Are you underwhelmed by the ability of diesel to dissolve asphaltenes? We were too! But for many, the economics of switching to better performing, more costly chemical solutions are hard to justify. So when an operator approached us to improve the dissolution capacity of diesel, we rose to the challenge. Our lab testing conducted under static, ambient conditions showed that the addition of Locus Bio-Energy's #AVERT for asphaltene dissolution to diesel resulted in: √ Improved Dissolution Capacity: Adding less than 5% of AVERT to diesel significantly enhances its ability to dissolve asphaltenes. √ Smaller Particle Size: The asphaltenes in solution have a smaller particle size than with diesel alone. √ Reduced Agglomeration: There’s less clumping of any residual, undissolved asphaltenes. √ Enhanced Suspension: The asphaltenes remain better suspended in the solution. √ Cost-Effective Solution: Incorporating AVERT into existing operations requires minimal changes and incurs little additional cost while delivering better performance. The results highlight the differentiating power of the #biosurfactant #trifecta: penetrate, disperse & suspend. Contact Locus Bio-Energy to learn how we can help you elevate your solvent performance from ordinary to extraordinary with our #biosurfactant based solutions proving that #smallerisbetter. #flowassurance #asphaltene #remediation #solvent #diesel #oilandgas
Locus Bio-Energy
Oil and Gas
Solon, Ohio 3,719 followers
Biosurfactants: Produced by Nature. Perfected by Locus.
About us
Locus Bio-Energy (Locus BE) offers high-performance and low-CAPEX green biosurfactant solutions to the oil & gas industry’s most persistent financial and ESG challenges. The division uses Locus FS' proprietary production technology, which makes it one of the only companies that can produce biosurfactants at the quantities and price points required for use in the oil and gas industry. The novel solutions are fully biodegradable and from 100% renewable resources. They replace and outperform synthetic chemical surfactants in boosting oil production at a fraction of the usage rate and cost—improving safety, sustainability and profitability. Locus BE’s biosurfactant treatments have been globally recognized for their ability to help operators do more with less and address pain points in well maintenance, flow assurance, enhanced oil recovery, completions and more. Operators see 2x increases in initial production, sustained ongoing production increases of 45% or more, no paraffin-related well failures, longer well life resulting in less need for new drilling and lower operating costs. The biosurfactants provide a 2-3x return on investment with treatment payback in less than four months. are the only green biosurfactant treatments approved as a tertiary EOR technology, qualifying users for a 10-year, 50% severance tax credit that saves millions of dollars annually. The biosurfactant treatments have unmatched success in increasing operator revenue streams and are shifting the industry’s perception of green technology...proving that ESG goals can be reached without sacrificing performance. These economically viable EOR technologies unlock residual oil in place and can result in a tremendous increase in domestic US oil production, leading to sustainable growth and global market stability.
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https://locusbioenergy.com
External link for Locus Bio-Energy
- Industry
- Oil and Gas
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Solon, Ohio
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Oil & Gas, Energy, Biosurfactants, Upstream, Well Maintenance , Oil Production, Sustainable Oilfield Chemistries, Completion Fluids, Enhanced Oil Recovery, Paraffin Remediation, Asphaltene Inhibitors, Well Stimulation, Paraffin Dispersal, and Hydraulic Fracturing
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Employees at Locus Bio-Energy
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Martin Shumway
Senior Vice President at Locus Bio-Energy
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Bill Dykes
Advanced Technologies and Solutions - Business Development - Optimization of Field Operations - Strategic Relationship Development
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Sivaram Pradhan
R & D and Innovation I Catalysis for Energy I Flow Assurance| Oil and Gas I Technology Leader| Technology Transfer
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Stephen Huber
Senior Director of Business Development
Updates
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And that’s a wrap! #URTec2024 was jam packed with science, innovation, case studies and thought leaders. Don’t forget to check out our paper on “Unique Resiency of Biosurfactants in the Lab and Field with Depleting Concentration”! #oilandgas #unconventional #innovation #science #dinosaurs #biosurfactants
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Take a peek inside Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTeC) 2024. #unconventional #oilandgas #biosurfactant #chemistry
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Happy birthday to Joshua Hancock! His passion for knowledge, pursuit of innovation & scientific integrity are among the many characteristics that make him a critical member of our technology team & keep Locus Bio-Energy at the forefront of #highperfomance, #sustainable #biosurfactant based solutions. Thank you for your dedication Josh!
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TECHNICAL TUESDAY | Our VP of Technology Megan Pearl recently volunteered at her children’s daycare for Career Day. She taught pre-schoolers & kindergarteners the power of chemistry with demonstrations on absorption, expansion, dissolution, solids, liquids and gasses. Although the 4 & 5 years olds were disappointed there was no explosion, Dr. Pearl was a resounding favorite among the 200 students- especially her 5 year old daughter, Miya. In a world of YouTubers, dare to be a scientist! It’s never to early to talk to your children about your career.
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Want to know how Locus Bio-Energy’s EOR products can help operators reduce the carbon footprint of produced oil? Listen to our SVP Martin Shumway on the newest episode of Energy Cast Podcast below👇
In this week's episode, we discuss the first-of-its-kind certification for reducing greenhouse gases in the oilfield, with Locus Bio-Energy VP Martin Shumway.
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IN THE NEWS | Oilfield Technology's latest issue highlights California's growing #oilandgas regulatory restrictions, and how more operators are using biosurfactant technology as an eco-friendly solution to increase production using less chemicals. The article includes 3 case studies, as well as insights from Dr. Megan Pearl and John Chafin, demonstrating why biosurfactant-based treatments are rapidly gaining popularity in the region & across other major oil plays. Check out pages 34-38 at https://lnkd.in/g4cHxUfd
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COMING SOON | Here's a behind-the-scenes look at host Jay Dauenhauer's recent interview with our SVP, Martin Shumway. Looking forward to sharing the Energy Cast Podcast link soon once it airs! #oilandgas #podcast
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In this episode of Energy Evolution, Taylor Kuykendall shares insights from Locus Mining SVP Gabi Knesel and other technology experts across different parts of the battery materials supply chain. Interviews were conducted at S&P Global's recent #CERAWeek conference in Houston, Texas. #energytransition #miningindustry #mineralprocessing
Energy Evolution: Catching up with Innovators throughout the battery materials supply chain on Apple Podcasts
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50,000 chemicals have advanced our society, but at what cost? The transition begins now. Discover the power of 100% bio-based ingredients and join Locus in making the world #BetterWithBiology. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xHlhIh #EarthDay #EarthDay2024 #EarthDayEveryDay #EarthMonth #Biology #Microbiology #Chemistry #Chemicals #Sustainability #Biobased #Biologicals #Biosurfactants #Fermentation #Science