OMAN LAB
Food environnement & Petrol
LAB PROJECT »OMANLAB » AGRO-FOOD & OIL ANALYSIS
Creation of Omanlab : An agri-food and oil analysis laboratory
To create Omanlab , a high-performance laboratory in the agri-food and oil analysis fields, it is essential to draw inspiration from best practices and take into account the following key elements:
Expertise and Services
Omanlab – Agri-Food Analytics
Positioning itself as an « analytical partner », Omanlab can offer a full range of analytics to ensure food safety and compliance. This would include analysis for the presence of:
- Heavy metals
- Pesticide residues
- Mycotoxins
- Hydrocarbons
Omanlab – Also analysis of petroleum products
Omanlab can offer in-depth expertise in petroleum product analysis, covering:
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- Control of raw materials, such as oil, grease, diesel and fuel
- Testing for traces and impurities including heavy metals, residual solvents, TOC, HCT and lubricants
- Characterization of polymers
- Physicochemical analysis, such as determination of water content and flash point
Infrastructure and Equipment
Laboratories : Following the example of European standard laboratories , Omanlab could establish a network of laboratories and agencies across the territory to get closer to its customers. These establishments should be certified and accredited to guarantee the reliability of the results.
Analytical park : A complete analytical park, comparable to that of international standards, which extends over 2000 m², is essential to carry out the analyses.
Specialized equipment : Omanlab will need to invest in state-of-the-art equipment that is tailored to the specific analyses it wants to perform. Examples of essential equipment include chromatographs and spectrometers.
Certifications and Accreditations
Accreditations : Obtaining accreditations such as ISO 17025, which Omanlab will have to comply with, is crucial for Omanlab . This will demonstrate the technical competence of the laboratory and the reliability of its results.
Certifications : Omanlab will have to obtain the specific certifications required depending on its sector of activity and the analyses carried out.
Qualified Personnel
A team of highly qualified professionals, such as chemists, laboratory technicians and other experts, is essential to ensure the smooth running of Omanlab . Omanlab will highlight the importance of a « highly qualified team » for the quality of its services.
Additional considerations
- Safety : Handling petroleum products requires strict safety protocols for Omanlab .
- Regulation : Omanlab must comply with regulations in force in the agri-food and oil sectors.
- Location : A strategic location, close to customers and suppliers, is essential for Omanlab .
- Financing : Omanlab will need to secure the necessary financing to cover the initial investment, operational costs and working capital.
Platforms for accessing results
European examples , Omanlab could offer its clients secure access to their results via an online platform. This platform, hosted on secure servers and accessible by username and password, would allow clients to consult their analytical data in complete confidentiality. Direct links to the various Omanlab laboratories could also be set up.
Omanlab , as a « human-sized, responsive and versatile » laboratory, could thus meet the analytical needs of its clients in an efficient and professional manner.
Financing
Negotiation :
- Production and sale of oil
- Nitrogen fertilizer
- Gas
- Mining gold refining and sale
Investments necessary for the Agri-food part, land works machines accreditations reference libraries , start-up assistance , staff training was valued at USD 8,785,000 and USD 5,790,000 for a total of USD 14,575,000 .