Flotek's 'XSPCT ™' Custody Transfer Unit Becomes the First Optical Spectrometer to Meet GPA 2172 Standard
HOUSTON, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Flotek Industries, Inc. ("Flotek") (NYSE:FTK) has achieved a historic milestone in natural gas measurement. Its XSPCT optical spectrometer is the first optical instrument to achieve the stringent reproducibility and repeatability requirements of GPA 2172 (API 14.5), the oil and gas industry standard for accurate custody transfer. The XSPCT measurement unit is designed to enable more accurate volume and quality data and greater transparency for royalty owners, operators and midstream companies than traditional methods.
We believe the XSPCT's qualification under the rigorous measurement accuracy standards outlined in GPA 2172 will provide a significant advantage in discussions with prospective customers.
Key Highlights:
- Validated Accuracy for Accelerated Customer Adoption: In a South Texas Eagleford test, all five XSPCT units exceeded 95% pass rates for methane, ethane, propane and higher hydrocarbons, meeting or exceeding GPA 2261 reproducibility standards for precise gas measurement.
- Historic First: The XSPCT is the first optical spectrometer to comply with GPA 2172, revolutionizing custody transfer by delivering reliable, real-time gas quality and volume data.
- Proven Reliability: A nine-month field trial across three major U.S. basins with over 12 units showed a negligible bias of 0.3 BTU/scf (0.02% deviation) across 2,600 samples compared to traditional gas chromatography.
- Cost and Efficiency Gains: Real-time analysis every 15 seconds—versus gas chromatography's spot sampling every 3–6 months or auto-sampling every 6 minutes—reduces costs and enhances decision-making.
- Trusted by Industry: Two separate industry-leading companies, an E&P operator and a Midstream company, have tested and approved XSPCT for digital valuation of custody transfer, validating its transformative potential.
XSPCT Digital Valuation Solution Overview
The XSPCT is a near-infrared measurement solution that evaluates hydrocarbon gas streams to provide real-time volume and quality data. It excels in:
- Speed: Delivers measurements every 5–20 seconds, far surpassing traditional methods.
- Accuracy: Industry tested to meet GPA 2172 standards for custody transfer.
- Data: Automatically generates rich datasets to enhance production and engineering decisions.
- Durability: Features no moving parts, no consumable gases and over 10 years of low-maintenance field performance.
Field-Tested Validation
In a rigorous round-robin test at a South Texas Eagle Ford site, five XSPCT spectrometers analyzed identical gas streams, consistently meeting GPA 2261 reproducibility standards. Laboratory tests further confirmed the instrument's precision, aligning with GPA 2261 repeatability requirements.
Industry Impact
"The XSPCT's industry validated accuracy and real-time insights set a new standard for custody transfer, delivering unmatched value," said Ryan Ezell, CEO of Flotek. "This technology empowers royalty owners, operators and purchasers with transparent, data-driven valuations, designed to streamline operations and boost efficiency."
Flotek's customer validation achievement and industry endorsement position the XSPCT to streamline operations, reduce costs and enhance data-driven decision-making for upstream and midstream operators worldwide."
About Flotek Industries, Inc.
Flotek Industries, Inc. is a leading chemistry and data technology company focused on servicing the Energy industry. Flotek's technologies leverage real-time data to deliver innovative solutions to maximize customer returns. Flotek has an intellectual property portfolio of over 130 patents, 20+ years of field and laboratory data and a global presence in more than 59 countries.
Flotek has established collaborative partnerships focused on sustainable and optimized chemistry and data solutions, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of energy on land, air, water and people.
Flotek is based in Houston, Texas and its common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "FTK." For additional information, please visit www.flotekind.com.
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