Surfsol International Pioneering Advanced Crude-Oil Processing Solutions
Wo We Are
A Specialist Company in Advanced Oil-Field & Refining Chemistry
Surfsol International is a technology-driven chemical engineering company focused on unlocking the full value of heavy and challenging crude oils.
We develop and supply proprietary solvent–surfactant systems, such as our flagship product Surfsol, enabling operators to increase production, reduce operating costs, and meet modern environmental standards.
Our work sits at the intersection of energy efficiency, chemistry innovation and sustainable operations.
What we do
From Heavy Oil Challengers to Efficient, Clean Fuel Outcomes
We supply a proprietary additive (Surfsol) that acts as a viscosity-reductant, enabling heavy or viscous crude oils to be processed more efficiently and at lower cost.
We engineer and license process solutions (including mixing, centrifugal separation, closed-loop systems) so our clients convert difficult feedstock into higher-value fuels with reduced emissions.
We partner with refineries, oil-field operators, and strategic investors to integrate our solution into their value chain.
Surfsol International
Pioneering Advanced Crude-Oil Processing Solutions
What we did
Proven Deployments, Measurable Results
We have successfully deployed our technology in pilot and commercial applications (or are in advanced trials) where heavy feedstock was upgraded using Surfsol, showing:
- Closed-loop systems with near-zero refining emissions as part of the process design.
- Viscosity reduction up to ~50% and API gravity increase by 2+ points.
- Lower processing temperatures and pressures compared with traditional high-complexity refineries.
Unlocking Energy. Restoring Flow.
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The Product
The Additive That Unlocks Heavy Oil Potential
Surfsol is our proprietary solvent-additive system designed to treat heavy crude or high-viscosity feedstocks by:
- Supporting sustainability by lowering energy input, enabling lower pressure/temperature operations, and enabling recycling of by-products.
- Interrupting asphaltene and paraffin chains, reducing viscosity and improving flowability.
- Enabling more efficient downstream processing (centrifugation, vacuum flashing, density-based separation) to yield lighter-end hydrocarbon fuels.
The process
From Crude to Cleaner Fuel. Step-by-step.
- Crude feedstock enters stock-tank → pre-analysis of viscosity, API gravity, sulfur, asphaltene content.
- Injection/mixing of Surfsol additive as viscosity-reductant; mixing via centrifugal or positive-displacement pumps.
- Heating / spray-cracking / vacuum-flashing reactor: atomised crude particles separated into lighter fractions.
- Multi-stage horizontal reverse condensate condenser + GVF centrifuges separate designer fuels by density (C1–C5 chains) and remove heavy impurities.
- Closed-loop recycling of gases, reuse of process energy, minimised emissions.
Enhanced Oil Recovery Using Surfsol Chemical
Precision Chemistry. Proven Field Results.
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Our clients
Forward-Looking Operators, Refineries & Investors
We partner with upstream oil companies, mid-stream processors and refining groups who face challenges such as: heavy/extra-heavy crude, high asphaltene/paraffin content, high viscosity, constrained upgrading infrastructure, and emission pressures.
Our clients benefit from improved product yield, cost reduction, and sustainability credentials.
The New Standard in Oil-Flow Performance.
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Our partners
Strategic Collaborators for Technology, Deployment & Growth
We collaborate with:
- Engineering firms for process design and integration.
- Chemical suppliers for additive development and scale-up.
- Refining companies for pilot testing and commercial implementation.
- Investors and joint-venture partners for project financing and expansion.
These partnerships allow us to scale faster, mitigate risk, and bring advanced solutions to market more effectively.
Powering the Future of Efficient Oil Recovery.
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Sustainability & ESG
Cleaner Operations, Less Waste, More Efficient Use of Resources
Surfsol supports the sustainability agenda of oil-field operators and refiners in several ways. The product is non-hazardous, non-flammable and biodegradable, with no flashpoint and no chlorinated solvents or phosphates, which simplifies handling and reduces environmental risk.
By unlocking trapped oil and reducing viscosity, Surfsol enables more efficient production from existing wells and infrastructure, reducing the need for new drilling and high-energy thermal methods.
The ability to clean well bores and above-ground equipment, and to recycle some of the chemistry within the system, contributes to lower emissions, less waste and improved ESG performance across the asset life cycle.
Future Developments
From Proven Chemistry to Scalable, Global Deployment
Surfsol is built on proven solvent–surfactant stimulation science and validated in real-world wells and facilities. Going forward, Surfsol International aims to:
- Develop next-generation formulations tailored to specific crude types and reservoir conditions (asphaltenic, paraffinic, high water cut).
- Expand applications in above-ground systems (pipelines, tanks, process equipment) to maximise cleaning and flow-assurance benefits.
- Scale deployment via strategic partnerships and licensing in key heavy-oil regions worldwide.
- Integrate Surfsol into broader “clean-upgrading” concepts that combine chemistry, process design and data-driven optimisation for low-emission refining.
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