Resid Hydrotreating Solutions
Convert Bottom-of-the-Barrel into Value
Advanced residue processing with proven expertise.
Our Resid Hydrotreating catalyst portfolio is designed to convert the heaviest refinery streams into lighter, high-value products through effective contaminant removal, hydrogen addition, and saturation. Our partner Nippon Ketjen serves as the Center of Excellence for continuous advancement of guard, transition, and finishing catalyst technologies. This combination of cutting-edge catalyst design and decades of commercial experience enables refiners to maximize cycle length and profitability from residue processing.
Product Highlights
Resid Hydrodemetallization Catalysts
HDM catalysts engineered to protect downstream hydrotreating catalysts by efficiently removing metals, superior ashphaltene handling and CCR conversion and stabilizing heavy, contaminated feeds.
Transition Catalysts
Controlled activity and graded pore structure to prevent metals slippage and stabilize downstream catalysts, extending catalyst life. Smooth transition between HDM and HDS zones.
Finishing Catalysts
Advanced tail end catalysts, enabling deep cleanup of refractory sulfur, nitrogen and carbonaceous species.
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.
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.