Eliminating Symptoms.
Eliminating Causes.
CataKem delivers advanced, patent-pending technologies designed to eliminate the root causes of corrosion, fouling, and sulfur contamination across the hydrocarbon value chain. With over 30 years of field-proven innovation in gas treating, refining, and petrochemical systems, CataKem’s approach is fundamentally different: we do not treat symptoms—we eliminate the cause.
Our flagship platforms—CSP™ (Complete System Protection) and AquaSulf-CK™—are engineered to remove oxygen and sulfur at their source, stabilizing systems, improving reliability, and significantly reducing operating costs across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
Our Mission
"To transform hydrocarbon processing by eliminating oxygen and sulfur at their source—delivering stable, efficient, and cost-effective operations across critical systems."
Our Vision
"To lead a global shift from reactive treatment to root-cause elimination—setting a new standard for reliability, performance, and sustainability in the energy industry."
Core Values
Root-Cause Thinking
We focus on eliminating the underlying drivers of corrosion, fouling, and instability—not masking their effects.
Integrity First
We build long-term partnerships through honesty, transparency, and delivering what we promise—every time.
Performance Driven
Our technologies are designed to deliver measurable results: lower corrosion rates, reduced costs, and improved system stability.
Innovation with Purpose
Every solution we develop is grounded in real-world operational challenges and decades of field experience.
Global Impact
We are committed to improving efficiency, safety, and environmental performance across the global hydrocarbon industry.
30+ Years of Innovation in Oxygen Control
For more than three decades, the industry has worked to solve one of the most persistent challenges in gas treating: Oxygen-driven degradation in amine systems.
Early 1990s — The MEA → MDEA Transition
The shift to MDEA introduced new, interconnected challenges:
- Heat Stable Salts (HSS) accumulation
- Corrosion and fouling issues
- Increased operational and environmental costs
Mid-1990s — The Breakthrough
John Soria introduced ultra-fast oxygen control chemistry, marking a fundamental turning point.
Immediate formation prevention
Dramatic degradation reduction
1995 — Industry Validation
Following successful field trials, the technology was patented, leading to the development of AP-807, widely used today.
Evolutionary Milestone
1999–Present — Continuous Innovation
Platform: CSP™
Complete System Protection (CSP™) evolved as an advanced platform to:
- Instantly remove dissolved oxygen
- Prevent oxidative degradation
- Suppress HSS even at high levels (>10%)
- Promote Fe₃O₄ protective barrier
- Reduce polymerization and fouling
The Science is Clear
When oxygen is controlled: Corrosion decreases, solvent stability improves, and system performance becomes predictable.
Technical Services that Support Implementation
CataKem's service offering reinforces technical credibility and shows that the company can support diagnosis, optimization, training, and strategic implementation.
90+ Years Combined Field Experience
"We provide targeted optimization of amine systems to control corrosion, fouling, and contamination mechanisms at their source, achieving up to a 90% reduction in contamination-related costs."
Leadership Backed by Century of Expertise
Our company is built on the vision of industry-leading founders combining deep scientific knowledge with global operational experience.
JOHN SORIA
CEO, CATAKEM
The innovator behind ultra-fast oxygen control chemistry. With 45+ years of experience, John's 1990s breakthrough transformed amine system stability. He holds multiple international patents and leads the CSP™ platform.
PAUL WHITE
COO, CATAKEM
Global operational leader with 45+ years of experience. A specialist in resolving high-severity process challenges in complex refining environments, ensuring strategic execution of CataKem's root-cause elimination technologies.
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