Industrial Cleaning for Midstream and Refinery Oil and Gas Facilities

Sierra Chemicals specializes in all facets of modern industrial cleaning processes including fin fan cleaning, hydroblasting and chemical circulation services for the midstream oil and gas industry.

About Us

Our Services

Services

Restore efficiency. Reduce energy use and emissions.

Sierra Chemicals is an experienced provider of safe, thorough cleaning for midstream assets during routine maintenance, turnarounds and emergencies. Our customized, problem-solving approach to industrial cleaning is designed to resolve your specific challenges and avoid costly downtime.

Fin Fan Cleaning

The toughest fin fan fouling problems, be it organic or mineral scale, are solved with are solved with our rapidly biodegradable E-6 industrial cleaner, which meets the rigorous requirements of Green Seal™ Standard GS-37 for Cleaning Products.

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Hydroblasting

Explore our automated or robotic safe, cost-effective solutions for restoring the efficiency of heat exchangers, tanks, pipes and other essential equipment.

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Chemical Circulations

Browse our customizable methods of cleaning complete dehydration systems, complete amine systems, contactors, reboilers, plate and frame exchangers and more.

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Why Us

Why Sierra Chemicals?

Partner with an Industrial Cleaning Company Committed to Cost-Effective, Environmentally Friendly Cleaning.

Environmental Impact

Effective industrial cleaning is critical to the efficient operation of your facility to minimize energy use and meet emissions standards. In addition, we are the first and only industrial cleaning company to offer a Green Seal Certified chemical, our high-performance E-6 foaming surfactant.

Safety & Compliance

Our policies and procedures are rigorous and consistent, to ensure safety and quality on every project. Foremen and technicians are trained at our own fully operational training facility in Houston, Texas.

ROI Analysis

We offer comprehensive airflow analysis, heat tracing, and ROI analysis of your cleaning project. Temperature tests may also be provided. Increased air flow means increased efficiency. Temperature tests may also be provided.

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Who We Work With

A Valued Industrial Cleaning Partner

Sierra Chemicals is a preferred vendor for many major oil companies. In 2018, our customer ExxonMobil spotlighted Sierra Chemicals in their sustainability report, based on our industrial cleaning work in two of their Texas refineries. We collaborate with our customers to understand their needs. Whether you are a next customer or one of our many returning customers, we will custom-design a plan to meet your challenges. After the project, we’ll evaluate its impact and ask for your feedback.

Our Story

What We Do

Sierra Chemicals was established in 1995 to solve customers’ industrial cleaning challenges and improve process efficiency. Through technical expertise and decades of experience, we find innovative ways to solve complex problems.

Testimonials

What our customers have to say

“They were professional, courteous and did everything that was asked of them from a safety and quality aspect. The jobs were planned appropriately and went smoothly. The follow up call after the work was complete was good as well. I would recommend Sierra Chemicals to anyone who has fin fan cleaning needs.”

– Plant Manager, MPLX Plant | PA

“Our 2021 turnaround was one of the largest midstream TARs in 2021. Sierra used 2D/3D waterjetting technology to clean some of our most difficult and largest vessels in our plant. From Sierra’s clean-in-place chemical circulations to their waterjetting technology, we were pleased with results from their cleaning techniques. Sierra not only finished within schedule but under budget.”

– Leading North Dakota (Bakken) Midstream Provider

“Sierra Chemicals was our first call when we needed help with a plate and fin exchanger that was plugged up. Our exchanger was completely clogged with a mixture of mol sieve dust and heavy hydrocarbons. For us to replace this exchanger, it would involve waiting for 7 months just for the parts to be manufactured at a cost of $500,000, plus an estimated loss of revenue of over $4 million with the plant shutdown it would entail.

Sierra worked with us to come up with a cost-effective solution that was tailored to our needs. Sierra had the system cleaned & flushed with methanol and turned back over to us in just 12 hours. Thanks to Sierra’s chemical cleaning, we were able to extend the lifespan of the exchanger and avoid a costly unplanned shutdown.”

– Senior Engineer
Major Midstream Facility, Williston, ND

“Being that every location was different, Sierra did a fantastic job understanding all needs of the project. They took care of providing access to elevated areas, providing access to a fresh water source and the containment and disposal of the spent fluid. Sierra conducted pre and post-service calls with us to make sure all portions of the project were handled properly and came in under budget. We were proud to nominate them as a supplier of the year in result of their performance.”

– Major Gas Plant Operations Marcellus/Utica