Production of petrochemical intermediates

IFP’s work in this field is aimed at improving the yields of petrochemical processes and the purity of the intermediates obtained. Its research focuses mainly on selective hydrogenation and purification of olefins - obtained by steam cracking or catalytic cracking - first of all and, secondly, on the production of aromatics (BTX).

Where aromatics are concerned, IFP is working on a purification process and on new absorbents able to maximize the purity of xylene separation products. A new process technology was brought to market this year.

In 2008, an innovative nickel-based catalyst for selective hydrogenation of steam cracker gasolines was also defined. This should lead to breakthroughs in terms of applications and is likely to be available on the market in 2009.

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