SUGAR LAND, Texas, Aug. 3, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Energy Services Division of Nalco Company (Nalco) today introduced a new condensate re-circulation process for lower-cost hydrate control in natural gas systems with high water production.
In the past, it was necessary to have less than .80% water cut in natural gas wells for new generation, low-dosage hydrate inhibitors (LDHIs) to deliver optimum results. Nalco's new program utilizes platform infrastructure and proprietary application processes in combination with the FREEFLOW(r) family of LDHIs in order to eliminate methanol usage in these types of wells -- resulting in a 75% or higher overall cost reduction for hydrate mitigation. As part of the program, condensate is pumped through the pre-existing methanol injection system, along with FREEFLOW LDHI.
"Our new program expands the profile of projects that can benefit from the latest developments in LDHI research and development. There are many benefits, including safer facilities and tremendous cost savings," notes Stephan Allenson, Research Associate, Nalco Company.
The Energy Services Division of Nalco is a leader in providing on-site problem-solving innovations to the global petroleum and petrochemical industries, delivered by an extensive network of technical field specialists working in more than 120 countries. With a continued emphasis on environmental leadership, the company is a principal supplier of specialty chemical applications and services used in the oil exploration, refining and chemical process industries. 2004 marks the division's 75th anniversary.
Nalco is the leading provider of integrated water treatment and process improvement services, chemicals and equipment programs for industrial and institutional applications. The company currently serves more than 60,000 customer locations representing a broad range of end markets. It has established a global presence with over 10,000 employees operating in 130 countries, supported by a comprehensive network of manufacturing facilities, sales offices and research centers. In 2003, Nalco achieved sales of $2.8 billion.
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