Applied chemistry offerings for Middle East meet needs for evolving oil and gas industry - Joint ventures and collaborations foster innovation, regional economic development
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - November 07, 2012 - Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to the Middle East oil and gas industry, Dow Chemical will highlight solutions for upstream, midstream and downstream energy production at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) on November 11-14, 2012.
"ADIPEC is an excellent venue for showcasing our innovations, but we value it as much for the opportunity to learn more about the unique needs of our customers and potential customers," said Larry Ryan, General Manager, Dow Oil & Gas. "These are the conversations that drive our collaboration efforts and lead to game-changing industry advances."
Dow has nearly 100 years of experience in the oilfield and a history of innovation through collaboration with customers across the oil and gas value chain. Recent innovations include the NEPTUNE™ Advanced Subsea Flow Assurance Insulation System, launched this spring and named the Best Production Technology of 2012 by World Oil magazine.
"Many of our conversations in the Middle East are focused on the region's expansion into gas treating and refining," said Antoine Samaha, Regional Commercial Director - Oil & Gas, Dow Middle East & Africa. "In addition to solutions for exploration and production, a focal point for Dow innovation here in the Middle East is on the application of chemistries that can improve process efficiency while optimizing water use, preserving water quality and minimizing environmental impact."
At ADIPEC 2012, Dow will showcase key offerings for all phases of the oil and gas value chain, including these technologies:
AQUCAR™ Water Treatment Biocides. Microbial control products used in oil and gas recovery processes to protect the quality of water by controlling the growth of bacteria and preventing the formation of harmful byproducts of their growth.
DOW IntegraPacTM Skid. This pre-engineered DOW Ultrafiltration (UF) solution simplifies the process of incorporating UF into critical water treatment systems and results in reduced material and assembly costs.
DOW FILMTEC™ Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membranes. This industry-leading RO technology helps produce ultrapure water for steam generation and make-up water for cooling towers.
AMINE MANAGEMENTSM Program. A comprehensive service program used in oil refinery amine systems to help plant managers maximize efficiencies and minimize costs associated with sweetening refinery gas to comply with environmental emissions regulations and/or upgrade refinery gas to feedstock grade.
UCARSEP™ Process for solvent purification. Specifically designed for use in amine systems to reduce or prevent the formation of heat stable amine salts, prolonging solvent lifespan and reducing corrosion.
UCARSOL™ Specialty Solvents. Specially formulated amine-based solvents that enhance selective acid gas removal properties of amine systems at oil refineries and natural gas processing plants. Often used in conjunction with services in Dow's AMINE MANAGEMENTSM Program to optimize amine system performance.
For more information, please visit Dow at ADIPEC 2012 on November 11-14, 2012 at the Abu Dhabi National Convention Center (Hall #5, Stand #5000) or at www.DowOilandGas.com.
About Dow Oil & Gas
Dow Oil & Gas is committed to maximizing value for our customers by offering innovative, customized solutions tailored to the ever-evolving needs of the oil and gas industry. Backed by the proven resources of The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, Dow Oil & Gas offers advanced chemical innovation, intimate industry knowledge and exceptional service. More information can be found at www.DowOilandGas.com.
About Dow in the Middle East
Dow has a longstanding relationship with the Middle East beginning with the establishment of manufacturing and commercial facilities in the United Arab Emirates more than 35 years ago. Since then, Dow has established a solid presence in the Middle East petrochemicals industry, partnering with leading regional companies to set up state-of-the-art petrochemical complexes across the region. For 17 years, Dow and Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. (PIC) of Kuwait have shared one successful milestone after another, partnering on six industry-leading joint ventures. Saudi Aramco and Dow have formed a joint venture. Sadara, to build, own and operate a world-scale integrated chemicals complex in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. From the entrepreneurship initiatives of LoYac in Kuwait to the new Dow Middle East and Africa R&D Center at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia, Dow actively supports the social and economic aspirations of the communities where it operates. For more information about Dow in the Middle East, please visit: www.dowmiddleeast.com
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines the power of science and technology to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2011, Dow had annual sales of $60 billion and employed approximately 52,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 197 sites in 36 countries across the globe. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.
Editorial Contacts
Leigh Ann Lanier
Business Communications Manager, Middle East & Africa
The Dow Chemical Company
llanier1@dow.com
+971 (4) 453 7000
Nisreen Sarryeh
Weber Shandwick MENA
+971 (4) 321 0077 Ext: 1258
nisreen.sarryeh@ws-mena.com
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