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Seems to be exclusive. Shanghai, January 5, 2021 — Clariant today announced that it has received a contract from Ningbo Jinfafa New Materials Co., Ltd. to supply CATOFIN catalysts and heating materials (HGM) for two new PDH units as well as for an existing PDH unit that came online in 2014. This project is the result of a collaboration between Clariant and its long-term process technology partner, Lummus Technology.

On July 16, 2020, Clariant announced that its CATOFIN catalysts had won another contract from Dongguan Juzhengyuan Technology Co., Ltd. in Guangdong (Juzhengyuan). Given the successful operation of the first phase of the 600,000-ton-per-year CATOFIN propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plant in October 2019, Juzhengyuan decided to continue using CATOFIN catalysts for its second phase of the plant. The total propylene production capacity of the two-phase propane dehydrogenation units is as high as 1.2 million tons. Since 2017, CATOFIN technology has been adopted in the vast majority of new propane dehydrogenation projects worldwide, including 22 new plants with an acrylic production capacity of over 15 million tons.

In May 2018, Clariant announced that it had won the contract for a project with Jinneng Technology Co., Ltd., and would collaborate with CB&I to design the world’s largest propane dehydrogenation unit. This project is based on CB&I’s advanced CATOFIN propane dehydrogenation technology, combined with Clariant’s custom CATOFIN catalysts and heat-generating materials (HGM).

The first Catofin® propane dehydrogenation (PDH) unit to utilize heat-generating materials (HGM) has been successfully operated at Ningbo Haiyue ※It achieved 100% of its designed capacity (600,000 tons per year) within 30 days※ CB&I Catofin® catalytic technology is now used to produce over 1.5 million tons of low-carbon olefins in China. Muttenz, Switzerland, March 18, 2015 – Clariant, a global leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that the heat-generating materials (HGM) used in its Catofin® process have demonstrated excellent performance in the propane dehydrogenation plant operated by Ningbo Haiyue New Materials Co., Ltd. in Ningbo, China. The plant produces 600,000 tons per year of propylene using the CB&I Catofin® catalytic dehydrogenation process based on Clariant Catofin® catalysts. The Catofin® process is an efficient and reliable technology for producing propylene from propane. This process is operated at the optimal reactor pressure and temperature to maximize propane conversion, achieve high propylene yields, as well as result in low investment and operating costs. These performance advantages are further enhanced when HGM is used in the Catofin® process. HGM is an innovative metal oxide material designed to significantly improve the selectivity and yield of Catofin® devices. The HGM material is placed together with the catalyst in the catalyst bed, and it undergoes oxidation and reduction processes during cyclic operation, generating heat that drives the dehydrogenation reaction. This not only increases yield and reduces energy consumption, but also lowers emissions. Given its significant and transformative contribution to improving raw material utilization, HGM received the Special Contribution Award at the 2014 ICIS Innovation Conference. Since 2011, several Catofin® plants that use HGM for isobutylene production have come online, consistently demonstrating the advantages of HGM technology in commercially scaled facilities. The excellent performance of HGM as demonstrated at Ningbo Haiyue holds special significance, as it is the first PDH plant to use HGM. The project began operations 36 months after obtaining the license; qualified propylene was produced within 3 days of propane feeding, and full design capacity was achieved within 30 days. The device has fully met its performance requirements and is now operating at 105% overload. Including Ningbo Haiyue, the Catofin® process is now used in China for the production of over 1.5 million tons of low-carbon olefins. Stefan Heuser, Senior Vice President and Head of the Catalyst Business Unit at Clariant, said, “We are delighted to have achieved this outstanding result together with our partner CB&I.” HGM has been recognized for its ability to fully fulfill its intended purpose: it further enhances the superior performance and excellent efficiency of the Catofin® process, thereby strengthening its position as the preferred process for propane dehydrogenation. The Catofin® process and catalysts will be particularly beneficial for our customers in China as they face rising demand for propylene. ”

INEOS has chosen Clariant’s CATOFIN® series of catalysts for its largest propane dehydrogenation plant in Europe. INEOS plans to have this largest PDH plant in Europe operational by 2023. The design of this plant relies on Clariant’s customized catalysts and heat-generation materials, utilizing CATOFIN technology from Lummus, a company under McDermott. CATOFIN technology has proven to offer significant commercial advantages, including higher yields and process reliability, as well as lower costs. Mülheim an der Ruhr/Shanghai, China, October 17, 2018 – Clariant, a global leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that it has signed a long-term supply contract with INEOS. Clariant will supply CATOFIN series catalysts and heat-generation materials (HGM) for INEOS’ largest propane dehydrogenation plant being built in Europe. The new facility is scheduled to be completed in 2023, with a designed annual propylene production capacity of 750,000 metric tons; it will become the largest propane dehydrogenation plant in Europe. Ineos is one of the top three chemical manufacturing companies in the world in terms of sales revenue, which underscores the importance of this contract. Clariant will work on this project together with its process partner McDermott Company, which holds an exclusive license for the CATOFIN propane dehydrogenation technology developed by Lummus Company. Clariant is the exclusive developer and supplier of catalysts and heating materials (HGM) specifically for the CATOFIN process. Rob Ingram, Chief Executive Officer of Ineos Europe Group PLC, commented: “We are very proud to be building the largest propane dehydrogenation plant in Europe.” This major project represents our contribution to the European chemicals industry. The choice of CATOFIN technology and catalysts is based on their excellent resource efficiency and process reliability, which will enable us to achieve our sustainable development strategy over the coming decades. ” Stefan Heuser, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Clariant’s Catalysts business unit, added: “We are honored to be involved in the construction of Ineos Chemicals’ pioneering propane dehydrogenation plant, and we are pleased to work together with McDermott.” CATOFIN technology, catalysts, and HGM are the best solutions to meet the world’s growing demand for propylene. In this highly competitive market, this solution offers customers superior financial and performance advantages over traditional methods. ” The CATOFIN dehydrogenation technology is operating steadily at 17 facilities around the world, with an annual production capacity of over 8 million tons. It is a highly reliable process for producing olefins such as propylene or isobutylene from light alkane feedstocks. This process can be operated at the most optimal reactor pressure and temperature to achieve the highest conversion and selectivity in the production of propylene from propane, while reducing capital and operating costs. This powerful catalyst is in compliance with the European Union’s Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), and experience has shown that it can enhance the profitability, sustainability, and reliability of factory operations. Clariant’s heat-generating materials (HGM) enhance the performance advantages of CATOFIN technology and catalysts. As the name implies, this patented metal oxide material is designed to generate heat and promote dehydrogenation reactions, thereby further increasing yield, saving energy, and reducing emissions.

The operating capacity of the 9 propane dehydrogenation plants around the world that use CATOFIN technology exceeds their designed capacity by 110% on average. Munich, December 8, 2017 – Clariant, a global leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Xuzhou Haiding Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. to develop a customized CATOFIN catalyst in collaboration with its technical partner CB&I, with the aim of building a propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plant. The project includes the technical licensing and engineering design for the facility, which will be built in Pizhou City, Jiangsu Province, China. The designed propylene production capacity of the Xuzhou Haiding plant is 600,000 tons per year. The plant will utilize Clariant’s CATOFIN catalytic dehydrogenation technology, along with Clariant’s CATOFIN catalysts and exothermic materials (HGM).