Global Manufacturing of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose for Upstream Drilling Operations

This comprehensive document provides a detailed analysis of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) manufacturers serving the upstream drilling industry across 25 countries. HEC plays a crucial role as a rheology modifier and fluid loss control agent in drilling muds, helping maintain viscosity under various temperature and pressure conditions. The global HEC market for drilling applications continues to expand alongside increased oil and gas exploration activities, with regional production capabilities evolving to meet specialized drilling requirements.

China

• Dow Chemical (Subsidiary operations in Shanghai)

• Kima Chemical Group

• Hongbo Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd.

• Shandong Head Co., Ltd.

• Wuxi Sanyou Chemical Co., Ltd.

• Yingte Chemical Co., Ltd.

• Qingdao Sinotech Import and Export Corporation

Japan

• Daicel Corporation

• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.

• Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.

• Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Ltd.

South Korea

• Lotte Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd.

• LG Chem

• Hansol Chemical Co., Ltd.

Germany

• SE Tylose GmbH & Co. KG (Shin-Etsu Group)

• Bermocoll (Nouryon Group)

• BASF SE

• Wacker Chemie AG

• Bayer AG (Chemical Division)

France

• Solvay S.A.

• Arkema Group

• SNF Floerger

• Rhodia Operations

Other European Leaders

• Netherlands: AkzoNobel Functional Chemicals

• Sweden: Nouryon (formerly AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals)

• Italy: Lamberti S.p.A.

• United Kingdom: Croda International Plc

• Switzerland: Clariant International Ltd.

United States

• Ashland Inc. (with facilities in Virginia and Kentucky)

• Dow Chemical Company (Michigan and Texas operations)

• CP Kelco (Atlanta, Georgia)

• Chemtex Speciality Limited (Texas division)

• Eastman Chemical Company (Tennessee)

• Halliburton (chemical manufacturing division)

• Baker Hughes (specialty chemicals segment)

Canada

• Cabot Corporation (Alberta operations)

• BASF Canada

• Hexion Inc. (Ontario facilities)

• CelluForce Inc.

Brazil

• Petrobras (through chemical manufacturing subsidiaries)

• Oxiteno S.A. Indústria e Comércio

• Rhodia Brasil (Solvay Group)

• Braskem S.A.

• Elekeiroz S.A.

Argentina

• YPF Tecnología S.A. (Y-TEC)

• Grupo Petroquímico Argentino

• Compañía Mega S.A.

• Dow Argentina

Colombia

• Ecopetrol (through chemical division)

• Mexichem Colombia

• Andercol S.A.

Venezuela

• PDVSA Intevep

• Petroquímica de Venezuela S.A. (Pequiven)

Saudi Arabia

• Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)

• Saudi Aramco (through chemical subsidiaries)

• Sahara Petrochemicals Company

• Sipchem (Saudi International Petrochemical Company)

United Arab Emirates

• Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)

• Emirates Chemical Plant

• Borouge (joint venture between ADNOC and Borealis)

South Africa

• Sasol Limited

• Omnia Group (through chemical division)

• AECI Ltd.

Egypt

• Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company (ECHEM)

• Alexandria National Refining & Petrochemicals Company

• Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals

India

• Reliance Industries Limited

• Pidilite Industries Ltd.

• Gujarat Cellulose

• Neelkanth Polymers

• Colorcon Limited (Indian operations)

• Geotech Chemical Private Limited

• Ashland India Private Limited

Pakistan

• Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited

• Lotte Chemical Pakistan Ltd.

• Archroma Pakistan Limited

Thailand

• PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited

• Siam Cement Group (SCG Chemicals)

• Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited

Malaysia

• Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad

• Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Berhad

Vietnam

• PetroVietnam Chemical and Mineral Joint Stock Company

• Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem)

Indonesia

• PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk

• PT Pertamina (through petrochemical subsidiaries)