Ole Red Hâ‚‚S Scavenger Media

The next evolution in Hâ‚‚S scavenging technology

Ole Red 1.1 and Ole Red XL are leading products in the field of hydrogen sulfide (Hâ‚‚S) removal. Developed by Ole Red Hâ‚‚S Scavenger, LLC, they offer reliable and effective solutions for treating gas and liquid streams, delivering significant advantages over traditional methods. With a foundation in decades of innovation and field-proven success, Ole Red represents the next evolution in Hâ‚‚S scavenging technology.

OLE RED 1.1

$0.50 / lb

Form

Granular

Color

Red

Nominal Size Range

4 – 10 mesh

Packing Density

68.9 – 75.9lb/ft³

Packaging

2,000 lb. bulk bags

Mgr. Suggested Retail Price

$0.50 / lb

OLE RED XL

$0.85 / lb

Form

Granular

Color

Red

Nominal Size Range

4 – 10 mesh

Packing Density

86.0 – 93.2lb/ft³

Packaging

2,500 lb. bulk bags

Mgr. Suggested Retail Price

$0.85 / lb

How It Works

Ole Red utilizes a proprietary Fe(OOH) iron oxide-based granular adsorbent designed for nonhazardous Hâ‚‚S removal. Gas is processed through Ole Red media, where Hâ‚‚S is chemically converted into stable, environmentally safe byproducts.

Reaction: Fe(OOH) + H₂S → FeS + 2H₂O

Key Benefits and Features

performance
High Efficiency

Exceptional Hâ‚‚S loading capacity and rapid reaction kinetics enable superior performance in a variety of vessel systems.

credit system
Low Operating Costs

Our American-based manufacturing and strategic control over key parts of our operation deliver exceptional cost efficiency and consistent performance.

enviroment safe
Environmentally Safe

Ole Red is nonhazardous, streamlining disposal and regulatory compliance.

continuous
Operational Simplicity

No pumps, no moving parts, and no real-time monitoring required—offering maximum uptime and reliability.

Applications

Ole Red is effective in natural gas processing, biogas upgrading, sour flare gas conditioning, and other industrial H₂S treatment applications—especially where water-saturated and hydrocarbon-rich gas streams are present.

Comparison with Alternatives

No Waste
Reacts only with H₂S—no reaction with CO₂ or water vapor.
No Utilities
Operates passively without electricity or instrumentation.
Non-Hazardous
Eliminates concerns associated with liquid chemical disposal or foaming.
Predictable
Stable reaction rates and minimal breakthrough risk under fluctuating flow or temperature.

Environmental Impact

Ole Red’s spent media is safe for landfill disposal in most jurisdictions. The stable iron sulfide (FeS) formed post-reaction poses no environmental hazards. Special consideration may be required if the gas stream contains heavy metals, chlorides, or other regulated species.

How Ole Red Successfully Treats Sour Flare Gas

Industry: Oil & Gas

Location: Divide County, ND
Application: Sour Flare Gas Capture and Conditioning

Challenge:

Energy company needed to treat sour flare gas from multiple production sites, with high Hâ‚‚S concentrations and complex hydrocarbon composition. The goal was to achieve non-detectable Hâ‚‚S levels to enable NGL recovery and power generation.

  • Elevated Hâ‚‚S levels requiring zero-tolerance performance
  • Rich gas stream saturated with water and heavy hydrocarbons
  • Underperforming prior scavenger systems that jeopardized project success
Solution:

Ole Red partnered with Bernie C. to re-engineer the treatment system. Over 90 days, the team:

  • Diagnosed root causes of failure in the original setup
  • Redesigned the system and optimized scavenger media chemistry

Validated performance through real-time monitoring and field testing

Results:
  • Hâ‚‚S consistently removed to below detection limits
  • Gas quality enabled stable NGL recovery and ICE engine fuel use
  • Transformed a failing project into a technical and financial success

“OLE RED remained behind us for the duration and played a key role in turning a project that was destined to fail into a technical and financial success. The collaboration, innovation, and commitment were second to none.”
— Bernie C., Fugitive Gas Solutions

Our 36-Year Commitment to Performance

At Ole Red, we do more than supply product—we bring decades of H₂S scavenging experience to help customers get the best possible performance from their applications. We take pride in being a knowledgeable, responsive partner that helps customers navigate challenges with real-world experience and sound technical judgment. 

Every application is different. Vessel design, operating conditions, gas composition, liquids, and other system variables all affect performance. That is why we work closely with customers to evaluate issues, share technical insight, and recommend practical, application-specific solutions where appropriate. 

When an application does not perform as expected, we stay engaged and work alongside the customer to understand the cause and identify the best path forward under the existing conditions. In appropriate situations, Ole Red may, in its discretion, offer commercial support, including product credits on future orders for the same application. We roll up our sleeves and work side-by-side with our customer to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it.

Disclaimer: Any technical guidance, recommendations, product credits, or other commercial accommodations are discretionary, application-specific, and do not constitute a performance warranty, guarantee, or continuing service obligation. Customers remain solely responsible for safe operation of their systems and should always follow their own internal safety policies, operating procedures, and applicable laws, regulations, and governmental requirements over any technical guidance or recommendations provided by Ole Red.