Geoscientific Research and Testing Laboratory Division

Processes and analyzes rocks,petroleum, coal, processed fuels, waters and environmental samples as well synthesizes, correlates and interprets data emanating therefrom, re3lative to the exploration and development of indigenous resources.

A. GEOLOGICAL UNITS

PETROLOGY SECTION

  • Processes and analyzes surface and subsurface rock samples in accordance with international standards
  • Synthesizes, correlates and interprets petrological data
  • Conducts research and correlation studies on Philippine rock samples
  • Establishes and maintains Philippine petrological database and rock type collection
  • Conducts field investigations
  • Conducts on-the-job training/orientation programs in support of the academe and the energy industry
  • Coordinates with various DOE units and concerned agencies, academe, energy industry and other stakeholders on matters related to the above enumerated functions
  • Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

Paleontology Section

  • Processes and analyzes surface and subsurface rock samples for faunal fossil content in accordance with international standards
  • Synthesizes, correlates and interprets micropaleontological data
  • Conducts micropaleontological/biostratigraphical research on Philippine rock samples
  • Establishes and maintains Philippine biostratigraphical and bathmetry database and faunal type collection
  • Conducts field investigations
  • Conducts on-the-job training/orientation programs in support of the academe and the energy industry
  • Coordinates with various DOE units and concerned government agencies, academe, energy industry and other stakeholders on matters related to the above enumerated functions
  • Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

Palynology Section

  • Processes and analyzes surface and subsurface rock samples for floral fossil content in accordance with international standards
  • Synthesizes, correlates and interprets palynological data
  • Conducts palynological research on Philippine samples
  • Establishes and maintains palynological database and floral type collection
  • Conducts field investigations
  • Conducts on-the-job training/orientation programs in support of the academe and the energy industry
  • Coordinates with various DOE units and concerned government agencies, academe, energy industry and other stakeholders on matters related to the above enumerated functions
  • Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

B. GEOCHEMICAL UNITS

Coal Section

  • Processes and analyzes coal & other solid fuels as well as environmental samples in accordance with international standards
  • Synthesizes, correlates and interprets analytical data
  • Conducts research and methods studies on coal geochemistry
  • Conducts fields investigations
  • Conducts on-the-job training/orientation programs in support of the academe and the energy industry
  • Coordinates with DOE units and concerned government agencies, academe, energy industry and other stakeholders on matters related to the above enumerated functions
  • Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

Geothermal Section

  • Processes and analyzes waters, geothermal gases, soil, pocks and related materials as well as environmental samples in accordance with international standards
  • Synthesizes, correlates and interprets analytical data
  • Conducts research and methods studies on geothermal geochemistry
  • Conducts fields investigations
  • Conducts on-the-job training/orientation programs in support of the academe and the energy industry
  • Coordinates with DOE units and concerned government agencies, academe, energy industry and other stakeholders on matters related to the above enumerated functions
  • Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

Petroleum Section

  • Processes and analyzes oil, gas, source rocks samples as well as environmental samples in accordance with international standards
  • Synthesizes, correlates and interprets analytical data
  • Conducts research and methods studies on petroleum and natural gas geochemistry
  • Conducts fields investigations
  • Conducts on-the-job training/orientation programs in support of the academe and the energy industry
  • Coordinates with DOE units and concerned government agencies, academe, energy industry and other stakeholders on matters related to the above enumerated functions
  • Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned

Processed Fuels Section

  • Analyzes petroleum products collected from refineries, bulk storage/terminals and retail outlets nationwide in accordance with the Philippine national Standards (PNS) as well as from the academe and the industry sector
  • Synthesizes, correlates and interprets analytical data
  • Assists in the conduct of field sampling and inspection of petroleum products on bulk supply points and gasoline stations
  • Conducts research and methods studies on fuel geochemistry
  • Conducts fields investigations
  • Conducts on-the-job training/orientation programs in support of the academe and the energy industry
  • Coordinates with DOE units and concerned government agencies, academe, energy industry and other stakeholders on matters related to the above enumerated functions
  • Performs AD HOC functions as may be assigned