Biofuels & Focus Areas

• Biogasoline: advanced characterization and performance assessment
• Algae biofuel: quality testing of lipids/intermediates; contamination mitigation and R&D support
• Biodiesel (FAME): full specification testing, efficacy, and safety evaluations
• Ethanol fuel: fuel-grade quality and blend-stock compatibility per ASTM/ISO methods
• Biomass fuels: calorific value, ash, moisture, sulfur, pH, chloride, and related indices
• Biofuel pellets: quality testing for pellets derived from wood, plant fibers, waste paper, and other inputs
• Synthetic and drop-in fuels: method selection, compatibility, and performance screening

Testing & Methods

We apply recognized international methods with calibrated instrumentation to generate traceable, reproducible results suitable for trade and regulation.

• Biodiesel (FAME): EN 14214/ASTM D6751 properties (ester content, density, viscosity, CFPP, oxidation stability, acid number, metals, glycerin)
• Ethanol fuels: ASTM D4806/E75/E85 quality; denaturant checks; sulfates and chloride; water; acidity; conductivity
• Biogasoline and blendstocks: octane metrics, distillation curves, vapor pressure, gum/stability, metal deactivator impacts
• Biomass and pellets: calorific value, proximate/ultimate analysis, ash fusion, durability, fines, moisture
• Contaminants: sterol glucosides in biodiesel; sulfates in denatured ethanol; trace metals; sulfur/chloride; FAME carryover in jet
• Carbon-14 (C-14) biogenic content: determination of renewable fraction in blended fuels
• Jet A/A-1 with bio-components: specification checks (freeze point, density, thermal stability) and fit-for-use evaluations

Inspection & Certification

Independent inspectors safeguard value across complex routes. We verify quality, quantity, and condition at custody transfer and issue documentation accepted by counterparties.

• Pre-shipment and destination inspections; stock checks; temperature and condition monitoring
• Loading/discharge supervision; draft/ullage; seals and representative sampling
• Certificates of quality, quantity/weight, and condition for trade and finance

Sustainability & Auditing

Supply chains vary widely in environmental performance. We verify sustainability claims at the producer level and across logistics, linking evidence to recognized schemes.

• Feedstock traceability checks and mass-balance verification
• Lifecycle and biogenic-content documentation (including Carbon-14 analysis)
• Audit programs to validate environmental and social criteria per applicable frameworks

Laboratory Outsourcing & In-Plant Support

Leverage our lab-management experience to accelerate readiness and compliance inside your facility.

• Method development and validation; instrument selection and qualification
• Staffing and training; LIMS configuration and data integrity controls
• Turnkey lab operations under ISO/IEC 17025 and applicable quality systems

What You Can Expect

• Fast turnaround: many results and certificates issued in 24–48 hours; expedited options available
• Transparent reporting: secure digital CoAs, event reports, and sustainability documentation
• Standards-first methods: ASTM, EN, ISO, and sector-specific guidance; ISO/IEC 17025 where applicable
• On-site expertise: local teams at plants, terminals, ports, and storage hubs worldwide
• Strict chain of custody from sampling through final reporting

Why Camin

• ISO/IEC 17025–accredited laboratories across 30+ countries
• Biofuels chemists, inspectors, metrology specialists, and lab managers
• Verified independence for impartial results and reduced dispute risk
• Operational efficiency that cuts dwell time, demurrage, and time-to-cash

Who We Support

• Biofuel producers and project developers
• Traders, marketers, and blenders
• Storage operators, terminal networks, and logistics providers
• OEMs and end users integrating bio-components into fleets and assets
• Financial institutions and certification bodies