What CrudeChem Technology does

CrudeChem Technology is a U.S. specialty oilfield chemicals manufacturer founded in 2016 and headquartered in Brookshire, Texas. The company formulates and produces performance chemistries used in upstream oil and gas operations, with a core product family spanning friction reducers, surfactants, biocides, scale inhibitors, clay stabilizers, and combination fluids. Its formulations are built on a proprietary micelle-based chemistry platform that allows the company to deliver performance chemistries at competitive active-load and freight economics relative to imported alternatives.

The company operates a three-plant U.S. manufacturing footprint consisting of facilities in Brookshire, Texas; Midland, Texas; and Chickasha, Oklahoma. As of June 2026, combined production capacity stands at approximately 350 million pounds per year and 3 million gallons per month, following a roughly 75% step-up in capacity and the April 2026 launch of a new 15-acre Midland facility targeted at the Permian Basin. CrudeChem sells to E&P operators and pressure pumping service companies across the Lower 48 states, addressing a North American oilfield chemicals market estimated at $11.5B in 2025.

CrudeChem generates revenue through direct sales of its chemical product portfolio on a volume-and-spec basis typical of oilfield chemistry distribution, with reported annualized revenue of $68M and ~$4-4.5M EBITDA (approximately 6% margin) at the time of its December 2025 acquisition. The company became a controlled subsidiary of Fineotex Chemical Limited, a BSE-listed Indian specialty chemicals company, which acquired a 53.33% stake for $11.5M and provides CrudeChem with international distribution channels and a global capital base for continued capacity and geographic expansion.

Name

CrudeChem Technology

Legal name

CrudeChem Technology LLC

Website

https://crudechem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CrudeChem Technology is a U.S. specialty oilfield chemicals manufacturer founded in 2016, producing friction reducers, surfactants, biocides, and related chemistries for E&P operators and pressure pumpers across the Lower 48 from facilities in Texas and Oklahoma.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brookshire

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Specialty Chemical Product Sales: Sale of proprietary oilfield chemical formulations including friction reducers, surfactants, biocides, scale inhibitors, clay stabilizers, breakers, crosslinkers, and combination fluids. Products are supplied to oil and gas operators and service companies for hydraulic fracturing, well production, and drilling operations.
2. Toll Blending and Contract Manufacturing: Specialized toll blending and contract manufacturing services for oilfield, industrial, and specialty chemical companies. Provides custom blending, confidential third-party formula manufacturing, raw material sourcing, packaging, and integrated delivery support.
3. Last Mile Logistics Services: Last mile delivery services to job sites utilizing sister logistics company with GPS and telemetry monitoring. Includes inventory management and remote tank level monitoring.
4. Field Engineering Support Services: On-site technical services including frac job planning and execution, QA/QC testing, inventory management, and post-job monitoring and reporting.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CrudeChem Technology is a specialty oilfield chemical developer, manufacturer, distributor, and field service provider that designs, blends, and delivers chemical fluid additives (friction reducers, surfactants, foaming agents, biocides, clay stabilizers, scale inhibitors, combination fluids, crosslinkers, and gellants) for hydraulic fracturing, well production, coiled tubing, drilling, and water treatment. The company operates manufacturing and toll blending facilities in Midland and Brookshire, Texas, supplemented by a Chickasha, Oklahoma staging area, and pairs chemical supply with last mile logistics and on-site field engineering support as a turnkey service for oil and gas operators across the Lower 48 states.

Product overview

CrudeChem Technology is a specialty oilfield chemical developer, manufacturer, distributor, and field service provider established in 2016, serving clients across all major basins within the L48 United States. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of advanced chemical fluid additives organized into core product categories: friction reducers (DFR/FR series including FR 105, FR 150, FR 200, FR 1200HV, DFR 300), surfactants (CSurf 301, CSurf 364, CSurf 664), foaming agents (CrudeFoam F-700, F-900, F-1200), clay stabilizers (ClaySeal-70, ClaySeal-100), biocides (Aquacide 12:3), combination fluids (ScaleSurf 1090, ScaleSurf 2080, SS1500, SSC1800, SC1900), crosslinkers (DXL-B40), gellants (GS40 Gel, X-40 Gel), pipeline products (DRA 200, Bio-Lube POP), and drilling fluid additives. Beyond product sales, CrudeChem provides integrated service offerings including chemical toll blending/contract manufacturing (100,000+ gal/month capacity), field engineering support with QA/QC programs, and last-mile logistics with GPS/telemetry tracking. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Midland and Brookshire, Texas (combined capacity of 3 million gallons per month) and a staging facility in Chickasha, Oklahoma, with a new 15-acre Midland facility launched in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CSURF: Surfactant product line for surface tension reduction, wettability alteration, and emulsion prevention in oilfield operations
• CrudeFoam
• ScaleSurf
• ClaySeal
• DFR
• FR Series
• BioCrude
• FINOCON OG

Products and services

• CSurf 301 Nonionic water-soluble surface tension reducer formulated for acidizing, well stimulation, and fracturing operations that disperses oils and sludge to maximize acid contact with the formation.
• CSurf 364 Advanced micelle solution for hydraulic fracturing with sub-100 nanometer micelles for penetration into tight formation pore throats; performs as both a non-emulsifier and surface-active agent, reducing surface tension to less than 30 dynes/cm and interfacial tension to less than 3.0 dyne/cm.
• CSurf 664 Nonionic non-emulsifier flowback surfactant with paraffin and asphaltene control, featuring sub-100 nanometer micelles for deep penetration into tight formation pore throats, reducing interfacial tension to less than 1.0 dyne/cm.
• CrudeFoam F-700 Water-soluble anionic foaming agent for stable foam and interfacial tension reduction in foam fracturing, foam acidizing, acid diverting, and water wetting operations, thermally stable to 350°F.
• CrudeFoam F-900 Highly concentrated anionic foaming agent producing foam volumes exceeding 80% of liquid volume with micro-compacted foams having a half-life of several hours.
• CrudeFoam F-1200 Foaming agent concentrate designed for air mist and stable foam drilling with high salt tolerance (chloride concentrations exceeding 150,000 mg/L) and hydrocarbon influx stability.
• FR 105 / FR 105A High charge, high molecular weight anionic friction reducers for slickwater fracs reducing friction pressures by up to 80% at dosage of 0.25-1.0 gal/1000 gal.
• FR 150 Medium charge, high molecular weight anionic friction reducer for moderate to heavy brines with up to 80% friction pressure reduction.
• FR 200 / FR 200C Medium charge, high molecular weight anionic/cationic iron-tolerant friction reducers for heavy brines with up to 80% friction pressure reduction.
• FR 240HV Low charge, high molecular anionic friction reducer for very heavy brines maintaining 60% friction reduction at 0.5 gal/1000 gal versus 25-30% for standard friction reduders.
• FR 1200HV Fast-hydrating slurry friction reducer with 45-50% PAM loading designed for the toughest produced water applications with high brine and iron, reducing friction by over 70%.
• DFR 300 Fast-hydrating concentrated dry friction reducer for stimulation fluids in fresh water to medium brine, achieving maximum performance in 2 minutes or less.
• ClaySeal-70 Proprietary choline chloride blend clay stabilizer providing a cost-effective alternative to 2% KCl for stabilizing clay swelling.
• ClaySeal-100 Permanent liquid clay stabilizer and KCl substitute formulated to provide lasting protection of shale and clay formations through non-migrating chemical bond.
• Aquacide 12:3 EPA-registered synergistic biocide blend of glutaraldehyde and quaternary ammonium compounds for control of sulfate-reducing bacteria in oilfield and cooling water systems.
• ScaleSurf 1090 Combination fluid combining non-emulsifying surfactant, paraffin/asphaltene inhibitor, and iron-tolerant polymeric scale inhibitor for acidizing, well stimulation, and fracturing operations.
• ScaleSurf 2080 Concentrated combination formulation of non-emulsifying surfactant, paraffin/asphaltene inhibitor, and iron-tolerant polymeric scale inhibitor designed to reduce cost by minimizing logistics, storage, and pumping costs.
• SS1500 Scale/Surf combination fluid merging non-emulsifying surfactant with scale inhibitor for wells requiring improved oil mobility and scale prevention.
• SSC1800 Surf/Clay/Scale three-function combination fluid incorporating surfactant, clay stabilizer, and scale inhibitor for wells facing all three damage mechanisms.
• SC1900 Surf/Clay two-function combination fluid combining non-emulsifying surfactant with clay stabilizer for wells where clay sensitivity is a known issue.
• DXL-B40 Delayed borate cross-linker for guar and derivatized guar fracturing-fluid systems providing thermally stable gel structure that heals and reforms after shearing.
• GS40 Gel Pure high viscosity 4-pound active liquid guar slurry for increasing water viscosity and maximizing formation fracture width.
• X-40 Gel Superior quality xanthan gum slurry system with rapid hydration rate of 25+ cP in 3 minutes using environmentally friendly mineral oil.
• DRA 200 Concentrated high molecular weight polymer emulsion pipeline drag reducer reducing pipeline friction by 50-60% by changing turbulence flow to lamellar flow.
• Bio-Lube POP Non-petroleum-based natural oil extract lubricant with superior bonding to metal surfaces for reducing torque and drag in extended-reach horizontal wells and coiled tubing applications.
• BioDustSeal 10S Environmentally friendly dust control product using a proprietary blend of natural polyols and surfactants for soil stabilization and fugitive dust prevention.
• Coiled Tubing Chemical Additives Complete line of specialty products for the coiled tubing industry including slick water formulations, friction reducers, biocides, clay stabilizers, foaming agents, and lubricants for horizontal operations.
• Production Chemicals Solutions for petrochemical processes including scale inhibitors, demulsifiers, pour point depressants, corrosion inhibitors, and custom treatments for wellbores and pipeline efficiency.
• Water Treatment Chemicals & Services Water reclamation and treatment systems for produced, flowback, and other water using bio-control and recycling technologies for down-hole injection or water recycling.
• Chemical Toll Blending & Contract Manufacturing Specialized toll blending and contract manufacturing services for oilfield, industrial, and specialty chemical companies with combined blending capacity exceeding 100,000 gallons per month across Midland and Brookshire facilities, including custom blending, confidential third-party formula manufacturing, raw material sourcing, packaging, and integrated delivery support.
• Field Engineering Support On-site technical services including pre-job compatibility testing, real-time job monitoring, QA/QC testing with mobile lab trailer equipment, inventory management, and 30-day post-frac production monitoring.
• Last Mile Logistics GPS and telemetry-enabled last-mile delivery to job sites with remote tank level monitoring, proprietary telematics systems, spot checks, refill notifications, and integrated logistics coordination via sister logistics company.

Quantifiable outcome

• Friction reduction exceeding 70-80% versus fresh water with friction reducer products
• +5 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sister Logistics CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCrudeChem utilizes its sister logistics company for all last mile deliveries to customer job sites. The sister company provides GPS and telemetry monitoring capabilities, enabling CrudeChem to monitor and control product transport from manufacturing to wellsite, ensuring jobs run smoothly and without delay.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stepan Company: Specialty chemical manufacturer with an oilfield chemistry product line (surfactants, friction reducers). Larger scale and broader end-market exposure than CrudeChem, but directly comparable in oilfield chemistries.
• SLB (Schlumberger): Largest oilfield services company, with significant chemistry offerings across stimulation, production, and water management. Overlaps with CrudeChem's product categories but operates as part of a much broader integrated services portfolio.
• Lubrizol (Berkshire Hathaway): Specialty chemicals manufacturer owned by Berkshire Hathaway, producing chemistries with oilfield and energy applications. Larger and more diversified, but competes in adjacent specialty chemistry categories serving upstream energy.
• Solvay: Global specialty chemicals producer with oilfield and energy market chemistries including surfactants, polymers, and stimulation additives. Much broader portfolio across multiple industries, but overlapping chemistries in oilfield applications.
• Halliburton (MultiChem): Global oilfield services giant operating MultiChem, a specialty chemistry division offering stimulation, production, and drilling chemistries. Much larger scale and broader portfolio, but directly competes in oilfield chemistry with crudechem's offerings.

Direct peers

• CES Energy Solutions: Pure-play oilfield chemistry supplier with production chemicals, drilling fluids, and stimulation chemistries across North America. Directly comparable product portfolio (friction reducers, surfactants, scale inhibitors) and similar basin-level service model.
• Flotek Industries: Specialty chemistry company focused on oilfield stimulation, cementing, and production chemistries. Direct overlap with CrudeChem's surfactant, friction reducer, and combination fluid lines serving unconventional operators.
• Newpark Resources: Provider of drilling fluids, completion fluids, and specialty chemistries for oilfield operators. Comparable in fluid systems, blending capabilities, and North American basin coverage.
• TETRA Technologies: Oilfield services and chemicals company with production chemicals, completion fluids, and water management offerings. Comparable in oilfield chemistry product breadth and North American operator customer base.
• ChampionX: Leading specialty chemistry and artificial lift technology provider serving upstream oil and gas. Offers overlapping chemistries for production, stimulation, and water management, with comparable customer base in Permian and other major basins.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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