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As the energy industry continues to evolve, chemical solutions perform processes that benefit efficiency, sustainability, and safety. From production to storage, sulfur-based solutions are one piece of a larger toolkit in energy operations.
Used as an oxygen scavenger in the oilfield, bisulfites react with dissolved oxygen to form sodium sulfate and water, reducing the oxygen content in the system. Similarly, they are used for corrosion inhibition by protecting metal surfaces from acidic compounds or dissolved gases like hydrogen sulfide (H2S), commonly referred to as sour gas. Both applications prevent the degradation of equipment and oil quality, as well as contribute towards enhanced personnel safety.
Scale can form in oil production equipment from minerals like calcium carbonate and calcium sulfate, which can impair production efficiency. Bisulfites control the concentration of certain ions in produced fluids, helping mitigate these effects.
Bisulfites can be effective in preventing the swelling and dispersion of shale formations in drilling fluids as part of a shale inhibition system.
Waterflooding, which refers to the process of injecting water into a reservoir to displace residual oil, may include the use of bisulfites to remove dissolved oxygen and hydrogen sulfide from injection water. This process enhances the water’s efficiency and helps prevent corrosion within the well. Additionally, bisulfites can be employed to treat oilfield wastewater (also referred to as produced water) which can contain heavy metals, dissolved salts, and hydrocarbons.
As a national producer and leader in the manufacturing of bisulfite solutions, we offer a variety of sulfur derivatives for the energy industry including high-purity ammonium bisulfite. These creative solutions help maintain optimum operations in ethanol, oil, and mining production and applications.
With multiple locations across the United States and a private transportation fleet, Hydrite customers get the sulfur solutions they need, when they need it. Benefit from local warehousing, extensive technical support, access to R&D and regulatory affairs personnel, and operator training for troubleshooting and chemical feed optimization.
Beyond sulfur, Hydrite offers a large portfolio of oil and gas products, hydraulic fracturing chemicals, and contract manufacturing capabilities. Our in-house laboratory provides chemical analysis and product performance testing for your energy application. With changing regulatory demands in the energy industry, our experienced technical team is equipped to help your company meet challenges with effective, sustainable solutions.
Connect with the energy team to learn more about sulfur-based solutions for your facility.
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