Paraffin (wax) removers are usually liquid chemicals that remove waxy and oily substances of various natures from hard surfaces. Petroleum solvents incorporated surfactant additives often remove and clean wax and related substances. Paraffin and asphaltene build-up on pipes and equipment in oilfield operations are expected phenomena. Paraffins are alkanes with a high molecular weight, choking on oil wells and equipment. Over time, these build-ups of deposits cause a decrease in production capacity and efficiency and cause unexpected hazards. In terms of their makeup, these deposits vary in thickness and consistency, from soft to complex compositions, depending on the oilfield's geographical location. Drilling engineers and operators often use various techniques to clean up pipes, equipment, and operating machines.
If the build-up of paraffin and asphaltene is not cleaned or removed in time, it causes production delays, reduced production efficiency, and operation failure. Therefore, paraffin removal is a crucial step in oilfield operation. Various methods are used to clean up build-up paraffin and asphaltene, such as scrapping, coiled tubing, heating, chemicals, and in combination with both. Oilfield engineers and operators are the most widely used chemical treatment. However, this paraffin and asphaltene build-up in each oilfield varies due to different geological and underground conditions and contaminants present in the crude. Therefore, choosing a suitable dewaxing chemical is essential based on the build-up.
At Centum, we have been researching and lab-testing build-up in various oilfields in different geological locations. After years of research and analysis, we formulated an effective paraffin and asphaltene remover that removes maximum build-ups from any oilfield operations and is independent of geological locations. Our engineered formula uses sustainable, non-petroleum-based solvents, surfactants, and biodegradable additives. We carefully select each ingredient and custom engineer to meet specific operation needs and performance efficiency.
Centum’s dewaxing chemical, ParaLift, resulted from years of intense research and innovation. Our scientists and engineers have carried out extensive tests and analyses over the years; they have analyzed build-ups from dozens of oil wells, and based on analyzed results, we have formulated and engineered ParaLift. Our engineered ParaLift is a readily and ultimately biodegradable, all-in-one, ready-to-use dewaxing, and paraffin removal chemical that offers maximum removal performance for any oilfield operation. It is laboratory-proven, does not contaminate water and soil, and is non-toxic to living species and microbes. The ingredients in ParaLift are locally sourced and offer ultimate quality and performance. Centum’s paraffin and asphaltene removal chemical blend ensures workplace and worker safety, and, at the same time, cuts operational costs significantly, and helps to meet ESG and sustainability targets.