17-04-2018

BASF and Nalco Water enter US gas processing and refining distribution agreement

BASF Corporation entered an exclusive distribution agreement with Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, to provide gas treatment solutions to the U.S. gas processing and refining industries. Under the agreement terms, Nalco Water will combine BASF’s gas treating amines portfolio with its industry-leading technology and on-site expertise to offer customers solutions to drive operational efficiency and value.

“As a leader in water and energy technologies and services, Nalco Water is an ideal partner to support our midstream and refining customers with amine systems,” said Heidi Alderman, Senior Vice President, Intermediates, for BASF Corporation. “Nalco Water’s expertise and comprehensive network of industry technical consultants will help ensure customers receive consistent delivery of services and support.”

“This combined offering will enable gas processors to improve their amine systems' operational performance and efficiency by benefiting from the advanced technologies and customer-focused service model that comes with BASF’s extensive experience in gas treatment,” said Jeff Bulischeck, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Global Heavy Industry and Mining, for Nalco Water. “Through this agreement, we will provide customers with a step-change in amine unit reliability and performance.”

With more than 40 years of experience, BASF offers its customers efficient solutions for the treatment of various gases such as natural gas, synthesis gas and biogas.  Worldwide, these solutions have been proven and demonstrated in more than 400 reference plants. BASF markets its range of technologies, gas treatment agents and complete technical services under the brand OASE® - Gas Treating Excellence by BASF.