17-12-2010

Topsoe will supply tail gas treatment catalysts to BASF

Haldor Topsoe has entered into an agreement with BASF’s Catalysts division on the marketing of Topsoe’s line of tail gas treatment catalysts for sulphur recovery units. Tail gas treatment catalysts are used to remove sulphur compounds as the last stage of a Claus sulphur recovery unit in order to meet local emission standards.

Tail gas treatment catalysts
The Haldor Topsoe products covered by this agreement are the TK-220 quadralobe extrudates, TK-222 rings, and TK-224 spheres. The agreement covers all regions of the world, with the exception of North America (USA, and Canada).

BASF will manage the business through its Adsorbents group, which is part of the Process Catalysts and Technologies business. The tail gas treatment catalysts associated with this agreement are complementary to BASF’s existing adsorbent product portfolio.

As part of this agreement, BASF will assume full responsibility for sales and distribution of the tail gas treatment catalysts in the territory.
 
Building on success
“With this agreement we expect to build on the success we have had with tail gas treatment catalysts in North America. BASF is recognised as a leader in Claus catalysts, and adding the Topsoe tail gas treatment catalysts enables BASF to design and offer custom packages for the complete sulphur recovery train,” said Barry Cooper, Vice President of Refinery Catalysts, Topsoe’s Catalyst Division. 
 
About Topsoe
Topsoe is a leading market player in the field of heterogeneous catalysis. Markets include oil refineries, chemical plants and the energy sector, where Topsoe’s catalysts and technologies ensure smooth-running and cost-efficient operations with optimal production results.

Topsoe has developed process technologies and catalysts for virtually all areas of hydroprocessing. Through Topsoe's extensive hydroprocessing research and development Topsoe offers a broad hydroprocessing catalyst portfolio and tailor-made technologies for revamps and grassroots units meeting all specific needs of the refiner.

A fundamental understanding of catalyst behaviour at the nanoscale enables us to continuously develop new and improved products to meet the needs of our clients. One recent development was Topsoe's BRIM™ catalyst preparation technology, which has led to a whole new generation of unmatched activity hydrotreating catalysts with great stability.

Topsoe has designed and licensed more than 100 hydroprocessing units. Topsoe’s hydroprocessing design facilities are located in Orange County California, Houston, Texas, New Delhi, India, and Lyngby, Denmark, and the experienced engineers operate worldwide.