Kerosene Hydrotreating Solutions
Meet Stringent Jet Fuel Specifications
Expert solutions for unique kerosene challenges
Kerosene hydrotreating presents distinct operational challenges including liquid-to-vapor phase transitions, mercaptan reversion prevention, and meeting strict smoke point and color and jet JFTOT specifications. Our KHT catalyst portfolio is specifically designed to address these complexities while extending cycle length and minimizing hydrogen consumption. Combined with our process optimization expertise, we help refiners consistently produce on-spec jet fuel and kerosene across varying operating conditions.
Product Highlights
PULSAR®
Industry-leading hydrotreating catalyst platform delivering exceptional desulfurization, denitrogenation, and aromatics saturation with outstanding cycle length for low and medium pressure distillate hydrotreating and FCC-PT applications.
QUASAR™
Highest-performance catalyst platform for high-pressure distillate hydrotreating and HC-PT. This technology maximizes HDS, HDN, and aromatics hydrogenation allowing to maximize upgrading of distressed feedstocks and volume swell.
Mercaptan Control Catalysts
Specialized formulations preventing mercaptan formation and reversion for consistent product quality.
STAX™ KHT Design
Custom bed configurations ensuring optimal smoke point control and maximum cycle length.
STARS™
Well-established, high-performance catalyst technology that enables application across a wide range of processes from naphtha hydrotreating to HC-PT to deliver highly reliable, robust performance.
ReNewFine™
Specialized catalyst technology enabling efficient processing of renewable feeds including bio-oils and waste-derived feedstocks maximizing cycle length and yields.
Guard Bed Solutions
Multi-stage guard beds protecting the main catalyst beds from contaminants while extending overall cycle length.
Hydroprocessing Leadership
Advanced catalysts and process technologies engineered to strengthen refinery performance and fuel quality.
Hydroprocessing sits at the center of modern refining performance. Ketjen develops catalysts and process technologies that enable refiners to improve conversion, manage feedstock variability, and meet tightening fuel specifications while protecting margins. With over 50 years of hydroprocessing expertise, we help customers turn operational complexity into measurable performance gains.