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Haelixa LLC develops DNA-based tracing and tagging technology to support the energy industry. It offers water and oil tracers that can be used to characterize and monitor oil or geothermal reservoirs by tracking the movement of fluids in the subsurface; groundwater tracing solutions; product identification solutions that increases supply chain transparency and sustainability, identification and prevention of counterfeiting, and other irregularities. The company also offers customized solutions for specific demands and applications. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Zürich, Switzerland.

X-Chem LLC, founded in 1982 and based in Dallas, Texas, specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for the maintenance, production, completion, and stimulation of oil and gas wells, as well as pipelines. The company offers a wide range of production chemicals, including emulsion breakers, corrosion inhibitors, and scale inhibitors, along with products for water treatment, surfactants, and microbiocides. Additionally, X-Chem supplies pipeline chemicals, frac additives, and drilling additives. The company's laboratory services include various analytical techniques to support monitoring and problem-solving for its clients. With a presence in major producing areas across North America, X-Chem serves a diverse customer base that includes both large multinational corporations and small independent producers, addressing their specific needs with a focus on innovation and environmentally friendly solutions. The company operates multiple locations, ensuring efficient service and support for onshore and offshore operations.

Kel-Tech, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemical products tailored for the oil and gas industry, specifically serving production, field stimulation, and drilling applications. Founded in 1983 and based in Midland, Texas, the company offers a diverse range of products, including scale inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors, surfactants, demulsifiers, biocides, and paraffin compounds. With additional customer service centers located in Big Lake and Coahoma, Texas, Kel-Tech has established itself as a key supplier in the Permian Basin and throughout the onshore United States. As of October 2016, Kel-Tech operates as a subsidiary of Clariant AG, enhancing its capabilities and market reach in the specialty chemicals sector.

BioSpectrum, Inc. discovers and develops products for the life sciences industry based on natural products. The company manufactures ingredients for the cosmetic and personal care industry. Its products include products for beneficial effects on stem cells; mixed compounds for special biological purposes; single and blended extracts from marine plants.

Plastichemix Industries produces masterbatches in India. The company offers white, black, additive, and color masterbatches; fillers; compounds; and mono-concentrates. Its products are used for various films, compounding, and blow and injection-molding in the plastic processing industry.

Süd-Chemie is a global leading specialty chemicals company. The common denominator of all Süd-Chemie products is the efficient use of natural resources to enhance the quality of life for humans and the environment. Key markets served by its Adsorbents Division include the consumer goods, packaging and foundry industries, as well water treatment. Products manufactured by the Catalysts Division offer solutions for the chemical, petrochemical and refinery industries, for energy storage, hydrogen production and off-gas purification. The main focus of Süd-Chemie’s industrial biotechnology activities is on bio-catalysis and bio-refining. The company develops energyefficient processes for the manufacture of biomass-based chemicals and fuels. Süd-Chemie has for instance developed a process which uses enzymatic hydrolysis followed by fermentation to produce second generation cellulosic bio-ethanol from wheat straw or other agricultural production residue.