PR Newswire·Oct 26, 2026, 4:09 PM ET

Flotek Receives EPA Approval For VeraCAL Flare Monitoring At Petroleum Refineries

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Flotek Industries, Inc. received EPA approval for its proprietary VeraCAL optical system as an alternative to gas chromatography for measuring flare vent gas composition & net heating value under MACT CC regulations.
The approval is designated as Alternative Test Method 163 (ALT-163) & marks VeraCAL's second EPA alternative-method approval following an initial approval in July 2024.
CEO Dr. Ryan Ezell stated the approval expands the Data Analytics business by providing continuous, near real-time measurements that support refinery compliance & simplify flare monitoring operations.
VeraCAL addresses industry needs for reliable, lower-cost, & easier-to-maintain gas-quality measurements in challenging industrial environments without requiring carrier gas or chromatographic separation.
As of January 1, 2026, the U.S. refining industry included 130 operable refineries, & recent EPA rulemakings have extended flare monitoring requirements to certain chemical manufacturing & gasoline distribution operations.
Flotek aims to strengthen its market position, broaden its customer base, & grow the Data Analytics segment through near real-time data solutions derived from VeraCAL technology.
Flotek is a global company with over 130 patents, over two decades of data, operations in more than 59 countries, & is based in Houston, Texas, trading on the NYSE under the ticker "FTK".
The press release includes standard forward-looking statements warnings regarding risks such as customer adoption rates, regulatory changes, competition, & potential differences between anticipated & actual results.