The most versatile and reliable
Gas Analyzer System available on the market today.

Advanced real-time gas detection and analysis for drilling, completions,
and production operations across Western Canada.

< 1 PPM
Detection Limit
Sub-Second
Sampling Speed
−20° to +55°C
Operating Range

Applications

Where Renaissance Goes to Work

Drilling Operations
  • Formation evaluation while drilling
  • Identification of productive intervals
  • Fluid identification
  • Gas/Oil and Oil/Water contact points
  • Identification of potential secondary zones
  • Geo-map your reservoir
  • Detection of unwanted H₂S & CO₂ zones
  • Drill Bit Metamorphism Indicator
Well Flowback / Post-Frac Testing
  • First full gas compositional data of the well
  • Verification of target hydrocarbon composition
  • Drilling vs. production gas data comparison
  • Stage-by-stage flow analysis across frack stages
  • Identification of different hydrocarbon states per stage
  • Pinpoint which stage introduced H₂S
  • Flowing well stage data across all frack stages
Helium & Hydrogen Applications
  • Helium & Hydrogen drilling applications
  • Helium purification plant monitoring
  • Incoming gas composition monitoring
  • Output helium purity quality verification
  • Hydrogen production monitoring applications

Detection Packages

Gas Detection Packages

Hydrocarbon Application Package
RGA Total Gas (Sum)C1–C7
MethaneC1
EthaneC2
PropaneC3
IsobutaneiC4
Normal-ButanenC4
Iso-PentaneiC5
Normal-PentanenC5
HexaneC6
HeptaneC7
Hydrogen SulfideH₂S
Carbon DioxideCO₂
NitrogenN₁
OxygenO₂
HydrogenH₂
HeliumHe
WaterH₂O
Helium & Hydrogen Application Package
HeliumHe
HydrogenH₂
NitrogenN₁
Carbon DioxideCO₂
Carbon MonoxideCO
OxygenO₂
Hydrogen SulfideH₂S
Sulfur DioxideSO₂
RGA Total GasC1–C7
WaterH₂O
Fully Customizable: All gas analysis packages are user-customizable — not locked to either preset list. Real-time calculated gas ratios include Wetness, Balance, Character, and user-defined custom ratios.

Technology

Key Features

Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry

Latest advanced small quadrupole mass spectrometer (MS) technology. Sub-second gas sampling averaged and exported every second. Gas data accuracy not affected by interfering gases — unlike Infra-Red sensor technology.

Wireless & Unmanned Operation

CSA Class 1, Division 2 approved (Canada & US). No Daily Maintenance required. If no Geologist or Mud Logger on location the RGA continuously self-monitors operation and Alarms if a Failure or Alarm setting is triggered. The RGA continuously monitors its own gas sample parameters and system operation.

No Poly Lines Required

Encrypted wireless communication of gas data transmits to the RGA Laptop and displays in Renaissance Logger Software. Nothing to run to the Geo Shack.

No-Maintenance Heated Sample Conditioner

Prevents freeze-offs from interrupting gas sample flow to the RGA unit during winter operations. Ensures reliable year-round operation with no maintenance required.

Advanced QGM Shale Shaker Trap

Quantitative Gas Measurement (QGM) Gas Extraction Trap maximizes recovery of gases from the shale shaker. Cannot plug off with drill cuttings. Paired with the heated gas sample conditioner for uninterrupted flow.

No Carrier Gas or Air Required

Gas sample is drawn directly into the Mass Spectrometer via vacuum pump. Nitrogen (non-hazardous inert gas, supplied by RGD) is required only for corrosion protection and Class 1, Division 2 purge protection.

Engineering

Technical Specifications

Analysis MethodAdvanced Small Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (MS) Technology
Detection Limit< 1 PPM
Sample IntervalSub-second; averaged and exported every 1 second to EDR
Gas RangesLow PPM up to percent-by-volume; specific range per gas
Output ProtocolWITS (Wellsite Information Transfer Specification) to EDR
Wireless OutputEncrypted wireless; displayed in Renaissance Logger Software on RGA Laptop
Carrier GasNone required. Nitrogen (supplied by RGD) for corrosion & Class 1 Div 2 purge protection
Physical Dimensions24″ wide × 16″ high × 8″ deep (RGA Sensor Assembly)
Power90–264 VAC
Hazardous Location CertCSA Canada & US — Class 1, Division 2, Groups C & D Field Certification
Operational Temp Range−20°C to +55°C

Software

Renaissance Logger Software

Renaissance Gas Detection Inc. has developed its own custom Logger Software that displays all RGA gas values in Parts Per Million (PPM) on 10 user-selectable columns with up to 12 curves per column. The Calculated Curves feature calculates and displays Wetness, Balance, and Character Ratios — plus user-configurable gas ratio curves — in real time while drilling. Enables your Geologist to customize gas ratio calculations specific to your reservoir and target hydrocarbon, hydrogen, or helium gases.
Renaissance Logger Software — Time & Lag Depth Log
Status Widgets
Logging / Not Logging Rig On / Off Bottom Drilling Circulating RGA Online / Offline Custom Numeric Widgets
Standard Columns
Time Hole Depth Bit Depth Lag Depth On Bottom Circulating
Software Features
  • 10 Curve Track ColumnsUp to 12 curves per track, individually configurable
  • Calculated CurvesWetness, Balance, Character Ratios; user-configurable formulas
  • AlarmsSet alarms for any monitored gas or data parameter
  • ExportLAS files or Time-Based files
  • WITS CommsFull WITS communications setup and RGA data comms
  • Save as DefaultsSave curve track configurations for reuse on future wells
Renaissance Logger Software — Graph View

Well Completion

Deliverables

Gas Ratio Well Profile

Complete visual well profile covering the entire drilled lateral with full gas ratio analysis.

Gas Data & Ratio LAS File

Standard well log format, importable into any petrophysical software platform.

Drilling vs. Production Comparison

Gas data across drilled well lateral compared to production gas data by flowing frack stage.

Post Well Gas Ratio Analysis Report

Comprehensive post-well report.

Get in Touch

Contact Us

Renaissance Gas Detection Inc.

Scott Gunn

sgunn@rgdetect.com
403-554-1328

Serving Western Canada

Whether you're planning a new well program or want to learn more about the RGA system, reach out and Scott will get back to you promptly.