The largest distributor of chemistry in North America, Univar brings nearly a century of chemical expertise and knowledge to the energy industry. Univar offers a comprehensive suite of chemicals for every stage of the oil and gas value chain. Over the past nine decades, we have built strong relationships with leading suppliers, by sourcing 4,500 chemicals from more than 3,500 producers. We utilize that buying power for you—to deliver top-of-the-line products at a better price point.
Univar sources products from locations across the globe, from a broad network of manufacturers. With stocking locations in North America, Latin America, EMEA, CEE, and A-PAC, we are uniquely positioned to deliver the products you need, when and where you need them.
Univar’s Portfolio of Energy Chemicals
Upstream Products:
Univar offers product-based solutions to all aspects of the energy industry. Representing the world’s premier chemical manufacturers, we combine technical expertise that’s unparalleled in chemical distribution with logistical excellence and reliable, secure supply.
Stimulation Additives
Friction Reducers
Surfactants
Viscosifiers
Clay Stabilizers
Corrosion Inhibitors
Scale Inhibitors
Biocides
Breakers
Foamers
Defoamers
Iron Control
Crosslinkers
H2S Control
Oxygen Scavengers
Demulsifiers
Buffers
Gel Stabilizer
Production Chemicals
Paraffin Inhibitors
Soap Sticks
Corrosion Inhibitors
Scale Inhibitors
Flowback Enhancers
Biocides
Surfactants
Foamers
Defoamers
H2S Control
Enhanced Oil Recovery Chemicals
Flow Modification Polymers
Flow Control Surfactants
Cementing Additives
Light Weight Additives
Heavy Weight Additives
Accelerators
Retarders
Dispersants
Filtration Control
Defoamers
Lost Circulation
Salts
Silica
Gas Migration
Spacers and Flushes
Markers
Cement Suspension Agents
Drilling / Completion Fluid Additives
Flocculants
Deflocculants
Viscosifiers
Clay Stabilizers
Weighting Agents
Buffers
Lost Circulation
Defoamer
Emulsifiers
Shale Stabilizers
Surfactants
Biocides
Base oil
Lubricants
Midstream Products:
Our Energy technical team of chemists and engineers provides analytical evaluation and recommendation for amines, glycols, heat transfer fluids, molecular sieve, activated carbon, and catalyst. We offer computer simulation, troubleshooting, and operator training.
Amine plant and gas sweetening
Activated carbon
Antifoam
DEA
DIPA
MDEA
MEA
UCARSOL™
SELEXOL™
Sulfinol®
Sulfolane
H2S scavengers (solid and liquid)
Bed support media
Active bed support
Catalyst support
Ceramic bed support
High alumina bed support
Glycol unit
Antifoam
DEG
DESITHERM™
EG
TEG
TTEG
Heat transfer fluids and lubricants
AMBITROL™
Anderol® specialty lubricants
Coolants
DOWTHERM™
Hot oils – high temp HTF
HTF inhibitors and additives
NORKOOL™
Sulfur plant
Active support
Claus catalyst
Tail gas units
MDEA
Tail Gas Catalyst
UCARSOL™
Purification and dehydration
Activated alumina
Activated carbon
Calcium chloride
Catalysts
Glycols
H2S scavengers (solid and liquid)
Methanol
Molecular sieve
Silica gel
Sulfur guards
Utilities and wastewater treatment
Activated alumina
Activated carbon
Ammonia
Bleach
Caustic soda (NaOH)
Caustic potash (KOH)
Hydrochloric acid
Ion exchange resin
LEL and H2S reduction
Lime / lime slurry
Magnesium oxide
Methanol
Phosphoric acid
Sulfuric acid
Salt (NaCl, CaCl2)
Technical services
Bed designs
Process samples
Sample analysis
Training
Troubleshooting
Downstream Products:
Univar's distribution facilities are located strategically throughout North America to provide security of supply even in unforeseen circumstances, with next- and same-day delivery for over 98% of orders placed. We offer 24 / 7 dockside service to the Gulf of Mexico, and a variety of storage and delivery options to meet the needs of your business.
Refinery wide
Catalyst support
Cleaning products
Coolants
Heat transfer fluids
Lubricants
Oil adsorbents
Alkylation unit
Activated alumina
Caustic
KOH
Molecular sieve
Sulfolane
Sulfuric acid
Amine plant
Activated carbon
Antifoams
DEA
MDEA
MEA
SELEXOL™
SulFerox®
UCARSOL™
Aromatics
Sulfolane
TTEG
Bensat
Catalyst
Sulfur guards
Catalytic reformer
Chloride guards
Perchloroethylene
Silica gel
Sulfur guards
Crude unit
Cleaning products
Catalytic cracking
Cleaning products
Coker
Antifoams
Silica guards
Gas plant
Activated alumina
Amines
Carbon
Glycol
Molecular sieve
Hydrocracker
Chloride guards
dP mitigation topping
Sulfur guards
Hydrogen plant
Activated carbon
Amines
Desulfurization catalyst
High temp shift catalyst
Hydrodesulfurization catalyst
KOH / Catacarb®
Low temp shift catalyst
Methanation catalyst
Pre-reformer catalyst
Reforming catalyst
Support balls
Hydrotreaters
Activated carbon
Amines
dP mitigation topping
Sulfiding agents
Sulfur guards
Support balls
Isomerization unit
Chloride guards
Molecular sieve
Perchloroethylene
Sulfur guards
PSA
Activated alumina
Activated carbon
Molecular sieve
Silica gel
Sulfur plant
Active support
Claus catalyst
Tail gas unit
MDEA
Tail gas catalyst
UCARSOL™
Tank farm
Activated carbon
Carbon drum absorbers
Heat transfer fluids
Salt
Utilities
Activated alumina
Activated carbon
Ammonia
Bleach
Caustic
Chlorine
Ion exchange resin
Lime / lime slurry
Magnesium oxide
Salt
Sodium hydroxide
Sulfuric acid
Water treatment resin
Waste water treatment
Activated carbon
Caustic
Phosphoric acid
Technical services
Bed designs
Process reviews
Sample analysis
Training
Troubleshooting