About Merichem | Proven Technology and Caustic Solutions

Our Focus Is You

With an extensive history of providing spent caustic services, process technology, engineering, and equipment to the oil and gas industry, there are few problems we haven’t solved. Even so, we treat every challenge as unique and strive to provide our customers with optimal solutions. We listen, think and innovate in a responsive manner with the intent of building relationships that endure. Our approach has resulted in Merichem’s ongoing evolution.

Built on Sustainability

We are a leader in the beneficial reuse and recycling of spent caustics, turning would-be waste into valuable and viable commodities for our customers. We’re committed to operating in a safe, responsible and cost-effective manner—and we’ve proven it daily.

Company History

Founded in 1945, Merichem^® has a long relationship within the oil and gas industry as well as a long history of innovation. We pioneered the recovery of cresylic acids from heavy FCC spent caustics and in the 70s, invested in our own barges, developed our revolutionary FIBER FILM^® extraction process and acquired the John T. Files Technical Center for its research and development initiatives. Acquisitions and steady global growth followed, as we expanded our capabilities to include chemical manufacturing as well as fabrication capabilities for our modules and proprietary equipment. Following the divesture of the technology and catalyst business, Merichem Company will continue to execute on its strategic vision, further cementing our leadership position in caustic services.