Johnson Matthey is a UK-based specialty chemicals and sustainable technologies company focused on catalysis and the circular use of precious metals. The business develops and manufactures emission control catalysts for light- and heavy-duty vehicles and supplies technologies that support hydrogen and fuel cell applications, as well as other industrial catalytic processes. It serves automotive, chemicals, energy, and broader industrial markets worldwide.
Core capabilities include platinum group metal (PGM) services—refining, trading, recycling, and fabrication—alongside advanced catalytic materials and engineering know-how. Founded in 1817 and headquartered in London, the company is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: JMAT).
Also known as JMAT.
chemXplore tracks 8 projects involving Johnson Matthey, of which 4 are active.
Johnson Matthey's role on them: Owner, EPC, EPCI, Operator, and Technology licensor.
4 new construction.
Contractors, licensors, and offtakers are recorded on all 4 of them For subscribers
Targeting: Carbon dioxide (2), Hydrogen (2), Methanol (2), Ethyl acetate (1)
Adds US SCR catalyst maker with gas-turbine IP to Clean Air business; combined unit to target power-generation and data-centre demand with sales >£200m and mid-teens margin in 2026/27.
£1.325bn cash deal expands catalyst portfolio across refining, petrochemicals and renewable fuels; integrates catalyst expertise with automation and digital offerings for end-to-end solutions.
Restored 1,200 mtpd capacity with 13% production gain while running at 7% lower synthesis pressure and 70% lower converter pressure drop, cutting specific energy use.
Licensing secures HyCOgen and FT CANS technologies for a Saldanha Bay eSAF facility; first phase aims 35,000 t/yr for EU/UK markets, with full build to 140,000 t/yr.
Julie Southern joins the board as Senior Independent Director and NED from the AGM on 16 July 2026. Barbara Jeremiah and John O'Higgins retire; Sinead Lynch becomes Remuneration chair.
Strategy driving cash: free cash flow £168m (+163%); pro forma underlying operating profit +6% at constant PGM/FX. Catalyst sale £1,325m on track; Cormetech buy agreed; new PGM refinery 2027.
Buyer will acquire a US SCR catalyst maker for $360M cash, enhancing stationary emissions control tech, tapping AI/data‑centre demand; $1B pipeline; expected close mid‑2026
PGM prices surged; platinum hit record. 2026: deficits likely for platinum, ruthenium, iridium; palladium and rhodium may have small surpluses. Strong prices boost recycling; industrial demand firm.
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