Shell Global Solutions wants to help refiners manage sulfur levels
Shell Global Solutions launched a sulfur technology platform at the European Refining Technology Conference (ERTC) Annual Meeting in Istanbul, Turkey. This solution aims to help refiners deal with more stringent limits expected on sulfur in retail and transportation fuels as the demand for these resources increases. Shell Global Solutions says that refiners using this sulfur technology platform can handle the ever-growing level of sulfur produced in refining processes to meet global emissions standards and product specifications despite processing heavier and more sour crudes.
The proposed sulfur technology platform, to maximize clean transportation fuels and meet emission specifications, starts with deep flash vacuum distillation technology. This technology cuts deeper into the bottom of the barrel, resulting in higher vacuum distillate yields compared to conventional vacuum units. This comprehensive platform encompasses a broad range of catalytic and technology solutions from Shell Global Solutions to deal with sulfur in any form (gas, liquid or solid). Through various alliances, the sulfur technology platform also provides integrated solutions, including revamps, such as vacuum gasoil units converted to mild hydrocracking, optimized hydrotreating of gasoline, kerosene and diesel components to low sulfur products and gas treating technologies to substantially reduce refinery emissions, while producing pelletized sulfur for further application.
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