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Polymer Related Engineering & Equipment for EOREngineering Expertise: From Design to Full Project Delivery

Engineering the Whole Project Life Cycle

SNF offers a complete range of engineering, design, and fabrication services for polymer injection systems, including optional alkali and surfactant packages. Whether using standard modular Polymer Injection Units (PIUs) or custom-engineered, fully integrated solutions, SNF ensures reliable and efficient implementation for every project.

With proven expertise in end-to-end project execution, SNF also delivers upstream water treatment facilities, oil and water separation units, and produced-water deoiling systems—all designed to meet the most demanding field conditions.

Our 200+ Oil & Gas engineering specialists bring global experience and technical precision to every project, adapting to unique site constraints and client specifications to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability.

End-to-End Engineering Solutions

From concept to commissioning, SNF provides complete project lifecycle support.
By combining the strengths of the world’s largest polymer manufacturer with a dedicated engineering and field service team, SNF acts as your single point of contact—simplifying coordination, improving efficiency, and ensuring flawless project delivery.
Our integrated approach covers:

  • Chemical design and formulation
  • Equipment engineering and fabrication
  • Field implementation and start-up
  • Monitoring, optimization, and ongoing support

SNF End-to-End Polymer Solutions for EOR

Chemicals

  • HPAM & Sulfonated Co- and Ter-polymers
  • High Temperature High Salinity Polymers
  • Delayed Viscosifying Polymers
  • Powders and High-Active Liquid Forms
  • Surfactants – Alkali – Solvents

SNF End-to-End Polymer Solutions diagram showing Chemicals, Services, and Equipment & Engineering around a central solution hub.

Services

  • Reservoir / Field Assessments
  • Commissioning / Start-up Training
  • O&M Assistance Optimization Assistance
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Lab Studies

Equipment & Engineering

  • Polymer Slicing Units (PSU)
  • Modular Skids
  • Polymer Injection Units (PIU)
  • Turn-Key Systems
  • EPC Contracts

Polymer Injection Units (PIU)

SNF’s modular Polymer Injection Units (PIUs) provide a plug-and-pump solution for efficient polymer injection at controlled viscosities and flow rates.
Each 40-ft containerized system integrates storage, dissolution, injection, and utilities into a compact, scalable configuration that can be tied directly to existing water-injection networks.

Key Advantages

  • Rapid installation and start-up
  • Minimal site work and manpower
  • Optimized cost and delivery time
  • Rental or leasing options available
  • Compliant with SNF Oil & Gas Engineering Standards
  • Compact, transportable design for quick mobilization
  • Gradual, modular field deployment

PIUs use SNF’s patented FLOQUIP™ Polymer Slicing Unit (PSU) to create a polymer mother solution with high efficiency and viscosity control. Systems can be tailored with bulk silos, alkali/surfactant skids, or other extensions to meet specific reservoir needs.

Polymer Related Engineering & Equipment for EOR

Water Treatment Solutions

Effective water management is critical for successful polymer EOR.

Leveraging decades of expertise in both polymer chemistry and water treatment, SNF designs and delivers integrated water systems for both injection and production sides of operations.

  • Injection Water Treatment: Softening, desalination, solids and oil removal, and chemical protection to preserve polymer integrity and reservoir injectivity.

  • Produced Water Treatment: Efficient oil-water separation and treatment for re-use, re-injection, or discharge—ensuring compliance with field and environmental standards.

SNF’s pilot-scale testing facilities simulate real field conditions to optimize treatment performance and anticipate polymer-related challenges early in project design.

Equipment: Innovation That Powers Polymer EOR

For more than two decades, SNF has led the innovation of equipment specifically engineered for polymer Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR).
Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures every system—from polymer dissolution to injection control—is efficient, reliable, and field-ready.

SNF’s in-house patented FLOQUIP™ equipment line is designed to simplify field operations, preserve polymer integrity, and minimize total cost of ownership across all project sizes and conditions.

EOR/IOR Field Operations Timeline

FLOQUIP™ Polymer Slicing Unit (PSU)

The FLOQUIP™ PSU is a patented, high-speed polymer dissolution system engineered to prepare large volumes of polymer solution quickly and efficiently. Specifically developed for the Oil & Gas industry, it significantly reduces hydration time and space requirements while maintaining full polymer performance.

Key Benefits:

  • Rapid polymer dissolution — reduces preparation time by 50% versus conventional systems

  • Prepares high-concentration solutions (10–15 g/L) with no degradation or fisheyes

  • Requires no filtration and ensures stable viscosity

  • Compact, easy-to-maintain design for space-limited installations

  • Nitrogen blanketing preserves polymer integrity with minimal consumption

The PSU is recommended wherever large-volume polymer preparation and fast deployment are critical to operational success.

Polymer Related Engineering & Equipment for EOR
Polymer Related Engineering & Equipment for EOR

Horizontal Storage Silos

To complement containerized systems, SNF has developed a patented horizontal silo design that integrates seamlessly with polymer preparation containers in a plug-and-pump configuration.

Features:

  • Constructed from customized 40-ft sea containers with internal screw transport

  • Available in single or double configurations (storage capacities of 30 T or 80 T)

  • Equipped with load cells for continuous weight monitoring

  • Can be filled via pressurized truck or pneumatic transfer system

  • Enables fast on-site setup, minimal manpower, and easy relocation

This design minimizes on-site construction while ensuring reliable polymer delivery and reduced logistics costs.

Low Shear Valves

During polymer flooding, maintaining polymer integrity under varying injection pressures is essential.
SNF’s patented Low Shear Valves provide accurate flow and pressure control while preventing mechanical degradation of polymer molecules—even under pressure drops up to 45 bar.

Key Features:

  • Stable flow regulation without significant polymer degradation

  • Custom-designed for each project’s polymer type, concentration, and conditions

  • Available for diluted or mother solutions

  • Can be installed centrally or at each wellhead

  • Options for manual or automated control via air or electric actuation

By replacing traditional choke valves, SNF’s Low Shear Valves extend equipment life, reduce chemical losses, and maintain consistent injection quality across wells.

Polymer Related Engineering & Equipment for EOR
Polymer Related Engineering & Equipment for EOR

In-Line Viscometers

SNF’s patented In-Line Viscometer enables continuous, real-time viscosity measurement of polymer solutions during injection—providing direct process feedback without polymer degradation.

Benefits

  • Continuous low-shear measurement comparable to lab viscometers

  • Maintains polymer stability by avoiding oxygen exposure

  • Integrated with digital monitoring systems for remote access

  • No waste, no lab operator required

  • Ensures accurate polymer feed control for consistent injection performance

This technology gives operators the insight needed to maintain viscosity targets and maximize polymer efficiency in the field.

EasEOR™ – Digital Field Monitoring System

EasEOR™ is SNF’s proprietary Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solution for real-time monitoring of EOR operations.
Developed to optimize polymer flooding performance, EasEOR™ collects, transmits, and analyzes operational data to improve field efficiency, safety, and decision-making.

Key Capabilities:

  • Remote monitoring of injection parameters and equipment performance
  • Data-driven insights for predictive maintenance and optimization
  • Integration with field devices (e.g., viscometers, sensors, and pumps)
  • Secure cloud-based data access for global teams
  • Scalable and customizable for single-well or full-field projects

EasEOR™ transforms field operations into smart, connected systems, ensuring every aspect of polymer injection is tracked, optimized, and performing to design.

Continuous Innovation for a Reliable Future

From modular PIUs and advanced dissolution systems to digital analytics and remote monitoring, SNF’s innovation pipeline is focused on enhancing reliability, reducing downtime, and maximizing polymer performance.

Each FLOQUIP™ solution reflects SNF’s unique ability to combine chemical expertise, engineering excellence, and field experience—ensuring our partners achieve sustainable and measurable success in every EOR project.

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MODIFICATEURS DE RHÉOLOGIE 

Additifs fluidifiants par cisaillement qui contrôlent les propriétés rhéologiques et d'écoulement des fluides de forage afin d'améliorer le transport des déblais, la suspension, le nettoyage du puits et la stabilité du forage.

AGENTS VISCOSIFIANTS (WBM ET OBM) 

Large gamme de PHPA à haut poids moléculaire pour les fluides de forage à base d’eau (WBM), ainsi que de viscosifiants OBM à base de latex, utilisables depuis le tubage de surface jusqu’aux environnements HPHT et dans des saumures allant jusqu’à saturation.

CONTRÔLE DES PERTES DE FLUIDE 

Polymères linéaires et structurés offrant d’excellentes performances en contrôle des pertes de fluide, contribuant à la maîtrise de la filtration et à la stabilité du puits depuis le tubage de surface jusqu’aux profondeurs HPHT et dans des environnements à salinité élevée.

INHIBITEURS DE SCHISTES 

Polyamines liquides ou solides, à haute performance et respectueuses de l’environnement, conçues pour prévenir l’instabilité et le gonflement des formations schisteuses sensibles.

DISPERSANTS ET FLUIDIFIANTS 

Les dispersants à base de polyacrylates de faible poids moléculaire réduisent la viscosité des boues et contribuent au contrôle de la force du gel.

EXTENSEURS DE BENTONITE 

Extenseurs polymériques fortement anioniques, disponibles dans une large gamme de poids moléculaires, permettant d’augmenter la viscosité des systèmes de boues non dispersées.

MATERIAUX DE PERTE DE CIRCULATION (LCM) 

Les polymères superabsorbants utilisés comme LCM agissent en colmatant et en comblant les zones de pertes partielles ou totales lors des opérations de forage, aussi bien en eau douce qu’en environnements fortement salins.

LUBRIFIANTS 

Produits spécialisés conçus pour assurer une lubrification durable et une protection contre l'usure des trépans, des tiges de forage et des outils de fond de puits en réduisant le frottement des fluides de forage et de complétion.

AGENTS ANTIMOUSSE 

Additifs qui préviennent et éliminent la formation de mousse afin de maintenir les propriétés du fluide de forage pour des opérations de forage rapides et sûres.

CONTROLE DES PERTES DE FLUIDE 

Additifs de contrôle des pertes de fluide pour la cimentation, capables de tolérer toutes les salinités et des températures de fond de puits allant jusqu’à 400 °F (204 °C). Ils sont compatibles avec tous les types de ciments utilisés dans les puits pétroliers et gaziers.

CONTROLE DE LA MIGRATION DES GAZ 

Additifs permettant de contrôler la migration des gaz et de prévenir une résistance mécanique insuffisante ou une mauvaise adhérence du ciment, même à faibles dosages.

RETARDATEURS 

Homopolymères linéaires, polyacrylates et copolymères sulfonés, disponibles dans différentes gammes de poids moléculaires, permettant de contrôler le temps de prise du ciment sur plusieurs heures.

DISPERSANTS 

Dispersants à base de polyacrylates de faible poids moléculaire améliorant les propriétés d’écoulement des coulis de ciment en réduisant la viscosité et en empêchant l’agglomération des particules, tout en contribuant au contrôle de la force du gel.

ADDITIFS DE SUSPENSION 

Ces produits sont conçus pour améliorer la capacité de suspension des coulis de ciment en maintenant le ciment et les autres particules solides dispersés dans la phase liquide. Les additifs de suspension empêchent la sédimentation des solides et réduisent la quantité de fluide libre, assurant ainsi une mise en place correcte du ciment.

FLUIDES D'ESPACEMENT ET FLUIDES DE PACKER 

Ces fluides spécialisés sont conçus avec des propriétés spécifiques pour déplacer efficacement le fluide de forage et prévenir la contamination du ciment, permettant ainsi une mise en place optimale du ciment.

MATERIAUX DE PERTE DE CIRCULATION 

Les polymères superabsorbants utilisés comme LCM permettent de bloquer et de combler les zones de pertes partielles ou totales lors des opérations de cimentation.

AGENTS ANTIMOUSSE 

Des additifs qui préviennent et éliminent la formation de mousse permettent de maintenir les propriétés de la boue de ciment pour un meilleur placement du ciment et une meilleure isolation des zones. Les agents antimousse garantissent une densité de boue précise, une faible porosité, une résistance élevée et un minimum de défauts dans la gaine de ciment.

STABILISATEURS DE PUITS 

Polymères linéaires et structurés assurant une stabilisation efficace des puits sensibles grâce à la formation d’un gâteau de filtration mince et homogène, agissant comme une barrière protectrice à l’interface avec la formation.

Friction Reducers (FRs / HVFRs) 

SNF’s high-performance friction reducers and HVFRs lower pumping pressures, enhance fluid flow, and improve operational efficiency—reducing total water and energy consumption during hydraulic fracturing.

Linear / Crosslinked Gels 

Delivering consistent viscosity and superior proppant transport. SNF’s linear and crosslinked gels are formulated for excellent stability, controlled cleanup, and performance across a wide range of formations.

Permanent Clay Stabilizers 

Prevent formation damage and maintain long-term well productivity. Our permanent polymer-based stabilizers effectively minimize clay swelling and migration.

Scale Inhibitors 

Protect wellbore and surface equipment from mineral scaling. SNF’s scale inhibitors extend asset life and preserve production efficiency throughout stimulation and flowback.

Acid Gelling Aids 

Enhance acid placement and control leak-off during matrix stimulation. SNF's acid gelling aids improve fluid performance and overall treatment effectiveness.

Coiled Tubing Friction Reducers 

Achieve smoother, more efficient coiled tubing operations. These friction reducers lower surface pressures and optimize fluid flow during continuous pumping applications.

Pipeline / Disposal Well Drag Reducers 

Increase throughput and reduce pumping costs in pipeline and disposal well systems. SNF's drag reducers maintain stability and efficiency over long distances.

Surfactants 

Promote improved hydrocarbon recovery and flowback. SNF’s surfactants reduce interfacial tension and enhance fluid compatibility across a wide range of conditions.

Biocides 

Control bacterial growth that can lead to corrosion, souring, or plugging. SNF’s regulated biocide solutions maintain fluid integrity and equipment reliability.

pH Adjusters 

Optimize crosslinker and breaker efficiency through precise pH control. SNF’s adjusters ensure consistent fluid chemistry and predictable performance.

Corrosion Inhibitors 

Extend the life of your tubulars and equipment. SNF's corrosion inhibitors provide strong protection against the harsh environments of stimulation operations.

Breakers 

Deliver clean, controlled gel breakdown for improved formation permeability. SNF’s breakers ensure complete cleanup and maximum flow restoration.

Oxygen Scavengers 

Protect polymers and metal assets from oxidation and corrosion. FLOJET™ O2 delivers fast, dependable oxygen removal for safer, longer-lasting fluid systems.

RHEOLOGY MODIFIERS 

Shear-thinning additives that control the rheological and flow properties of drilling fluids to improve cuttings transport, suspension, hole cleaning, and wellbore stability.

VISCOSIFIERS (WBM and OBM) 

Wide range of high molecular weight PHPA for WBM and latex-based OBM viscosifiers for use in drilling surface casing to HPTH depths and up to saturated salts.

FLUID LOSS CONTROL 

Linear and structured polymers that are excellent fluid loss control additives for filtration control and wellbore stability from surface casing to HPTH depths and up to saturated salts.

SHALE INHIBITORS 

High-performance and environmentally friendly liquid or dry polyamines that prevent instability and swelling of sensitive shale formations.

WELLBORE STABILIZERS 

Linear and structured polymers that are excellent stabilizers of sensitive wellbore by creating a thin and uniform filter cake that works as a barrier on the formation face.

Dispersants & Thinners 

Low-MW polyacrylates dispersants reduce mud viscosity and help control gel strength.

BENTONITE EXTENDERS 

High anionic with a wide range of molecular weights polymeric extenders helps increase viscosity in non-dispersed mud systems

LOST CIRCULATION MATERIALS (LCM) 

Superabsorbent polymers LCM work by blocking and filling partial and total loss zones during drilling operations for freshwater and high salinity environments

LUBRICANTS 

Specialized products designed to provide long-lasting lubrication and wear protection for drill bit, drill pipe, and downhole tools by reducing the friction of drilling and completion fluids.

DEFOAMERS 

Additives that prevent and break down foam formation to maintain drilling fluid properties for fast and safe drilling operations.

FLUID LOSS CONTROL 

Cement fluid loss control additives that can tolerate all salinities and up to 400°F (204°C) downhole temperature.  Also, work for all types of cements used in the oil and gas wells.

GAS MITIGATION CONTROL 

Additives that can control gas migration and prevent poor set strength and inadequate cement bond with a small dosage.

RETARDERS 

Linear homopolymers, polyacrylates, and sulfonated copolymers with a variety of Mw ranges assist in controlling the cement setting time to several hours.

DISPERSANTS 

Low-MW polyacrylates dispersants that improve the flow properties of cement slurries by reducing viscosity and preventing particle clumping, and help control gel strength.

SUSPENSION ADDITIVES 

Products engineered to improve the suspension capability of cement slurry by keeping cement and other solid particles dispersed in the liquid phase. Suspension additives prevent solids sag and reduce free fluid for proper cement placement.

SPACERS & PACKER FLUIDS 

Specialized fluids designed with specific properties to efficiently displace the drilling fluid and prevent cement contamination to allow optimal cement placement.

LOST CIRCULATION MATERIALS (LCM) 

Superabsorbent polymers LCM work by blocking and filling partial and total loss zones during cementing operations.

DEFOAMERS 

Additives that prevent and break down foam formation to maintain cement slurry properties for better cement placement and zonal isolation. Defoamers ensure accurate slurry density, low porosity, high strength, and minimal defects in the cement sheath.

Réducteurs de friction (FR / HVFR) 

Les réducteurs de friction haute performance et les technologies HVFR de SNF permettent de réduire les pressions de pompage, d’améliorer l’écoulement des fluides et d’optimiser l’efficacité opérationnelle. Ils contribuent ainsi à réduire la consommation globale d’eau et d’énergie lors des opérations de fracturation hydraulique.

Gels linéaires / gels réticulés 

Offrant une viscosité maîtrisée et un transport optimal du proppant, les gels linéaires et réticulés de SNF sont formulés pour garantir une excellente stabilité, un nettoyage contrôlé et des performances élevées sur une large gamme de formations.

Stabilisants d’argiles permanents 

Ces solutions permettent de prévenir les dommages à la formation et de préserver durablement  la productivité des puits. Les stabilisants permanents à base de polymères de SNF réduisent efficacement le gonflement et la migration des argiles.

Inhibiteurs de tartre 

Les inhibiteurs de tartre de SNF protègent les équipements de fond et de surface contre la formation de dépôts minéraux. Ils contribuent à prolonger la durée de vie des actifs et à préserver l’efficacité de la production tout au long des phases de stimulation et de flowback.

Agents de gélification pour acides 

Les agents de gélification pour acides de SNF améliorent le placement de l’acide et le contrôle des pertes de fluide lors des opérations de stimulation matricielle. Ils renforcent les performances des fluides et optimisent l’efficacité globale des traitements.

Réducteurs de friction pour coiled tubing 

Ces réducteurs de friction sont conçus pour rendre les opérations de coiled tubing plus fluides et plus efficaces. Ils permettent de réduire les pressions en surface et d’optimiser l’écoulement des fluides lors des applications de pompage en continu.

MINING FLOCCULANTS 

SNF’s FLOPAM™ product line has been specifically designed to treat Oil Sands tailings streams. It can be used in thickening and end-of-pipe applications for rapid, clean water recovery and solid consolidation

Réducteurs de traînée pour pipelines et puits de réinjection 

Les réducteurs de traînée de SNF permettent d’augmenter les débits tout en réduisant les coûts de pompage dans les systèmes de pipelines et les puits de réinjection. Ils garantissent une stabilité et une efficacité durables, même sur de longues distances.

MINING COAGULANTS 

SNF’s FLOQUAT™ product range is designed to help with water quality when straight flocculation is not enough to achieve needed results.

Tensioactifs 

Les tensioactifs de SNF favorisent une optimisée des hydrocarbures et un flowback plus efficace. En réduisant la tension interfaciale, ils améliorent la compatibilité des fluides sur une large gamme de conditions opératoires.

Biocides 

Les biocides de SNF permettent de contrôler efficacement la prolifération bactérienne susceptible de provoquer la corrosion, la sulfuration ou l’obstruction des systèmes. Conformes aux exigences réglementaires, ces solutions préservent l’intégrité des fluides et assurent la fiabilité durable des équipements.

FILTRATION AND MECHANICAL DEWATERING AIDS 

SNF’s FLOPAM™ product line is engineered for vacuum filtration and centrifuge applications, helping operators reduce cycle times, achieve drier cakes, and produce cleaner filtrate or centrate for improved process efficiency.

Ajusteurs de pH 

Les ajusteurs de pH de SNF assurent un contrôle précis du pH afin d’optimiser l’efficacité des agents de réticulation et des breakers. Ils contribuent à une chimie des fluides constante et des performances fiables et prévisibles sur le terrain.

Inhibiteurs de corrosion 

Les inhibiteurs de corrosion de SNF contribuent à prolonger la durée de vie des tubulaires et des équipements en offrant une protection renforcée contre les environnements sévères rencontrés lors des opérations de stimulation.

SAGD FLOCCULANTS AND COAGULANTS 

SNF’s HYPERFLOC™ product line features advanced chemistries tailored for warm and hot lime softening in SAGD operations. These high-temperature-tolerant polymers deliver lower dosage requirements while maintaining critical boiler water treatment KPIs for consistent and reliable performance.

Breakers (agents de rupture) 

Les breakers de SNF assurent une rupture propre et contrôlée des gelsafin d’améliorer la perméabilité de la formation. Ils garantissent un nettoyage efficace et une restauration optimale des débits.

Piégeurs d’oxygène 

Les piégeurs d’oxygène protègent les polymères et les équipements métalliques contre l’oxydation et la corrosion. FLOJET™ O2 assure une élimination rapide et fiable de l’oxygène, contribuant à des systèmes de fluides plus sûrs et plus durables.

SAGD FILTER AIDS AND ANTIFOULANTS 

SNF’s HYPERFLOC™ product line is engineered to withstand the high temperatures of SAGD processes, helping minimize plant downtime caused by backflushing or cleaning cycles.

DRAG REDUCERS 

SNF’s FLOJET™ DR drag reducers are high-performance emulsion polymers engineered to enhance flow assurance and pipeline efficiency by significantly reducing frictional pressure losses, pumping energy requirements, and fluid degradation across a broad range of water conditions.

DUST SUPPRESSION 

SNF’s FLOSET™ RDC product line offers chloride-free, environmentally responsible dust suppression solutions specifically formulated for haul roads, tailings areas, and administrative sites, helping improve air quality and site safety.

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