Catalysts
E-Fuel producer INERATEC receives €70-MM commitment from EIB and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst have committed a €70-MM funding package through the EU-Catalyst Partnership to INERATEC, a Germany based e-Fuel company.
Ren-Gas selects MAN Energy Solutions’ methanation technology for its Tampere eMethane plant
MAN Energy Solutions will deliver a 50-MW methanation reactor for the Ren-Gas Tampere eMethane plant. The equipment delivery will consist of a catalytic methanation reactor, designed and manufactured at MAN Energy Solutions in Deggendorf, Germany.
Topsoe to provide technology to Chuangui Lingang New Energy's 300,000-tpy SAF/renewable diesel plant in China
Chuangui New Energy company will use Topsoe’s licensing and engineering design services and technologies, including its HydroFlex® technology, proprietary equipment and catalysts enabling production of SAF and renewable diesel starting from used cooking oil.
Synthetic graphite demand drives attractive techno-economics for coker upgrades
This article describes the economic opportunity that synthetic graphite demand growth presents for American and European refiners. It describes the conditions that best suit a plant to be considered for such a revamp. The article also discusses the modifications needed in capital equipment, process conditions and feedstock to execute this change, the typical capital expenditure required to materialize it, and the transformational gross profit enhancements that could result from these modifications, given the product slate upgrade.
Ebullated bed hydrocracking: A process and mechanical upset scenario
The purpose of this article is to describe, analyze and suggest some technical peculiarities and criticalities that can affect the operation and safety of ebullated bed hydrocracking technology units—a process and mechanical upset scenario during emergency shutdown.
Sensible diesel hydrotreating catalyst selection: An independent catalyst testing approach
This article presents a case study that illustrates how independent catalyst testing was utilized to identify the most effective diesel hydrotreating catalyst.
Hydrogen cyanide in amine systems
Mass transfer rate-based simulation has been used to study hydrogen cyanide ingress and accumulation in amine systems in unprecedented detail. In this article, the chemistry, prevention and possible mitigation using water washing arrangements and reflux purging are discussed quantitatively.
Deep Sky secures $40-MM grant from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to scale direct air capture
Deep Sky, the Quebec, Canada-based carbon removal project developer, has secured a $40-MM grant commitment from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst (Catalyst). The funds, subject to the satisfaction of funding conditions, will be allocated to the construction of Deep Sky Alpha (formerly Deep Sky Labs) and its associated research and testing of direct air capture (DAC) technologies.
Clariant EnviCat™ N2O-S catalyst reducing emissions at Sichuan Lutianhua nitric acid plant
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, has announced that its EnviCat N2O-S nitrous abatement catalyst is performing successfully at Sichuan Lutianhua's nitric acid plant and is projected to reduce annual emissions by 275,000 tons (t) of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2eq).
BASF unveils new HDPE brand Easiplas and HDPE construction milestones at Zhanjiang Verbund site
BASF has launched Easiplas, a new brand of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), alongside reaching significant construction milestones at the HDPE plant at the Zhanjiang Verbund site in China
- China's Wanhua Chemical starts operation at new east China cracker 4/4
- Brookfield Infrastructure announces the acquisition of Colonial Enterprises for $9 B 4/4
- PBF restarts some units at Martinez refinery after February fire; fire-damaged units remain shut 4/4
- Japan to curb gasoline prices from June to cushion U.S. tariff blow 4/4
- Evonik presents innovative "Debonding on Demand" concept for more sustainable bonding 4/3
- Oil, gas and refined product imports exempted from Trump’s sweeping tariffs 4/3
