Albemarle catalyst boosts gasoline yields

Albemarle Corp., a leader in developing innovative specialty chemicals, catalysts and sustainable clean energy solutions, has launched the latest addition to its portfolio of refining products and technologies. “GO-ULTRA” is the first fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) product to be offered from the company’s newest manufacturing technology process known as “ONYX.” GO-ULTRA is specifically designed for application to gas oil feeds, in order to increase naphtha yields by as much as 3%, while significantly reducing coke, a critical advantage for refiners. The ONYX technology, Albermarle said, involves a unique manufacturing process which results in enhanced pore structure and optimized active site distribution. Its innovative catalyst technology, the company touted, uses a novel matrix composition that has been earmarked for potential use in other market segments. (May 28, 2009)