FCC catalyst accelerates bottoms upgrading

A competitive FCC catalyst trial demonstrated that improved diffusion of feed and products boosts unit performance when residence time is short

Introducing FUSION — the best of both worlds (ERTC)

One of the keys to optimal FCC catalyst performance is striking the right balance between zeolite and matrix, both in terms of selectivity and activit ...

FCC additive technology for 
SOx reduction

Advances in metal dispersion and structure delivered a SOx reduction additive that is driving down refiners’ FCC emission levels.

Maximising crude value in base 
oil production

Retrofitting a combination of all-hydroprocessing routes delivers lower capital and operating costs in the production of premium base oil stocks.

Generating value in the FCC

New catalyst technologies and technical service support helped a refiner overcome difficulties with VGO conversion.

Maximising propylene and isobutylene from the FCC

A combination of recent catalyst and additive developments raised a refinery’s output of FCC propylene and isobutylene.

Reducing NOx emissions from an FCC unit (TIA)

Refinery processes account for a considerable share of the overall emissions of air pollutants in Europe. The Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) is the ...