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.

Oil and gas operations rely on advanced chemical systems to protect assets, extend equipment life...
As the U.S. oil and gas sector faces rising complexity, tighter regulations and shifting producti...
Hydraulic fracturing depends on fluid performance and crosslinkers are the chemical additives tha...
Hydraulic fracturing drives US oil and gas output but the chemistry behind it often gets overlook...
Custom chemical formulation refers to the creation of chemical products designed to meet precise ...
Cementing plays a vital role in well construction, directly impacting long term wellbore integrit...
Downtime in oilfield operations can be a costly disruption. Every hour of halted production can t...
Cementing additives are critical when it comes to well construction. A cement additive is a chemi...
Oil and gas wells don’t succeed on drilling alone. The real test begins when it’s time to secure ...
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