Why Oilfield Chemical Companies Are Striving to Go Greener

Posted by Chemplex on November 18th, 2015

Like it or not, the world is highly dependent on precious resources found deep within the earth. Gaining access to those resources, such as oil and natural gas, is critical for keeping modern societies running. Doing so in as safe and environmentally friendly manner as possible is a concern for everyone. That’s why some of the world’s most notable oilfield chemical companies are working around the clock to develop technologies that are greener.

While oilfield drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques have become safer and less damaging to the environment in recent years, the goal remains to leave behind as small a footprint as possible. One of the keys to this is to ensure that chemicals used in these processes pose as little threat as possible. Recent developments have brought this goal much closer to reality. Guar beans, for example, are now used to provide the primary gelling agent in fracturing chemicals.

Other breakthroughs have made it possible for oil companies to safely inhibit acid corrosion, replace older washout fluids with safer blends and more.

Why does all of this matter to oilfield chemical companies?

In reality, the reasons go well beyond government regulations put down on paper. When oilfield operations are safer and more environmentally friendly, the truth is, everyone benefits. The push is on to develop new, greener chemicals for these reasons and more:

•          Protecting people – When greener, safer chemicals are used in the drilling process, people benefit. Oil company workers are safer in their jobs and people who live near wellfields are also safer as a result.

•          Protecting the environment – Leaving as small a footprint as possible when an oilfield is eventually tapped out, sealed and abandoned is a concern for everyone, including the oil companies. The reason for this is simple: it’s everyone’s job to protect the earth.

As people across the globe strive to protect the earth while enjoying its bounty, oilfield chemical companies are on the front lines working to make processes safer for everyone. Much headway has been made and the commitment to keep advances coming is strong.

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Chemplex Solvay Group provides companies in the oil and gas industry a competitive advantage through its comprehensive offering of quality fluid systems designed to meet specific location needs in cementing, stimulation (including fracturing) and acidizing.