Hydrate inhibitors are chemical substances or devices that are designed to control the formation of hydrates during the process of natural gas production. Natural gas hydrates are ice-like solids that form when natural gas and free water are combined at low temperature and high pressure. It is formed at a gas or an oil condensate well.

Hydrate inhibitors aid in reducing hydrate plugs and line blockages, which occur due to hydrate formation. Hydrate inhibitors are used where ... Read more