Oilfield Chemicals

Hydrate Inhibitors

Kinetic gas hydrate inhibitors (KHIs) are applied to prevent gas hydrates from forming during gas production, especially in offshore operations. They are effective at low dosages and provide a sound alternative to alcohol or glycol injection. They reduce the rate of hydrate nucleation, and they also reduce crystal growth by interacting with H₂O cages.

Luvicap^®

Proven technologies in many field cases
Effective up to sub-cooling temperatures of around 10 °C
Registered under EINECS, TSCA and DSL
Luvicap® Bio is the first biodegradable KHI (OECD 306 >50% in 28 days) Y1 registered in Norway
Performance of Luvicap® Bio is very robust under different conditions and is used in drilling operations
Luvicap® 55W has high cloud point for high temperature injection
Luvicap® EG and 55W are widely used products

Global Oilfield Solutions Low dosage hydrate inhibitors for the Oilfield Industry: Luvicap®

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