Catalysts
Gevo, Axens form alliance to accelerate SAF commercialization
Gevo, Inc. and Axens have formed a new strategic alliance to accelerate the development and commercialization of sustainable aviation fuel using the ethanol-to-jet pathway.
thyssenkrupp Uhde and Novonesis launch innovative enzymatic esterification technology
thyssenkrupp Uhde, a major chemical technology solution provider, in partnership with Novonesis, a pioneer in enzymatic technology, have launched their joint offering: uhde® enzymatic esterification.
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.
- BPCL and National Sugar Institute collaborate to advance sweet sorghum as a sustainable biofuel source 2/21
- Resynergi secures $18 MM to accelerate plastic recycling innovation 2/21
- LiqTech receives supplier approval for water treatment system for WinGD dual-fuel engine 2/21
- Japan's Eneos shuts 141,000-bpd Sakai CDU after a fire 2/21
- Russia's idle oil refining capacity estimated 82% up in February 2/21
- U.S. refiners mull switch to alternative lighter crudes amid Trump tariff fears 2/21
