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Catalysts

Mexico's Energy Secretary authorizes the construction of country's first catalyzer plant

During the 58th Anniversary celebration of the Mexican Petroleum Institute, Rocío Nahle García, the head of Mexico's  Energy Secretary, announced the commencement of construction for the nation's first Catalyzer Plant as a vital component of Mexico's energy policy.

Evonik expands catalyst production in China

Evonik Industries has completed the relocation and expansion of its precious metal powder catalyst plant in Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park (SCIP).

Marathon's Galveston Bay, Texas FCC remains shut

The gasoline-producing FCC at Marathon Petroleum's 593,000 bpd Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas City, Texas, remained shut.

Refineries’ pandemic turmoil—KNPC’s gasoline demand: Opportunities and challenges

Kuwait National Petroleum Co.: Matar, M. B.  |  Alqallaf, D. A.  |  Alesmail, I.  |  Al-Mutairi, F.

The COVID-19 pandemic is regarded as one of the most exceedingly difficult challenges faced in the oil and gas industry's history.

Racing to find the right separation technology

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems: V. Scalco

The global pandemic, economic slowdown and instability caused by regional conflicts have significantly impacted the approximately 735 petroleum refineries worldwide.

Advanced integral vanadium-trapping technology for FCC catalysts

W.R. Grace & Co.: Kundu, S.  |  Cipriano, B.  |  Bougrat, L.  |  Holder, D.  |  Cooper, C.

Transportation fuel demand is predicted to peak in the next 10 yr–20 yr. This is being driven by efforts to improve the fuel efficiency of vehicles as well as a decline in the demand for fuel in mature economies.

Evonik to supply catalyst for new Röhm MMA plant

Evonik has signed an agreement to scale up and produce custom catalyst for Röhm’s new methyl methacrylate production plant in Bay City, Texas, USA, which is due to be opened in 2024.

Digital Exclusive: Refineries’ pandemic turmoil—KNPC’s gasoline demand: Opportunities and challenges

Kuwait National Petroleum Co.: Matar, M. B.  |  Alqallaf, D. A.  |  Alesmail, I.  |  Al-Mutairi, F.

In this exclusive digital article, KNPC provides a comprehensive analysis of the difficulties and challenges that the company experienced during the COVID-19 epidemic and how its refineries adapted during this challenging time.

Developments in reforming catalysts: A never-ending story

Even in the context of the energy transition—with gasoline demand expected to decline—the catalytic reforming process will continue to be a key process in refineries around the world to produce high-octane gasoline and aromatics.

Development and commercialization of an olefins removal catalytic technology

Reliance Industries Ltd.: Mantri, K.  |  Reddy, J. K.  |  Sidhpuria, K. B.  |  Jasra, R. V.  |  Sapre, A. V.

Aromatics—specifically, benzene, toluene and xylenes (BTX)—are the basic building blocks for most petrochemical derivatives and commodities chemicals.