About Stratochem

Solutions fromexperience.

A highly-trained team of expert geoscientists bringing a creative and scientifically rigorous approach to your exploration and production questions — with an emphasis on speed, integrity, and complete customer satisfaction.

ISO 9001:2015
Est. 1989
6 Continents
Multilingual Team
Multidisciplinary Expertise
Geologists, geochemists, engineers, geophysicists, petrographers, programmers, and basin modelers.
Week-or-Less Turnaround
Standard for most analyses — from anywhere on Earth. Thursday samples, Monday data.
Zero Lost Samples in 35 Years
Every sample handled with maximum security and confidentiality, in-country and in transit.
Free Shipping, All Logistics
StratoChem arranges and pays all DHL shipping. Average 3-day transit — at no charge to you.
Our Team

Decades of expertise across every discipline.

StratoChem's staff includes geologists, geochemists, engineers, geophysicists, petrographers, programmers, and basin modelers — many with careers spanning decades, trained at the world's foremost geoscientific institutions.

We approach every analysis through a multidisciplinary lens with an emphasis on speed, scientific integrity, and complete customer satisfaction. StratoChem also partners with scientists and consultancies worldwide to broaden our capabilities.

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Geology
Geochemistry
Engineering
Geophysics
Petrography
Programming
Basin Modeling
Palynology
R&D
Client Philosophy

You're never just a number.

From basic source rock screening to the most technically advanced basin modeling and regional studies, StratoChem views no analysis as complete until we have answered all of the client's questions.

Whether you're a world-spanning supermajor or a local player, our talented and multilingual technical team is here to provide personalized solutions to your most pressing exploration issues.

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From screening to basin-scale studies
Whether you need a single Rock-Eval run or a multi-well regional synthesis, StratoChem handles every scale of project with the same rigour.
Supermajors and independents alike
We work with companies of every size — from the world's largest E&P operators to local players taking their first exploration steps.

No analysis is complete until your questions are
Our scientists and U.S.-based project managers are always available to discuss results until every question is answered.
Multilingual, personalized service
Our team speaks fluent English and many other languages. Every client gets a dedicated scientific contact — not a ticketing system.
Pricing & Value

Rapid analysis for all budgets.

We know there's a downturn out there. When every dollar and every day count, StratoChem provides data when you need it, for prices that won't break your science budget.

The economics of operating in Egypt allow us to pass real savings to our clients — free shipping, low prices, and turnaround times of a week or less for most basic analyses are just a few of the ways we guarantee your science money won't be wasted.

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Free
Shipping
DHL logistics fully handled and paid by StratoChem for most jobs worldwide.

All clients
< 1 wk
Turnaround
Standard for most basic analyses — regardless of where your team is located.
Guaranteed
+35%
Full Interpretive Report
Written interpretation with geological context added to your raw data package at a fixed premium. Discuss results with our scientists until every question is answered.
Optional add-on
Global Reach

Science, done globally.

No matter where your team works, StratoChem can help. Based in Cairo, Egypt, we have representatives and affiliates in the United States, Great Britain, and Oman.

With no-hassle logistics, a commitment to delivering data on your schedule, and rapid and attentive customer service, StratoChem is a truly international laboratory serving clients on six continents.

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Global Presence
Egypt — Cairo (Maadi)
Headquarters · Six-laboratory complex
HQ
United States
Representatives & Project Management
Rep
Great Britain
Affiliate office & consultancy partners
Rep
Oman
Regional affiliate, Middle East coverage
Rep

What we stand for

Four principles that have guided every engagement since 1989.

01
Scientific Integrity
Every result produced with rigour and transparency. We never cut corners — on data or on communication.
02
Speed Without Compromise
Fast turnaround is a promise, not a trade-off. Accuracy and speed are not in conflict at StratoChem.
03
Client Partnership
We consider every project a collaboration. Your questions drive our work — until there are none left.
04
Global Accessibility
World-class geochemistry shouldn't require a world-class budget. We exist to democratize exploration science.
Our History

35+ years of geochemical excellence

From a single Cairo laboratory to a globally respected name in organic geochemistry.

1989
Founded in Cairo, Egypt
StratoChem Services established in Maadi, Cairo, with a focus on organic geochemistry for the upstream oil & gas industry.
2000s
International expansion
Extended reach to clients across six continents. Representatives established in the United States, Great Britain, and Oman.
2010s
40+ E&P companies served worldwide
Grew to serve over 40 exploration and production companies globally, including some of the industry's largest and most respected names.
2015
ISO 9001:2015 Accreditation
In official recognition of our quality and high standards, StratoChem achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification — an international benchmark of quality management excellence.
Today
Six laboratories. One team. Zero lost samples.
A modern two-storey lab complex in Maadi housing six specialized laboratories — and an active R&D program educating the next generation of geoscientists.

Ready to work with a lab that answers every question?

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