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You need a partner with deep technological and research expertise with Drag Reducing Agents (DRA) to ensure that you can achieve optimal performance with the most reliable products.
Optimum Performance
LSPI products typically perform better than competitive offerings due to our full-service model including leading technology.
Dedicated Research Team and Facilities
LSPI operates the world’s foremost research and development center dedicated to drag reduction technology.
- Deep expertise in the synthesis of ultra-high molecular weight polymers, analysis of fuels and oils for the presence of flow improvers, and quality testing of flow improver products.
- The most comprehensive testing in the industry to investigate refinery impact and fuels quality performance.
- Dedicated research facilities that include 16 laboratories, pilot plant facilities, and a semi-works manufacturing unit.
- Robust team of researchers, scientists, and technical professionals with over 650 combined years in drag reduction experience.
- The most extensive DRA patent portfolio in the world with over 70 granted U.S. patents, numerous patents pending, as well as foreign equivalents to these patents.
A Long History of Innovation and Improvements
LSPI continues to be the global market leader in flow improver technology. With a long history of successes and a commitment to continual innovation and improvements.
- Commercialized the very first drag reducer for crude oil pipelines in 1979
- Created a new generation of suspension-based flow improvers in the 1990’s
- Invented and commercialized a suspension flow improver for refined pipeline applications in 1997
- Revolutionized the DRA market again in 2008 with the first flow improver for true heavy crude applications
- Continually investing in research and development to improve current products and innovate with new technologies
Learn more about our research and how it improves operations.
LiquidPower Specialty Products Inc. drag reducers are protected by patents in the United States.