ART launches new catalyst system

ART, a joint venture (JV) of Chevron and Grace, has launched ENDEAVOR, a hydroprocessing catalyst solution to produce renewable diesel and sustainable avia-tion fuel (SAF) from 100% renewable sources, such as vegetable oils, refined oils, animal fats, and greases. The announcement comes against the backdrop of signifi-cant demand growth for renewable transportation fuels.

“ENDEAVOR catalysts are the culmination of an extensive research and development (R&D) programme and have already demonstrat-ed top-tier performance in several refinery applications,” said Na-than Ergonul, ART’s Managing Director. “ART will continue to invest in this exciting segment, building on our technology leadership in contaminant removal and dewaxing to enable customers to maxim-ise yields and profits from a wider variety of biofeeds. Our collabora-tion with Chevron Lummus Global (CLG), allows us to fully optimise the renewables process."

Catalysts play a critical role in the hydroprocessing of renewable feedstocks. Catalysts for contaminant capture, deoxygenation and isomerisation are key for processing a wider range of biofeeds to increase product yields and to ensure product specifications are met. The ENDEAVOR catalyst system consists of EnRich® guard and hydrotreating catalysts and includes Chevron's EnHance isom-erisation catalysts, all developed specifically for processing renew-able feeds.

Renewable fuels such as SAF and renewable diesel are expected to play a key role in the decarbonisation of heavy-duty transportation. According to the US Department of Energy, end users of renewable diesel and SAF significantly reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to their fossil fuel based counterparts.

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