SNF acquires Obsidian Chemical Solutions to enhance oil & gas
portfolio, expanding service capabilities and specialized chemical offerings.
Midland,
Texas: SNF, a global
leader in water-soluble polymers, has announced the acquisition of Obsidian
Chemical Solutions (Obsidian), a rapidly growing provider of specialty chemical
solutions for completion operations in the oil and gas sector.
Headquartered in Midland, Texas,
Obsidian has built a strong presence in the Permian Basin with one of the
region’s largest bulk storage capacities and a robust manufacturing footprint.
Its portfolio includes customized chemical formulations for stimulation,
acidizing, drill-out, cementing, and produced water treatment, technologies
designed to enhance asset integrity and optimize production efficiency.
The acquisition will expand SNF’s
capabilities to deliver faster, more efficient service and broaden its product
offering to oil and gas customers. “SNF Oil & Gas is committed to
strengthening our infrastructure and service capabilities to meet evolving
customer needs,” said Brian Satterfield, Vice President of SNF Oil
& Gas. “The acquisition of Obsidian Chemical Solutions underscores our
dedication to providing innovative, tailored solutions that drive performance
and reliability in the oil and gas industry.”
Integration of Obsidian into SNF’s Oil
& Gas business will begin immediately, with a detailed timeline to be
shared with customers and partners in the coming months.
According to TechSci
Research, the
acquisition of Obsidian Chemical Solutions by SNF is poised to bring notable
benefits to the chemical industry, particularly in the oil and gas sector. By
combining SNF’s global expertise in water-soluble polymers with Obsidian’s
strong regional presence and specialization in completion chemicals, the deal
strengthens the availability of advanced, tailored chemical solutions. This
integration will enhance efficiency in production processes, improve asset
integrity, and support more sustainable water treatment practices, aligning
with industry demands for performance and reliability. Additionally, Obsidian’s
established bulk storage and manufacturing infrastructure in the Permian Basin
provides a strategic advantage, ensuring faster delivery and scalability of
chemical products. The move is also expected to stimulate innovation, as SNF
leverages Obsidian’s portfolio of customized formulations to address evolving
operational challenges in stimulation, acidizing, cementing, and produced water
treatment. Overall, the acquisition will not only expand the range of solutions
available to oil and gas operators but also reinforce the chemical industry’s
role in enabling higher productivity, operational efficiency, and long-term
sustainability across energy value chains.