Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction and environmental issues -- Water and gas control -- Scale control -- Asphaltene control -- Acid stimulation -- Sand control -- Control of naphthenate and other carboxylate fouling -- Corrosion control during production -- Gas hydrate control -- Wax (paraffin) control -- Demulsifiers -- Foam control -- Flocculants -- Biocides -- Hydrogen sulfide scavengers -- Oxygen scavengers -- Drag-reducing agents -- Appendix 1 : OSPAR environmental regulations for oilfield chemicals. "Modern production methods and environmental constraints demand chemical solutions. And as oil fields age, the need for chemicals for ensure steady production increases. Production Chemicals for the Oil and Gas Industry describes classes of production chemicals for use topside and downhole in the upstream oil and gas industry. It includes coverage of their mechanisms, deployment methods, and, where available, environmental properties." --Book Jacket.