About TEXXCHEM
CHEMISTRY, ENGINEERED BY OPERATORS
TexxChem LLC is headquartered in Boerne, TX, outside San Antonio. We formulate and manufacture proprietary additive packages for performance acids used in oil & gas and industrial applications.
WHO WE ARE
Field-Proven Chemistry, Backed by Deep Technical Leadership
Our team blends chemical engineering, nuclear discipline, offshore safety leadership, and decades of production-enhancement research. TexxChem additive packages are formulated by people who have designed, sold, and pumped acid systems across the world's most demanding basins.
HEADQUARETR
Boerne, Texas
Outside San Antonio the heart of Texas energy country.
LEADERSHIP
THE PEOPLE BEHIND TEXXCHEM
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CHANCE RICHIE
Chance holds an MBA and B.S. in Chemical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, and a Masters in Environmental Engineering (focus in water chemistry) from Columbia University. Chance is also a DOE Certified Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors) and is a veteran of the Navy's submarine force (USS Alabama).
Chance is a pioneer in the application of unique chemistries across multiple basins, having sold environmental oilfield service and chemical companies to Waste Management, Inc. and Golden Gate Capital.
PRESIDENT
PAUL LIBERATO
Paul brings decades of leadership in offshore safety, having served as President and CEO of Billy Pugh Company, a recognized leader in offshore safety equipment.
Paul is recognized for his expertise in global sales, product innovation, building strong industry partnerships, and his commitment to safety earning the US Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service Award. He is responsible for establishing distributor relationships both domestically and internationally, bringing extensive global experience from his years at Billy Pugh.
Paul is dedicated to driving growth and delivering customer-focused solutions at TexxChem.
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SENIOR TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
LEONARD KALFAYAN
Leonard has a B.A. Degree in Chemistry from Occidental College in Los Angeles, California, and a M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University. He is the Principal of Kalfayan Consulting, LLC. He retired after 14 years with the Hess Corporation as Principal Advisor, Production Enhancement, and Head of Production Engineering and Stimulation.
He has broad global experience in the oil, gas and geothermal industries, primarily in production enhancement, new technology development and implementation, technical support and business development. He is a past SPE Distinguished Lecturer and SPE Distinguished Member. He is the author of over 30 SPE and other journal publications and holds 13 U.S. patents. He is also the author of the book Production Enhancement with Acid Stimulation (in its 2nd edition), co-author of the book The Energy Imperative, and co-editor and chapter author for the SPE Monograph: Acid Stimulation.
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HEADQUARTERS
TexxChem LLC
Boerne, Texas · USA
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