Geotechnical Laboratory Services

Whether you are part of the marine science community, a consultant supporting and advising on marine development, an energy or infrastructure organisation, or working in carbon capture and storage (CCS), our specialist laboratories, workshops and testing facilities are available to meet your project needs. 

Our services combine rigorous scientific standards with practical, application-focused insight - delivering results you can trust. 

Geological Core Testing and Analysis 

Through the British Ocean Sediment Core Research Facility (BOSCORF), we provide customers with high-quality geological core testing and scanning services. 

Our capabilities cover sediment, soil and coral samples, supported by specialist consultancy and interpretation. We offer both: 

• Non-destructive testing, including unique high-resolution scanning and imaging capabilities 

• Destructive testing, where detailed physical and geochemical analysis is required 

These services support applications such as environmental assessment, seabed characterisation, infrastructure design, academic research and commercial site investigation. 

Reservoir Characterisation and Rock Physics 

Our rock physics laboratory enables detailed testing of the hydromechanical behaviour of reservoir rocks under controlled conditions. 

Using advanced experimental and analytical tools, we assess how reservoir materials respond when exposed to different fluids - a critical capability for carbon capture and storage (CCS) and subsurface energy applications. 

Our services include: 

• Measurement of elastic and hydromechanical properties 

• Fluid-rock interaction testing 

• High-resolution data analysis and interpretation 

• Seismic forward modelling to assess subsurface response 

Supporting Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) 

We have used our specialist laboratory facilities to characterise rock samples from potential CCS sites, providing baseline data on how reservoirs may respond to CO₂ injection. 

This work has included: 

• Testing of geological properties before and after CO₂ exposure 

• Evaluation of changes in elasticity and hydromechanical behaviour 

• Integration of laboratory results with seismic and reservoir models 

With this capability, we can physically characterise reservoirs prior to injection, supporting more robust modelling outputs by reducing uncertainty and supporting safer, more effective decision making. 

Flexible Access to World-Class Facilities 

Our geotechnical laboratory services are available on a project basis or for hire, providing: 

• Testing of client samples 

• Use of our specialist laboratory infrastructure 

• Design of tailored facility set up 

• Expert scientific and technical support 

We work collaboratively, tailoring our support to your objectives - whether you need targeted testing, full experimental programmes, or expert interpretation alongside your own teams. 

Let’s Talk About Your Testing Requirements 

If you need trusted geotechnical laboratory services to support subsurface characterisation, CCS projects or marine research, NOC Innovations offers the facilities, expertise and independence to help you move forward with confidence. 

Get in touch to discuss how we can support your next project.