Oil & Gas

Oil & Gas exploration, drilling (onshore and offshore), extraction, separation, transportation and refining are carried out in extremely different conditions which can be highly variable.  From oceans to deserts and from the tropics to the arctic, the particular conditions as well as the characteristics of the petroleum materials, require the correct products to perform for the end user.

During every production stage upstream and downstream, foam bubbles can slow processes and reduce productivity as well as create safety and environmental hazards. In most cases, the formation of foam bubbles must be reduced or eliminated to increase productivity, enhance quality and reduce costs.

For over 60 years, Elkem has been working closely with many Oil & Gas companies worldwide to provide silicone solutions for foam control. From drilling to the gas pump, Elkem provides a comprehensive line of SILCOLAPSE™ and BLUESIL™ foam control solutions covering the entire Oil & Gas processing chain. With 60 years of development and experience, Elkem has products designed for specific and efficient foam control, whether defoaming, antifoaming or deaeration.

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What are the main applications and advantages of silicone-based foam control solutions for the Oil & Gas industry?

Silicone foam control solutions (also referred to as anti-foams or defoamers) are recognized as the material of choice because they offer several advantages compared to organic or mineral substances. First, silicone defoamers prevent foam from occurring upstream and reduce it more quickly and efficiently when it does occur (known as the knockdown effect). Second, they are more resistant to chemical corrosion and temperature variations. Third, the quantities of silicone anti-foam products needed to achieve the required effects are much lower than other products and offer more durable lower surface tension, especially important in complex and long-lasting processes. Third, they are inert and therefore safer for people and the environment.

Why choose Elkem for your defoaming solutions in Oil & Gas?

To begin with, we have 60 years of providing effective and innovative silicone defoaming solutions to the Oil & Gas industry and related high-foam industries such as Pulp & Paper. Elkem expert teams have developed a full range of silicone foam control agents and processing aids to meet the entire chain of technical requirements in Oil & Gas. We always work closely with our customers to back them with our on-site technical services and are devoted to providing them with the best products backed with process and application guidance. 

Elkem is a fully-integrated global silicone manufacturer, mastering the full value chain from quartz to specialty silicones. This way, we can offer or achieve increased process efficiency and operational excellence, help to reduce maintenance, energy consumption and waste, ensure safety for operators, all of which contribute bringing down Total Cost of Operations.

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泡沫是由表面活性剂稳定的气泡在连续液相中的分散体。我们的SILCOLAPSE™ 全系列消泡剂产品作为配方成分或加工助剂，可使生产更高效、更清洁，提高最终产品的质量，减少废物和能源消耗...

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Customers can work with our technical and sales representatives, conveniently located near major Oil & Gas production centers on all continents.

Other services also include regulatory support, assistance to roll out productivity programs, training for teams and collaborative work on new developments. 

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