Catalysts
Khwarizmi reforming catalysts in both mega modules of Kharrazi unit, Mobarakeh Steel Co.
This operation was carried out under unique conditions, as the Kharrazi A Mega Module was the first unit in the country to be designed and executed with a change in reformer tube size from 10 in. to 11 in.
Ketjen introduces new breakthrough catalyst that mitigates the effects of iron poisoning in FCCUs
Ketjen Corporation has launched SaFeGuard™, a new catalyst technology designed to address iron poisoning in FCC units.
TotalEnergies Texas (U.S.) refinery begins small crude unit overhaul
TotalEnergies began a planned 60-day overhaul on the small crude distillation unit (CDU), along with a reformer and hydrotreaters at its 238,000-bpd Port Arthur, Texas refinery.
Drop-in solutions and digital catalyst insights to enhance the profitability and sustainability of syngas plants
This article details the advancements in the authors’ company’s plus catalyst series of syngas catalysts that improve efficiency, sustainability and profitability in ammonia, methanol and hydrogen production.
Unlock dewaxing performance with a selective dewaxing catalyst in fossil and renewable fuels service
To address various challenges, the authors’ company has developed a selective dewaxing catalyst suitable for fossil feeds, co-processing and 100% renewable services. This article details this novel technology.
Boosting butylenes production from an FCCU through an HBC catalyst technology
Based on the generation and conversion mechanism of butylenes during the FCC process, this article details the design, development and commercial trials of the latest high-butylenes selectivity catalysts (HBC) series catalysts boosting butylenes without compromising gasoline yield. Its potential to increase butylenes has been confirmed through laboratory evaluation and commercial trial results.
Johnson Matthey’s tech enables successful start-up of the world’s largest single-train methanol plant
Johnson Matthey announced that the three methanol production trains of Inner Mongolia Baofeng Coal-based New Materials Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group, were successfully commissioned in November 2024, February 2025 and March 2025, respectively.
New catalyst breakthrough could make clean ammonia easier to produce
A new study offers a more efficient, greener method for making ammonia using only nitrogen from the air and water, with help from electricity.
Sasol commits to next-generation catalyst supply for e-SAF pioneer INERATEC
Sasol Chemicals and German startup INERATEC have signed a Letter of Intent, committing to the supply of Sasol’s next generation catalyst as soon as the development cycle is completed in 2026.
New protein-based system enables plastic recycling with reusable enzymes
In this new study, scientists have introduced an innovative strategy to trap these enzymes within nanoscale protein compartments produced naturally by bacteria, simplifying their use and extending their functional lifespan.
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