MICROMOLES
About Micromoles
SINCE 2008, MANUFACTURING AND DEVELOPING CHEMISTRY FOR OIL & GAS — WITH ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AT THE CORE OF EVERY PRODUCT WE MAKE.
MicroMoles is an Argentine company founded in 2008, specialized in the manufacturing and distribution of chemical solutions for the Oil & Gas industry. We started by importing a single product, and we haven't stopped since: we developed proprietary products, built a microencapsulation plant, set up our own R&D laboratory, and expanded operations to Latin America, the United States, and the Middle East.
Today we hold ISO 9001 certification (TÜV Rheinland), operate our own encapsulation technology, and maintain strategic alliances with world-class companies. But what we value most is something simpler: the trust we've built with every client over the years.
SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY STAGE OF THE OPERATION
We develop and manufacture chemical products to optimize every stage of oil and gas well operations — from hydraulic fracturing to production — with proprietary formulations, permanent stock, and in-field technical support.
WHEREVER YOU ARE, WE DELIVER.
ARGENTINA
In Argentina, we sell and distribute directly to Oil & Gas companies — no intermediaries, with our own stock in Buenos Aires and Neuquén. That translates into better pricing, faster response, and a closer technical relationship.
LATIN AMERICA
In Latin America, we operate through exclusive, specialized distributors in each market, ensuring local presence backed by MicroMoles' technical expertise and quality standards.
UNITED STATES, MEXICO, AND THE MIDDLE EAST
The same exclusive representation model now extends to the United States, Mexico, and the Middle East — a reflection of the growth and trust our products have earned beyond the region.
VISION - MISSION - VALUES
From the very beginning, MicroMoles has had one clear purpose: to deliver the best chemical solutions for the Oil & Gas industry, in harmony with the environment and with a genuine focus on client benefit.
We constantly seek new technologies — domestic and international — to broaden and improve our offering, adapting it to the real needs of each operation. We keep our clients informed about the latest technical and commercial developments in the sector, because we believe that a well-informed client makes better decisions.
We are not simply product vendors. Every sale is oriented toward generating concrete value for the operator.
VISION
To be a leading provider of advanced chemical solutions for Oil & Gas — in Argentina and internationally — in constant pursuit of new technologies and committed to environmental responsibility.
Our MISSION:
• To advise and support our clients, keeping them technically and commercially up to date on all the products and solutions we offer.
• To continuously incorporate and adapt the latest scientific and technological innovations in the Oil & Gas industry, keeping our offering at the forefront.
• To guarantee permanent stock availability to meet our clients' operational needs — without delays or interruptions.
• To develop and supply high-performance chemical solutions in harmony with the environment.
VALUES
• Specialization: We focus on a limited number of market segments to develop deep expertise and a truly differentiated offering.
• Client satisfaction: We seek to increase our clients' value through the best quality/price ratio, with products and services that generate real operational benefit.
• Results-oriented: Maximizing profit is not our primary goal — it is the outcome of doing our job well and growing alongside our clients.
• Anticipation: We get ahead of problems and opportunities within our field of expertise, offering solutions before they become emergencies.
• Environmental care: The products we develop and commercialize actively replace less environmentally friendly alternatives, because sustainability is part of our value proposition.
• Ethics and integrity: Ethics guides every commercial, technical, and human decision within our organization.
COMPANY HISTORY
2008 — The Origins
When Halliburton's patent on Tetramethyl Ammonium Chloride (TMAC) expired, Sachem Inc. — the world's largest producer of this compound — entrusted MicroMoles with developing the Argentine market.
TMAC represented a fundamental change in well services: it allowed for the replacement of Potassium Chloride (KCl) with a ready-to-use liquid clay inhibitor in quantities 10 times smaller. The result was more efficient operation and an equivalent reduction in chlorine incorporated into the formation — a significant technical and environmental advancement for the industry.
With the import of the first container of TMAC from the USA, MicroMoles began operations, focusing exclusively on Oil & Gas, serving well service and drilling mud companies. From that first shipment to the present day, we have never stopped delivering this product.
MicroMoles established itself as the exclusive distributor of Sachem Inc. products for Argentina and Latin America.
2010 — Friction Reducers for Vaca Muerta
MicroMoles establishes a strategic alliance with Geosafe Chemicals (USA) for the development of friction reducers for hydraulic fracturing.
Working with the actual formula of YPF's flowback water from Vaca Muerta, both companies jointly develop SlikFlow HiSalt and SlikWater HiSalt — friction reducers with high salt tolerance that allow operation with 100% recycled water. A concrete technical and environmental advancement: less fresh water consumption, the same friction reduction performance.
2013 — Restructuring and New Strategic Direction
MicroMoles restructures its ownership. Diana Cantor and Néstor Diego Méndez become managing partners and define a new business plan focused exclusively on chemical products for oil and gas well production.
As part of this vision, an import substitution plan was initiated: MicroMoles began evaluating the possibility of manufacturing chemical products in Argentina—the first step toward what years later would become its own plant and R&D laboratory.
2015—Portfolio Expansion
MicroMoles added the distribution of Barite (density 4.2) from Bolivia, and Boric Acid and Borax produced domestically—expanding its offerings to include key inputs for drilling and completion fluids.
2016—New Representations and First Step Toward In-House Manufacturing
MicroMoles added the distribution and representation of ceramic propants from Carbo Ceramics (USA), and Ammonium Polysulfide from MPR Services for cyanide control in refineries and amine and glycol recovery systems in gas plants.
In parallel, and as a result of the import substitution plan initiated in 2013, MicroMoles secured a technology transfer agreement for the manufacture of solid inhibitors. Specialized machinery is imported from the USA, and construction begins on the first microencapsulation plant in the Canning Industrial Park, Buenos Aires—a milestone marking MicroMoles' transformation from distributor to manufacturer.
2017—Own Plant Operational: MicroMoles Now Manufacturing in Argentina
The assembly and installation of the company-owned plant in the Canning Industrial Park, Buenos Aires, is completed. MicroMoles takes a decisive step: it begins locally producing both liquid additives and microencapsulated solid inhibitors—using technology transferred from the USA and adapted to the needs of the Argentine market.
The company-owned plant marks the beginning of a new stage: greater quality control, increased responsiveness, and the ability to develop and adjust proprietary formulations according to the specific requirements of each client and well. A dedicated laboratory for quality control and new product development is also incorporated—the foundation of the R&D area, which would continue to grow in the following years.
2024 — We tripled our production capacity
MicroMoles installed a second production line for solid microencapsulated chemicals at its Canning plant, tripling the installed capacity of the original line. The expansion also incorporates an automated bagging system for particulate solids, improving operational efficiency and the consistency of the final product.
2024 — ISO 9001 Certification
After much hard work and dedication, MicroMoles obtained ISO 9001 certification (TÜV Rheinland) for its production, marketing, and distribution processes for chemicals used in oil and gas wells.
This achievement reflects the entire team's commitment to quality, consistency, and continuous improvement—and allows us to offer each customer the guarantee that behind every product there is an audited and controlled process.
2024 — Expansion of the R&D Laboratory
At MicroMoles, we continue to invest in innovation: we've expanded our R&D laboratory and incorporated new, state-of-the-art equipment, enhancing our capacity to develop increasingly efficient chemical products and solutions tailored to the real needs of each operation.
A larger, better-equipped laboratory means faster responses, more precise formulations, and a greater capacity to meet the technical challenges of a constantly evolving industry.
2024/2025 — New Technologies: Nanoparticles and Cutting-Edge Solutions
In our ongoing pursuit of innovation, we've added technologies from two world-class companies to our portfolio: PureChem Services, renowned for its expertise in chemical solutions for well production and treatment, and Nissan Chemical, a global leader in the development of nanoparticles for the Oil & Gas industry.
This integration allows us to offer high value-added alternatives — such as PROPCURE (on-the-fly sand resining) and MICROACTIVE NANO (surfactants with nanoparticles) — to optimize efficiency and productivity in the field, responding to the most demanding operational challenges in the industry.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
At MicroMoles, we understand that doing our job well goes beyond commercial results. We maintain a firm commitment to quality, environmental care, sustainability, and the safety and health of every person in our organization.
This commitment — sustained with effort, integrity, and consistency over the years — is the foundation of the reputation we have built, and which we protect with the same rigor we apply to every product we develop.
To uphold it, we operate under a Code of Ethics that governs all dimensions of our business: product development and commercialization, and our relationships with clients, suppliers, and staff. In July 2024, MicroMoles successfully completed the Phase II audit and obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification (TÜV Rheinland) — a milestone reflecting our entire team's commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
QUALITY POLICY
MICROMOLES S.R.L. undertakes to establish, implement and maintain its Quality Policy according to the following guidelines:
• Continuously improve the quality and excellence of the products and services offered, according to the needs of our clients and all interested parties.
• Optimize the use of human, economic and technological resources, management efficiency, the search for new and best practices, and organizational development to generate value and competitive advantages in the market.
• Assume the commitment to train your staff, motivating their performance, and promoting the professional and human development of our employees.
• Meet the legal requirements and other requirements related to the Quality of its products, complying with all applicable standards, laws and requirements.
• Communicate and disseminate this policy to its employees, suppliers, clients and other interested parties. This policy has been communicated to all levels of the company, ensuring their understanding and compliance with established guidelines.
We are proud to announce that Micromoles successfully passed the Phase II audit and obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification! 🎉💼 Thanks to the commitment of our team and our collaborators we are moving towards excellence! 💪🌟
ISO9001 CERTIFICATIONHEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT POLICY
MICROMOLES S.R.L. undertakes to establish, implement and maintain its Health, Safety and Environment Policy according to the following guidelines:
• Prioritize the health and safety of all employees and loved ones. Prevention, working safely and protecting people, facilities and the environment are necessary conditions for the development of our activities.
• Guarantee optimal working conditions and promote and protect physical and psychological well-being, providing an adequate and conducive work environment.
• Develop as an environmentally responsible company, seeking prevention and minimizing the environmental impacts derived from its activity, optimizing quality always in harmony with the environment.
• Meet legal requirements and other requirements related to Health and Safety at Work and the Environment, complying with all applicable standards, laws and requirements.
• Assume the commitment to train your staff in order to achieve these objectives, promoting compliance with the principles established in our Code of Ethics.
• Communicate and disseminate this policy to its employees, suppliers, clients and other interested parties. This policy has been communicated to all levels of the company, ensuring their understanding and compliance with established guidelines.
Néstor Diego Méndez
Socio Gerente
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Este Código de Ética, refleja los valores y principios éticos adoptados por Micromoles S.R.L. y tiene como fin orientar la conducta personal y profesional de todos sus empleados, independientemente de su cargo o función dentro de la empresa, regulará sus relaciones con compañeros de trabajo, clientes y la sociedad.
Los fundamentos que orientan este Código de Ética se originan en los principios de gestión que forman parte de nuestra cultura y ética empresarial.
Desde los inicios de su constitución, Micromoles S.R.L., consideró como principio básico de su actuación empresarial, el respeto a las leyes e instituciones del país, a la comunidad donde actúa y a las personas con quienes convive, a través de una conducta cimentada en altos valores éticos personales y profesionales, por parte de sus directivos, ejecutivos y empleados.
El constante crecimiento de las actividades de Micromoles es el resultado del esforzado y dedicado trabajo de todo su personal. La puesta en marcha de los nuevos proyectos, son una prueba del constante desarrollo de nuestra empresa.
Este desarrollo de Micromoles, en un ambiente de intensa actividad de inversión y construcción de nuevas instalaciones, demanda un sólido y transparente comportamiento ético de todos sus empleados en todos sus niveles jerárquicos.
Por ello este Código de Ética constituirá un instrumento útil para la toma de decisiones y cumplimiento de metas, así como para celar constantemente por nuestra conducta ética.
Néstor Diego Méndez
Socio Gerente
PLANT
In 2013, the change in the corporate composition of Micromoles S.R.L. promoted the development of a new business plan, which also started a plan to substitute imports, with the consequent evaluation of manufacturing chemical products in Argentina.
In 2016, Micromoles agreed with Geosafe on the transfer of technology for the manufacture of solid inhibitors and built its micro-encapsulation plant for liquids in the Canning Industrial Park. He imported from the USA part of the machinery required for the process.
At the beginning of 2017, the new own plant was installed in the country, with capacity for local chemical production: manufacture of liquid additives, and production of solid microencapsulated chemicals. Alternative capacity to manufacture solid-solid mixtures.
The assembly of the plant involved the development and installation of a line of processes for the production of micro and nano encapsulated with innovation technology, without precedents in Argentina.
PRODUCTION CAPACITY: FROM LAB TO INDUSTRIAL SCALE
Our process starts in the R&D laboratory, where every formulation is developed and validated before scale-up. From there, our plant allows us to operate at both scales: pilot batches for testing and fine-tuning, through to industrial volumes for large-scale operations. This flexibility allows us to accompany the client from the evaluation stage through to full field implementation — with no need to change supplier or formula.
TECNOLOGY
From day one, MicroMoles has worked with a clear purpose: to bring the best chemical solutions to our clients, keeping them at the forefront of technical and commercial developments in the sector.
Through our alliances with top-tier international companies, we have direct and continuous access to the innovations already being applied in the world's most demanding oil and gas fields — especially in the United States. This allows us to anticipate: proposing new products before problems escalate, and supporting implementation with the technical expertise required for correct and efficient application.
The constant search for and integration of new technologies and representations is not a growth strategy — it has been part of our identity since the very beginning.
LOGISTICS
Our team brings over 30 years of experience in domestic and international trade — an asset that translates into efficient, cost-effective logistics solutions tailored to each operation.
We know how to move products from any origin directly to the client's location, optimizing lead times and costs at every stage of the supply chain. Every logistical saving we generate is passed directly on to the client — because our structure is built to ensure product arrives in good condition, on time, and at the lowest possible cost.
REPRESENTATIONS
Incorporating new international representations is a central part of our strategy: it allows us to continuously diversify and improve our product and solution offering for clients.
Through our global partners, we have direct and ongoing access to the chemical innovations already being applied in the world's most advanced oil and gas fields. That access gives us a concrete advantage: we can propose new solutions before problems become critical, and provide the technical support needed for proper implementation in the field.
SACHEM Inc.
Founded in 1950, SACHEM Inc is a privately held, chemical science company. With a strong focus on the development of high purity, high performance produSACHEMcts and services for our high technology customers, we provide customized services, production and support to the global community.
SACHEM operates under world-class manufacturing standards at five facilities located in Austin (TX, USA), Cleburne (TX, USA), Zaltbommel (The Netherlands), Higashi Osaka (Japan), and Wuxi (China).
GEOSAFE Chemicals
Geosafe Chemicals was founded in 2003 with the purpose of providing environmentally friendly products to the oil and gas industry. The management of Geosafe has many years of research and experience in oil and gas well services, which comes from working in leading companies in the sector in the USA.
Geosafe products have been applied successfully for many years in U.S. Gulf of Mexico, U.S. Onshore, Canada, Mexico, South America, North Sea and Africa, among others.
Located in Texas, it has access to all new developments of raw materials and new materials with application in wells.
Equipetrol
Equipetrol is a highly diversified company in many activities related to the hydrocarbons industry. It is the first Bolivian company dedicated to the supply of oil equipment and services for the prospecting and exploitation of oil fields. Founded in 1958, it is today a leading company in services, sales and petroleum engineering.
http://www.equipetrol.com/
PureChem
PureChem Services, headquartered in Alberta, Canada, is a chemical solutions provider for the oil and gas industry. It offers a wide range of specialty chemicals for production, fracturing, and well treatment, with a focus on custom formulations that optimize operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Nissan Chemical American Corporation
Nissan Chemical America Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Nissan Chemical Corporation (Japan). It specializes in providing high-value-added chemical products. It supplies the Oil & Gas industry with nanoparticle-based additives, primarily colloidal silica, designed for stimulation and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) applications. These products improve fluid stability, control rheology, and reduce interaction with salts and contaminants, optimizing well productivity and extending the effectiveness of chemical treatments.