Technology Platform AquaSulf-CK™

Technology Platform AquaSulf-CK™

Treat the problem at the source—and the entire refinery performs better.

AquaSulf-CK – Eliminating Sulfur at Its Source

A Breakthrough Process At the Wellstream

AquaSulf-CK is a breakthrough, patent-pending process that removes sulfur compounds directly at the wellstream—fundamentally transforming how the hydrocarbon industry manages corrosion, fouling, and downstream processing costs.

By eliminating H₂S, mercaptans, COS, and CS₂ at the earliest stage of production, AquaSulf-CK prevents the cascade of operational problems that traditionally propagate across gas plants, LNG facilities, refineries, and petrochemical units.

AquaSulf-CK Separator Process

What AquaSulf-CK Addresses

Sulfur-driven corrosion across pipelines, vessels, and process units

Amine system overload and accelerated solvent degradation

Excessive heat-stable salt (HSS) formation and reclaiming requirements

Fouling and plugging in exchangers, reboilers, and contactors

Increased severity in hydrotreating and sulfur recovery units (SRU)

Catalyst deactivation in hydrotreating and Claus systems

Environmental compliance risks from sulfur emissions

Downstream Operating
Problems Eliminated

Chronic corrosion and unplanned shutdowns
Amine foaming, contamination, and high filtration frequency
Reduced treating efficiency and off-spec products
High maintenance frequency and equipment replacement
Instability in gas sweetening, LNG, and refining operations

Costs Avoided
Across the Value Chain

Capital-intensive amine and sulfur recovery capacity expansions
High chemical consumption (amines, scavengers, inhibitors)
Frequent reclaiming, filtration, and waste disposal costs
Catalyst replacement and regeneration expenses
Energy penalties from overprocessing and inefficiencies
Environmental penalties and compliance costs
Refinery Upgrader

Unlock $6 Million Annual Savings

AquaSulf-CK can also be deployed within refinery limits—ideally in the tank farm—to improve the quality and processability of challenging crude oils with high sulfur content.

For a typical 100,000 BPD refinery, this upstream intervention can deliver estimated savings of ~$6 million per year, driven by:

Extended hydrodesulfurization catalyst life
Longer Claus catalyst performance cycles
Reduced load and stress on the amine system
Lower operating costs and improved overall unit reliability
AquaSulf-CK Refinery Upgrader Unit

"By removing sulfur compounds earlier in the value chain, AquaSulf-CK reduces downstream severity, stabilizes operations, and unlocks meaningful economic and operational benefits."

The Bottom Line

In short: treat the problem at the source—and the entire refinery performs better.