Bruno Lavandier

TIORCO was originally formed in 1977 to provide technology, products, services, and equipment for economically improving oil recovery for oil producers. Over the next 30 years, TIORCO expanded from a Rocky Mountain service company to international operations. By 2008, TIORCO's primary activities were focused on North and South America with projects also being managed in China, India and Russia. The acquisition of TIORCO by Nalco and subsequent joint venture with Stepan dramatically expanded TIORCO's reach and capabilities. Under the TIORCO brand, the joint venture provides energy producers worldwide with integrated oil recovery processes by leveraging: TIORCO's 30 years of experience in EOR polymer and reservoir expertise; Nalco's extensive reach in global upstream energy markets and BrightWater® technologies; and Stepan's global surfactant technology and manufacturing capabilities. The benefit to customers is a seamless sale and service channel and the first unified approach to the EOR market, enabling the identification, implementation and evaluation of solutions that optimize oil recovery.

Nalco Energy Services LP provides on-site water and process chemical treatment services to petroleum and petrochemical firms. The company is located in Sugar Land, TX.

Nalco Holding Co. provides water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protects people and vital resources. The firm also provides integrated water treatment and process improvement services for industrial and institutional applications, using technologically advanced solutions, combining chemical products and equipment, and consistent, reliable on-site service and expertise. The company was founded in November 2004 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.