Chemistry in Oil & Gas Production

Fall 2026 Chemistry Seminar

Eric Nelson

Vice President of Technology

Creedence Energy Services

Williston, ND

Presents:

“Chemistry in Oil & Gas Production”

Friday, Oct. 16, at 12:20 p.m.

Abbott Hall Room 138

Bio: Eric P. Nelson serves as Vice President of Technology at Creedence Energy Services, a leading, privately held production chemical company in the United States. There, he leads the technical and technology teams focused on the company’s technology innovation and strategic initiatives. His team is a driving force behind technical development, advanced solution creation, a commitment to excellence, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Eric is the proud husband of Anna Nelson, Executive Director of Williston Economic Development. He is also a University of North Dakota alumnus and an active community member in the Williston area, engaged in several organizations and service efforts.

Abstract: Nearly every barrel of oil depends on solving a chemistry problem. Eric P. Nelson, VP of Technology at Creedence Energy Services, will explain how chemists handle scale, corrosion, H₂S, and flow problems from the wellhead to the pipeline. He'll connect each one to fundamental chemistry and describe career paths in the field. He'll close with enhanced oil recovery in the Bakken, where chemistry is working to recover the ~90% of oil that current methods leave behind.