http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing Clariant launches new CATOFIN 312 propane dehydrogenation catalyst http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/04/clariant-launches-new-catofin-312-propane-dehydrogenation-catalyst/ Clariant announced the launch of CATOFIN 312, its latest propane dehydrogenation catalyst. Decarbonize the FCCU through maximizing low-carbon propylene http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/march-2024/catalysts/decarbonize-the-fccu-through-maximizing-low-carbon-propylene/ As the global energy system continues to be threatened by geopolitical tensions, the refining industry continues to demonstrate an outstanding capacity for adaptation. Executive Viewpoint: FCC propylene production, catalysts technologies and new solutions http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/march-2024/columns/executive-viewpoint-fcc-propylene-production-catalysts-technologies-and-new-solutions/ Welcome to Hydrocarbon Processing’s new Executive Series. In this enhanced video platform, the editors speak with the operators and technology leaders and suppliers that are optimizing the global hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI). Control primary properties online in polyethylene and polypropylene rectors by using functional correlations http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/march-2024/special-focus-petrochemical-technologies/control-primary-properties-online-in-polyethylene-and-polypropylene-rectors-by-using-functional-correlations/ Polyolefins products such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and polypropylene (PP) form approximately 65%–70% of all polymers manufactured globally. A novel process for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane to produce ethylene and acetic acid http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/march-2024/special-focus-petrochemical-technologies/a-novel-process-for-the-oxidative-dehydrogenation-of-ethane-to-produce-ethylene-and-acetic-acid/ The authors’ company has developed a commercial chemical processa for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane (ODH-E). By means of a heterogeneous catalyst, ethane and oxygen are selectively converted into ethylene and acetic acid, which, after separation and purification, are provided in polymer-grade and glacial quality, respectively. Clariant and Lummus awarded catalyst tech contract for new isobutane dehydrogenation plant in China http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/clariant-and-lummus-awarded-catalyst-tech-contract-for-new-isobutane-dehydrogenation-plant-in-china/ Clariant and its process partner Lummus Technology have been selected by Huizhou Boeko Materials Co. Ltd., to provide their CATOFIN catalyst and process technology for the dehydrogenation of isobutane at the new plant in Huizhou City, China. Evonik expands sustainable catalyst offerings with new product Octamax http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/evonik-expands-sustainable-catalyst-offerings-with-new-product-octamax/ Evonik has launched a highly sustainable new catalyst product, Octamax, that improves sulfur removal performance for refinery fuel. Clariant launches CLARITY Prime - the digital service for AI-powered optimization of catalyst operation http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/clariant-launches-clarity-prime-the-digital-service-for-ai-powered-optimization-of-catalyst-operation/ Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced the release of CLARITY Prime, an advanced digital service for syngas plants, an upgrade of its cloud-based service portal CLARITY. hte provides first high throughput unit to Shanghai Institute of Cleantech Innovation http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/02/hte-provides-first-high-throughput-unit-to-shanghai-institute-of-cleantech-innovation/ hte was awarded a tender by Shanghai Institute of Cleantech Innovation to supply a 16-fold high throughput test system for Fischer-Tropsch catalyst evaluation. Digital Feature: A novel process to help refinery operations comply with the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/02/digital-feature-a-novel-process-to-help-refinery-operations-comply-with-the-us-renewable-fuel-standard/ This article, exclusive to Hydrocarbon Processing, details a novel refinery processing technology that enables refineries to produce fuels that adhere to the U.S. RFS.