Flow Assurance

In oil and gas production, handling of the biodiesel, renewable diesel and plastic waste based pyrolysis oils, flow disruptions caused by paraffin content, high viscosity or high pour point in feedstocks can lead to costly downtime, reduced efficiency and operational risks. By modifying the crystallization process of paraffins and asphaltenes, as well as the natural fats of biodiesel & renewable diesel, Evonik’s advanced pour point reduction, cold flow improvement and wax modifier technologies help you stay ahead of these challenges—ensuring smooth, reliable flow from well to refinery, even under extreme conditions.

With our trusted VISCOPLEX® family of products we deliver tailored solutions that enhance cold flow properties and inhibit paraffin formation, reduce pour point/viscosity and control asphaltene deposition. Whether you're improving feedstock flow or optimizing pipeline transport, Evonik empowers you to keep operations flowing.

• Proven Performance: Our additives are engineered to tackle the toughest flow assurance challenges in various operation steps including handling, transportation & storage.
• Sustainability at the Core: Reduce energy consumption, minimize chemical usage and extend asset life with efficient formulations.
• Tailored Solutions: From pour point depression, cold flow improvement to paraffin inhibition, our products adapt to your specific feedstock profile and operating conditions.

Solutions by Application

Cold Flow Improvement & Pour Point Depression

• VISCOPLEX® – Polymers designed to lower pour points, lower viscosity and improve cold flow properties in crude oil, fuel oil, Biodiesel, renewable diesel & pyrolysis oils, ensuring reliable transport and handling in low-temperature environments as well as compliance with performance standards

Paraffin & Wax Inhibition

• VISCOPLEX® – Additives that reduce paraffin deposition, decrease feedstock pour point, while also reducing pipeline restart pressures, while improving flow and reducing deposition in pipelines and storage tanks.

Dewaxing

• VISCOPLEX® dewaxing aids optimize solvent dewaxing refining processes. The addition of Evonik's product will influence the growth and shape of the paraffin crystals, resulting in faster and more complete oil/wax separation.

Asphaltene Control

• VISCOPLEX® – Functionalized additives that stabilize asphaltenes in crude oil, modifying natural agglomeration and reducing deposition that can block flow and damage equipment.

The Evonik Advantage

• Innovative Chemistry: Our deep expertise in polymer design ensures high-performance solutions tailored to your operational needs.
• Global Support: Work with our technical teams to optimize formulations to your specific feedstock and optimize flow performance in your operation.
• Reliable Supply: Count on consistent quality and secure delivery from a trusted global partner.

Discover how Evonik’s VISCOPLEX® family of products can help you overcome your flow assurance challenges—boosting efficiency, reducing downtime, and supporting sustainable oilfield operations.

Explore our solutions or contact our experts to start your journey toward uninterrupted flow.