Catalysts

Digital Exclusive: Mercaptan recombination in naphtha hydrotreating units: A startup challenge

This article presents a case study of a troubleshooting experience at two Saudi Aramco facilities, where a comprehensive investigation was conducted to identify the root causes of the off-spec products. The investigation aimed to develop strategies to mitigate the effects of mercaptan recombination

Ketjen completes expansion of its Bayport ZSM-5 facility

Ketjen Corporation proudly marked the official inauguration and ribbon-cutting of its newly expanded ZSM-5 manufacturing plant in Bayport, Texas (U.S.).

Amogy and KBR sign MoU to advance ammonia-to-hydrogen solutions

The collaboration will focus on expanding pathways for global decarbonization through ammonia cracking and involve evaluating and advancing ammonia cracking catalyst applications to accelerate ammonia’s role as a hydrogen carrier.

Sanctions-hit Nayara seeks Indian govt help to get refinery repair equipment

The private refiner has approached the Centre for High Technology, an advisory body under India's oil ministry, seeking assistance in sourcing specialized equipment, catalysts and other raw materials.

Ecovyst announces agreement to sell its Advanced Materials & Catalyst segment to Technip Energies for $556 MM

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.

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.