ART unveils catalyst system to produce fuels from 100% renewable sources
Advanced Refining Technologies (ART), a global leader in hydroprocessing catalysts, has announced the introduction of its ENDEAVORTM catalyst. ART is a joint venture of Chevron and specialty chemicals leader W. R. Grace & Co.
ENDEAVORTM is a hydroprocessing catalyst solution to produce renewable diesel (RD) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from 100% renewable sources, such as vegetable oils, refined oils, animal fats, and greases. The announcement comes against the backdrop of significant demand growth for renewable transportation fuels.
Catalysts play a critical role in the hydroprocessing of renewable feedstocks. Catalysts for contaminant capture, deoxygenation and isomerization are key for processing a wider range of biofeeds to increase product yields and to ensure product specifications are met.
Renewable fuels such as RD and SAF are expected to play a key role in the decarbonisation of heavy-duty transportation. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, end-users of RD and SAF significantly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions compared to their fossil-fuel based counterparts.
The ENDEAVORTM catalyst is the result of extensive research and development efforts by ART. It incorporates the company’s latest advancements in catalyst technology, offering improved activity, stability, and product selectivity.
The ENDEAVORTM catalyst system consists of EnRich® guard and hydrotreating catalysts and includes Chevron’s industry leading EnHanceTM isomerization catalysts, all developed specifically for processing renewable feeds.
ART’s ENDEAVORTM catalyst is designed to meet the evolving needs of refiners worldwide. It offers enhanced hydrodesulfurization and hydrodenitrogenation activity, making it an ideal choice for processing a wide range of feedstocks.
The introduction of the ENDEAVORTM catalyst underscores ART’s commitment to innovation and its mission to provide customers with advanced solutions that drive performance and efficiency in hydroprocessing.
“ART will continue to invest in this exciting segment, building on our technology leadership in contaminant removal and dewaxing to enable customers to maximise yields and profits from a wider variety of biofeeds. Our collaboration with Chevron Lummus Global (CLG), a leading process licensor, allows us to fully optimise the renewables process,” said Nathan Ergonul, ART’s managing director.
