Catalysts

Clariant to supply catalyst to SYPOX for world’s largest electric steam methane reformer

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.

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.

hte conducts research for JGC to advance decarbonization by identifying suitable catalysts for ammonia cracking

hte and JGC have collaborated on innovative technologies for converting ammonia into hydrogen. The goal of this contract research project conducted at hte’s laboratories was to advance decarbonization by identifying suitable catalysts for ammonia cracking.

Chemistry researchers publish paper in outlining more efficient photoredox catalysis system

Colorado State University (U.S.) researchers have published a paper in Science that describes a new and more efficient light-based process for transforming fossil fuels into useful modern chemicals.