35+
Years of Experience
40+
E&P Companies Served
6
Continents Reached
ISO
9001:2015 Certified
Welcome to StratoChem

Cairo-based geochemistry with a global reach

Since 1989, StratoChem has been one of the most respected providers of top-quality organic geochemistry to the upstream oil & gas community worldwide. From our headquarters in Maadi, Cairo, we have served over 40 exploration and production companies on six continents — including some of the largest and most respected names in the industry.

With decades of interpretive experience, we offer clients not only a broad spectrum of cuttings, core, oil, and gas analysis, but in-depth studies designed to conclusively answer pressing questions about maturity, migration, oil sourcing, commingled production, and more — at unmatched turnaround times.


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Rock Analysis
Comprehensive organic geochemical analysis of cuttings, SWC, or core samples, or surface (outcrop/Seabed) samples for maturity and source rock evaluation.
Fluid (Oil & Gas & Water) Studies
Fluid geochemistry, including oil characterization, gas composition and isotopes, water analysis and isotopes, and reservoir production continuity/commingled.
Kerogen & Petrography
Organic petrology and palynology services supporting basin analysis and exploration decisions.
Research & Development
Active R&D program expanding the frontiers of geochemistry and educating the next generation of geoscientists.

"Analysis doesn't end with the data. 

It ends when the client has no more questions."

1
Sample Pickup
StratoChem arranges collection — you do nothing.
2
DHL Shipment
Average transit time of 1 week. Free of charge for projects exceed $2,000
3
Lab Analysis
Six specialized labs, ISO-certified, fully staffed.
4
Data Delivery
Report in hand — typically within one week.

Logistics & Turnaround

Faster than the lab down the street — for less.

Whether your team is based in Malaysia or Midland, Uganda or the U.K., Tunisia or Tulsa, StratoChem can provide you with the data you need faster than any other lab in the business.

The cost of doing business in Egypt is lower — meaning we provide a high-quality laboratory, well-compensated staff, rapid turnaround, and paid shipping for a fraction of what you'd pay elsewhere.

1 week
Avg. transit time
Free
Shipping for projects exceeding $2,000.
1 week
Standard turnaround for
50 Rocks, 10 Oils, 10 Gases
0
Samples ever lost