Oil, gas and lubricants chemicals and ingredients

Upstream, drilling fluids cool the bit, carry cuttings and control well pressure, using weighting agents, viscosifiers, fluid loss additives and shale inhibitors. Production chemicals keep oil and gas flowing by preventing corrosion, scale, wax, asphaltenes, hydrates and emulsions, and by removing hydrogen sulfide. Midstream pipelines need corrosion inhibitors, drag reducing agents and biocides. Downstream, refineries use process chemicals and catalysts, and fuel and lubricant makers blend additives into finished products that meet engine and equipment specifications.

Most production chemicals are formulated blends designed for specific fields, so suppliers usually ask for fluid analysis, temperature, pressure and water chemistry and then test products in the lab and in the field. Offshore operations add environmental approvals for chemicals discharged to sea, and many regions limit the toxicity and persistence of oilfield chemicals. Lubricant additives and fuel additives must perform in industry specification tests. When you post a request, describe the application, the conditions and the current product and treat rate, and state the volume and delivery point. Suppliers can then propose a programme and quote for drums, IBCs or bulk delivery to your field, terminal or plant.