Chevron Licenses Surfactant Tech to ZL Chemicals for Shale Recovery

Under the new agreement, ZL Chemicals will integrate Chevron’s surfactant technology into its portfolio under the Vantis brand. The rollout targets enhanced oil-recovery programs and well-optimization efforts, where the chemicals are used to improve resource extraction in difficult geological formations.

ZL President Echo Liu noted that the firm is positioned to manage the technology through its entire lifecycle, offering clients a scalable service that spans from initial lab evaluation to full-scale field execution.