Kemira Oyj : Optimized frac fluid performance – a combination of technical and chemical expertise

Kemira is recognized in the North America shale market as a leading provider of friction reducer technology, delivering superior friction reduction performance to our customers and improving hydrocarbon recovery for over 25 years.

Our R&D scientists like Roopa Tellakula are developing chemistries with exceptionally high brine tolerance, enabling the frac engineer to not only use recycled water sourced locally, but to also handle the water quality characteristics of specific plays.

Innovations to reduce footprint and cost

New high-activity products are reducing the chemical footprint on site by as much as two-thirds, while reducing the logistical costs associated with the transportation of the products.ew high-activity products are reducing the chemical footprint on site by as much as two-thirds, while reducing the logistical costs associated with the transportation of the products.

In addition, Kemira has also developed high-performance friction reducers that act both as a friction reducer and as a proppant carrier, frequently eliminating the need to use cross-linked gels for proppant placement.

Kemira KemFlow® friction reducers are not the only component of a successful frac package. With chemical additives that improve the performance of your frac fluid, you can achieve longer term production benefits. We also manufacture the following:

• KemGuard™ scale control to maintain production flow

• AMA biocides for quick kill and long-term preservation

• KemSep® flocculants and coagulants, cleaning flow back and produced water for disposal and reuse

Kemira tailors its oil and gas industry service and offering for each individual customer need. If you're interested in learning more, you can reach Paula Henderson at paula.henderson[at]kemira.com.