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GILSONITE ADDS PERFORMANCE
American Gilsonite Company is the world’s only supplier of Gilsonite®, a naturally occurring hydrocarbon resin (uintaite). With a number of unique chemical properties and physical characteristics, Gilsonite improves the performance of many critical materials and applications.
The strength, flexibility, extreme light weight and environmental safety of Gilsonite make it a superior additive for cementing and drilling fluids in the oilfield, as well as improving performance and quality in asphalt, inks, paints, stains, construction materials and foundry castings.
Gilsonite is only found in our mines in Northeastern Utah. If it doesn’t come from American Gilsonite Company, it isn’t Gilsonite.
What is gilsonite®?
Gilsonite® is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon resin with properties that enhance the performance of critical applications across multiple industries.
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Gilsonite® is in demand around the globe

Our Innovation Center develops industry-leading products and provides unmatched support to solve complex drilling fluids and cementing challenges.
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do.
Oil & gas applications
Industrial applications
Making history
American Gilsonite Company has been making history for over 125 years, providing for the needs of a broad spectrum of industries with ongoing innovations.