National Chemical & Petroleum Industries

What National Chemical & Petroleum Industries does

National Chemical & Petroleum Industries (NCPI) is a Kuwait-based, privately held industrial chemical manufacturer founded in 1995 that produces performance chemicals — corrosion inhibitors, demulsifiers, biocides, antifoaming agents, scale inhibitors, oxygen scavengers, H2S scavengers, cleaners, flocculants, and coagulants — for oil & gas, refinery, water and wastewater, industrial water, and power generation operators. The underlying technology is a performance-chemical formulation and manufacturing platform with ISO 17025-accredited lab competence, in-house R&D encompassing conceptual design, technical evaluation, bottle-tests, and field trials, and technology transfer agreements with globally recognized partners and leading international consortiums. The product portfolio comprises 15+ branded SKUs (NCP CI, NCP QD, NCP QDF, NCP DS, NCP SI, NCP TREAT, NCP QB, NCP COR, NCP QOS, NCP Clean, NCP RD, NCP H2S Scavenger, NCP G, NCP QPE flocculants, NCP QC coagulants) tailored to specific chemistry conditions.

NCPI's business model is B2B enterprise field sales serving oil, gas, refinery, and water-treatment customers, predominantly in Kuwait with stated expansion across the Middle East and Gulf region. Revenue derives from one-time chemical-product sales and accompanying professional services covering production, transport, storage, and on-site application, with the company positioning itself as a single-source turnkey provider for industrial chemical programs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based, tailored to volume and contract terms.

The company is led by Chairman Waleed Al Mahdi, employs 51–100 staff, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025, NSF accreditation, and KIWA-ATA certification — the last being held by only a few chemical manufacturers in the Middle East. Headquarters are in Shuaibah, Kuwait.

Name

National Chemical & Petroleum Industries

Legal name

National Chemical & Petroleum Industries

Website

https://ncpiq8.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

National Chemical & Petroleum Industries is a Kuwait-based industrial chemical manufacturer founded in 1995 producing corrosion inhibitors, demulsifiers, biocides, scale inhibitors, and water-treatment chemicals for oil & gas, refinery, and water/wastewater operators across Kuwait and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Industrial Chemicals

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (32599)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Oil & Gas Water Treatment & Production Chemicals (IMAEAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

pH Control, Antiscalants & Corrosion Inhibitors (IMAEAJAN)

Keywords

• Industrial chemical manufacturing
• Corrosion inhibitors
• Oilfield production chemicals
• Water treatment chemicals
• Specialty performance chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuwait

HQ country

Kuwait

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Products Sales: NCPI manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of specialized chemical products including corrosion inhibitors, demulsifiers, biocides, cleaners, surfactants, antifoaming agents, and scale inhibitors. Products are tailored for various industrial applications.
2. Chemical Services: NCPI provides comprehensive chemical solutions including production, transport, storage, and application services. The company offers technical insights, tailored treatments, and strategic advice on equipment, as well as bespoke logistical concepts for chemical transport and storage.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

NCPI manufactures and supplies specialty industrial chemicals—including corrosion inhibitors, demulsifiers, surfactants, biocides, scale inhibitors, and antifoams—under its own NCP-branded product lines for use in oil and gas production as well as water and wastewater treatment operations. The company complements its chemical portfolio with in-house R&D, custom formulation, compatibility testing, and on-site technical consultation for industrial customers.

Product overview

National Chemical & Petroleum Industries (NCPI) offers a comprehensive portfolio of specialized chemical products for industrial applications. The core product portfolio includes corrosion inhibitors (NCP CI), demulsifiers (NCP QD), biocides (NCP QB), antifoaming agents (NCP QDF), scale inhibitors (NCP DS, NCP SI, NCP TREAT), oxygen scavengers (NCP QOS), H₂S scavengers, reverse demulsifiers (NCP RD), acid inhibitors (NCP COR), gas corrosion inhibitors (NCP G), cleaners (NCP Clean), flocculants (NCP QPE series), and coagulants (NCP QC series). These products are tailored for the Oil & Gas, Refinery, Water & Wastewater Treatment, Industrial Water Treatment, and Power Station sectors, addressing critical operational challenges including corrosion protection, emulsion breaking, bacterial control, scale prevention, and water clarification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NCP Corrosion Inhibitors (NCP-CI series)

Quantifiable outcome

• Tailor-made chemical solutions developed through R&D processes including bottle-tests and field trials

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Globally Recognized PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCPI has technology transfer agreements with globally recognized partners. These partnerships support continuous research and development, enabling the creation of innovative and reliable chemical solutions for the Oil, Gas, and Water sectors.
• International PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCPI's expertise is powered by strong technical collaborations with international partners, experienced staff, and state-of-the-art facilities. Compatibility tests conducted in partnership with international third parties ensure solutions are efficient and effective.
• Leading International ConsortiumscoreTechnology or IntegrationNCPI's advanced in-house technology is supported by partnerships with leading international consortiums, empowering the company to produce high-quality performance chemicals tailored to meet the demands of various industries.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Arkema: French specialty chemicals producer with oil and gas chemistry offerings (corrosion inhibitors, demulsifiers). Comparable in product category though much broader in portfolio.
• Baker Hughes: Diversified oilfield services and chemical solutions provider with significant oilfield chemistry and water-management offerings. Competes with NCPI for refinery and upstream chemical contracts in the GCC.
• ChampionX: Major upstream production chemistry provider with corrosion inhibitors, demulsifiers, and water-treatment chemicals for global oil & gas. A direct competitive incumbent to NCPI in the Middle East.
• Solvay: Belgian specialty chemicals major producing oilfield chemistry, scale inhibitors, and hydrogen sulfide scavengers; competes with NCPI in upstream and refinery treatment chemicals.
• Halliburton: Global oilfield services giant with significant production chemistry offerings, including Multi-Chem branded specialty chemicals for upstream and midstream applications.
• Clariant: Swiss specialty chemicals major with a dedicated oil services business supplying production chemicals, demulsifiers, and corrosion inhibitors globally. Comparable in chemistry category though broader in scope.
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Major water-treatment chemicals and services provider active in desalination and industrial water — closely aligned with NCPI's water & wastewater segment including scale inhibitors and biocides.
• Nalco Water (Ecolab): Global leader in industrial water treatment chemistry (cooling, boiler, RO pretreatment) with a heavy Middle East presence. Directly comparable to NCPI's industrial water and refinery water-treatment offerings.

Direct peers

• Dorf Ketal Chemicals: Global specialty chemical manufacturer focused on oilfield production chemicals including corrosion inhibitors, demulsifiers, and H2S scavengers. Highly comparable to NCPI's core product portfolio and target end markets.

Regional players

• Saudi Specialty Chemical Industries (SSCI): Saudi Arabia-based specialty chemical manufacturer producing oilfield, refinery, and water-treatment chemicals — a regional peer in the GCC with overlapping product portfolio and similar customer base to NCPI.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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