Richard Wheeler

Richard leads Sunita Hydrocolloids Inc. (USA) as Director of Technology, overseeing product innovation in hydraulic fracturing, cementing and acidizing chemistry for North and South American markets. With over two decades of hands-on experience in the oil & gas industry, he is the technical authority behind the content published on our blogs and news section.

A chemical engineer by training and a recognized voice in the field, Richard holds 10+ U.S. patents and has co-authored 20+ technical papers presented at major industry platforms like the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). His expertise spans guar based gelling agents, crosslinkers, breakers and advanced polymer technologies.

At Sunita Hydrocolloids Inc. (USA), Richard leads R&D and plays an active role in content strategy, technical validation and editorial oversight. Every article published under his name is either written by him or reviewed in collaboration with him for the reflection of real world application, technical accuracy and industry relevance. This alignment between field expertise and educational content helps our readers stay informed and confident in the insights we publish – reinforcing Sunita Hydrocolloids Inc. (USA) commitment to transparency, innovation and trust.

Discover Insights: Articles and Contributions by Richard Wheeler at Sunita Hydrocolloids Inc.

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The oil and gas industry is the bedrock of global energy infrastructure, powering economies and d...
Dwindling flow rates from a once-productive well? It's a common headache in the oil and gas game....
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