Oilfield and Refinery Chemical Solutions
Nelson Brothers Specialty Chemicals is a trusted manufacturer of high-performance surfactants and chemical additives for the oil and gas industry. Our products improve performance, reduce aggregation of asphaltenes, and support the reliable processing of challenging crude streams.
We supply standard and customized emulsifiers, dispersants, and surfactants that help upstream and downstream oil and gas operations run more efficiently, safely, and profitably.
Versatile Surfactants and Additives for Demanding Conditions
Our surfactants and additives are engineered to:
- Stabilize emulsions (oil-in-water or water-in-oil)
- Improve flow and dispersion of asphaltenes
- Prevent fouling
- Enhance cleaning and system reliability
- Maintain emulsion stability under temperature and shear stress
Products are available as concentrates or finished blends, tailored to your specific formulation needs.
Chemistries We Manufacture
We are a leading producer of:
- Polyisobutylene Succinic Anhydride (PIBSA)
- Polyisobutylene Succinimides (PIBSI)
- Custom emulsifiers
- Dispersants and detergents
Products are available as concentrates or finished blends, tailored to your specific formulation needs.
Oilfield Solutions
Drilling fluid additives
Emulsifiers for stimulation
Asphaltene dispersants
Refinery Solutions
Antifoulants
- Heat exchanger fouling preservatives
New Technologies in Development
We’re continually investing in next-gen chemical solutions, including:
- Process antifoulants
- Custom dispersants with fatty acids and assorted polyols/polyamines
- Additives for advanced stimulation fluids
- Next-gen production and process additives for refineries
Advanced PIBSA & PIBSI Technology
Nelson Brothers specializes in building performance additives from PIBSA chemistry, which we derivatize with:
Polyamines for high-performance dispersants
Polyols and fatty acids for advanced emulsifiers and surfactants
Key Product Features:
- Multiple amine and polyol options
- Custom nitrogen content
- Wide range of polyisobutylene (PIB) molecular weights
- Highly reactive and conventional PIB grades
- Products available as concentrates or blended systems
Why Nelson Brothers?
- Decades of chemical manufacturing experience
- Deep expertise in PIBSA/PIBSI technologies
- Responsive, customer-focused formulation and product development
- S.-based manufacturing and lab support
- Lab-scale samples available free of charge
Formulated Around Your Operation
No two crude streams, processing environments, or operating conditions are the same. That’s why Nelson Brothers Specialty Chemicals works closely with customers to tailor formulations that align with specific performance targets and system requirements.
From laboratory development through commercial production, we partner with customers to deliver chemistry designed to integrate seamlessly into existing operations while improving overall reliability and consistency.
Get Started Today
Need a customized solution for your application? Contact Nelson Brothers Specialty Chemicals to request a sample or talk with our technical team.