Bottoms Cracking
Solutions
Convert Bottom-of-the-Barrel into Value
Industry-leading matrix technology for residue processing.
Ketjen pioneered the transition from zeolite-centric to advanced matrix catalyst solutions, establishing the industry standard for bottoms cracking. Our portfolio delivers unsurpassed accessibility, superior matrix activity, and enhanced diffusion—enabling refiners to process heavier, lower-cost feedstocks while minimizing slurry production and maximizing valuable product yields.
Product Highlights
UPGRADER™
Engineered for heavy-feed, diffusion-limited operations to deliver superior coke selectivity and high-stability zeolite using gasoline-selective zeolites to limit over-cracking of gasoline-range molecules.
DENALI®
Delivers superior coke selectivity, enhanced olefinicity, high accessibility, and improved stability to maximize profitability boosting key yields, reducing bottoms, and enabling more flexible operational window.
BCMT™-500
Specialized bottoms cracking additive that enhances conversion of heavy molecules while reducing slurry yield.
RiFT™
Revolutionary technology delivering step-change improvement in bottoms conversion and product selectivity.
Unparalleled Commitment
The best solutions don’t always come easy.
We know that finding the best solutions can be a complex journey, which is why we are committed to making it as straightforward as possible. Aside from providing quality products and expert guidance, we partner with our customers to maximize their outcomes and ensure exceptional performance, consistency, and reliability.