Indorama Ventures, a global sustainable chemicals company, announced that its Indovinya business segment—through its flagship subsidiary Indorama Ventures Oxides —has agreed to acquire two leading brands in the energy extraction sector, targeting Demulsifiers and Flow Assurance products, from Cargill Bioindustrial UK Limited. This strategic action augments Indovinya’s specialty surfactants offering and solutions growth trajectory.
The acquisition includes valuable trademarks, customer relationships, 25 patents, tolling rights, and an R&D facility in Houston, Texas. The Kemelix and Flowsolve brands are central additions to Indovinya’s growing portfolio of innovative solutions, which are celebrated for their high-quality formulations and outstanding performance in optimizing operations in the oil and gas sector. These products are vital for demulsification and flow assurance processes, addressing critical challenges in energy extraction and enhancing operational efficiencies for our customers.
The Kemelix brand includes high-performance demulsifiers that facilitate the economical separation and removal of water from crude oil. Its best-in class product range covers alkoxylates, polyamine derivatives, and modified polyols. They are highly effective under the most demanding field conditions, including heavy oil, low temperature, and low/high water applications.
The Flowsolve brand includes leading asphaltene and wax inhibitors that improve the end-to-end flow of crude oil from the reservoir to the refinery. Its optimized range of additives are designed to suit different crude oil types, such as onshore, offshore, and deepwater.
Alastair Port, Executive President of Indovinya, said, “We are pleased to announce this acquisition, which represents a significant milestone for Indorama Ventures and our Indovinya segment. Integrating these established brands and their strong customer relationships will enhance our presence in the energy extraction market and ensure we continue to meet our customers’ evolving needs through superior service and innovative solutions. The acquisition bolsters Indovinya’s expanding portfolio of innovative High Value Add (HVA) specialty surfactants. It is part of the Indovinya segment’s strategy to develop its leadership in high-growth markets in Home & Personal Care, Crop Solutions, Coatings & Construction, and Energy & Resources through customer-centric innovation, strategic partnerships and targeted acquisitions.”
