectors
• Compliance with detection limits in key standards: EN 16723-1 (biomethane), ISO 6326 (routine pipeline quality monitoring)
• Available as standalone sulfur monitoring and OEM, or integrated with full gas analysis (biomethane, natural gas...)

In carbon capture processes, monitoring CO₂ purity is critical to ensure safe transport, effective storage, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Sensitive impurity detection prevents corrosion, operational failures, and environmental risks.

Sensitive impurity detection for secure and compliant CO₂ management

• Low-ppm analysis of key impurities: O₂, N₂, H₂S, CH₄, CO, and others
• Compliance with lower detection limits required by carbon capture and CO₂ transport norms: ISO 27916, DNVGL-RP-J203
• Stable analysis in under 2.5 minutes with fast temperature ramps

During drilling operations, fast hydrocarbon analysis is critical for real-time formation mapping and decision-making. Apix Analytics systems deliver ultra-rapid gas detection directly from mud gas samples, improving geological accuracy and drilling safety.

Ultra-fast hydrocarbon detection for real-time formation evaluation

• Hydrocarbon analysis from H2 to nC₅ down to low ppm levels in less than 25 seconds using Hydrogen carrier gas - no Helium required
• No additional gas consumption (no flame gas like with FID required)
• Compact microGC platform easily deployed in mobile mud logging units or OEM drilling packages
• Designed for continuous operation with near-zero downtime and minimal maintenance needs, even in harsh drilling environments

Accurate analysis of heavier hydrocarbons is critical in the oil & gas industry for controlling dew point, preventing condensation risks in pipelines, and enabling detailed hydrocarbon analysis (DHA). Apix Analytics systems provide compact, high-sensitivity solutions for reliable on-site composition monitoring.

High-sensitivity heavier hydrocarbon analysis with proprietary NGD technology, no FID required

• Accurate detection of heavier hydrocarbons (C12+ and beyond) for dew point monitoring
• Proprietary Nano-Gravimetric Detector (NGD) technology: highly sensitive to mid- to heavy-weight hydrocarbons
• Can be used with any carrier gas (Hydrogen, Air, Helium...)
• No FID : no flame and no additional gas supplies
• Enables detailed hydrocarbon analysis (DHA) in a compact microGC analyzer, designed for direct field deployment

Hydrogen quality control is critical for fuel cell performance and safe gas grid integration. Apix Analytics systems provide fast, certified analysis of hydrogen and hydrogen-enriched gas blends like natural gas, biomethane, and syngas.

Fast, stable microGC impurity analysis in hydrogen and hydrogen-enriched gases

• Low-ppm measurement of H₂ impurities: O₂, N₂, CH₄, CO, and more
• Key technology for ISO 14687 compliance (fuel cell)
• Certified system for calorific value of hydrogen with natural gas blends or in biomethane grids : EN 16726 (hydrogen-natural gas blends)
• Stable analysis in under 2.5 minutes with fast temperature ramps