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One-stop CTI Shanghai LAB now renamed & offering Enhanced Fuel Oil Testing

Looking to the future, CTI-MARITEC’s one-stop laboratory in Shanghai is revamped and renamed to offer enhanced Fuel Oil Testing including Methanol Biofuel Testing

As on 30 April 2025

CTI-MARITEC is widely known for its technology-forward approach, professionalism and uncompromised precision in the field of fuel oil testing. The laboratory previously known as ‘CTI-MARITEC Maritime Services China Fuel Oil Laboratory’ has been now officially renamed as ‘CTI-Shanghai Center Fuel Oil Laboratory’ and further equipped to provide customers with a broader range of testing services, including marine Methanol Biofuel testing.

New Name, New Beginnings

In light of ongoing market expansion and the evolving demands of our clients, the decision to rename our laboratory represents a strategic initiative aimed at remaining at the forefront of fuel oil testing services. The new name embodies a fresh start and reflects our commitment to enhancing our service offerings through the implementation of industry-leading practices and advanced technology.

What’s New?

Deepening of Marine Fuel Oil Testing: Building upon our established marine fuel oil testing protocols, the integration of advanced equipment and enhanced testing methodologies results in improved efficiency and precision, facilitating more effective oversight of the quality of vessel fuel oil.

Marine Methanol Biofuel Testing: In light of the increasingly rigorous global standards for decarbonization and the reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions within the shipping sector, marine Methanol is garnering heightened interest as a clean alternative bio-fuel. The CTI-Shanghai Center Fuel Oil Laboratory has taken proactive measures by providing testing services for marine Methanol. In accordance with ISO 6583 and GB/T42416 Methanol standards, our laboratory conducts precise assessments of purity, moisture content, impurities, and other critical parameters of marine Methanol. Our comprehensive and dependable testing services assist the maritime industry in making consistent progress towards decarbonization.

Expansion of Automotive Urea Testing Capabilities: Several new parameters for testing automotive urea have been introduced, encompassing full capacity assessments in accordance with GB 29518-2013 and ISO 22241-1 standards, as well as full capacity evaluations based on ISO 18611-1. These parameters thoroughly address the quality metrics for both automotive urea and marine urea aqueous solutions, facilitating robust and efficient management of exhaust treatment systems in automotive and marine applications.

Extensive Gasoline and Diesel Testing Parameters: A comprehensive array of tests is available for gasoline, including key metrics such as Motor Octane Number, Research Octane Number, anti-detonation index, distillation range, vapor pressure, and gel content. For diesel, testing services encompass density, cetane number, cetane index, distillation range, and oxidative stability, among others. Together, these extensive testing capabilities comply with the rigorous standards for gasoline and diesel fuel quality across various regions, ensuring the necessary safeguards to mitigate air pollution.

Best in Class Accreditation to ensure utmost reliability

The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art testing apparatus and is supported by a highly skilled technical team that adheres rigorously to international testing standards and protocols. The accreditations from CMA (China Metrology Accreditation) and CNAS (China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment), recognized as the most reputable in the industry, guarantee that the test reports produced are scientific, precise, and trustworthy, thereby offering clients the highest level of confidence in quality standards.

Leveraging the name change as a strategic opportunity and bolstered by enhanced testing capabilities, the CTI-Shanghai Center Fuel Oil Laboratory will persist in its commitment to professionalism, efficiency, and fairness. It aims to deliver comprehensive and integrated testing solutions for the fuel oil sector, collaborate with clients to foster a prosperous future, and advance the high-quality development of the fuel oil and associated industries.