Johnson Matthey invests in catalyst testing to drive FCC additives innovation
Published by Ellie Brosnan,
Editorial Assistant
Hydrocarbon Engineering,
Johnson Matthey (JM) officially unveiled its advanced cracking evaluation (ACE) units and associated equipment acquired last year from Kayser Technology Inc. (Kayser), a provider of catalyst and additive testing.
This multi-million-dollar investment is aimed at enhancing JM’s capabilities in the fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) additives space.
John Kayser, President at Kayser, said: “JM’s investment in this testing technology at the Savannah lab is a direct commitment to the development of the next generation of FCC additives. JM’s new testing laboratory can isolate advancements with both certainty and resolution, improving the pace of catalyst development and commercialisation.”
The acquisition of the ACE testing equipment represents JM’s efforts to develop FCC optimisation, catalyst performance, and new product development. The impact of this investment was celebrated with a reception at JM’s Savannah plant.
Key highlights of the ACE technology include:
- The equipment will cut development timelines for new FCC additives, enabling enhanced performance for customers.
- Greater data precision which will optimise yields and efficiency for refiners.
- The upgraded ACE testing capabilities will enable detailed analysis of renewable and circular feedstocks, an important area as refiners look at how to best process alternative feedstocks.
- In-house benchmarking capabilities will help refiners adapt to market shifts in real-time, optimise FCC unit operation, and drive profitability in an evolving energy landscape.
Joachim von Hoyningen-Huene, Managing Director of Catalysts at Johnson Matthey, said: “We are thrilled to have this equipment now onsite and fully operational. This advanced technology will boost our modern testing capabilities and allow us to provide faster support to refiners and empowering them to make informed decisions”.
Read the article online at: https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/27022025/johnson-matthey-invests-in-catalyst-testing-to-drive-fcc-additives-innovation/
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