Shell Catalysts & Technologies

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Shell Catalysts & Technologies (SC&T) is a business of Shell plc that supplies catalysts, licensed process technologies, and technical services to the refining, petrochemicals, and gas processing industries worldwide. It supports conventional operations and energy-transition initiatives by integrating catalyst supply with process design, troubleshooting, and optimization.

SC&T’s portfolio includes hydroprocessing and residue-upgrading catalysts; technologies for hydrotreating, hydrocracking, hydrogen production, sulfur recovery, and gas treating; and solutions for syngas, gas-to-liquids, carbon capture, and low-carbon hydrogen. The company also provides consulting and digital tools aimed at improving unit performance, reliability, and emissions profiles. SC&T is a partner in Zeolyst International, a joint venture that produces advanced zeolitic materials used in catalysts across refining and chemical applications.

Also known as Shell C&T.

Projects Shell Catalysts & Technologies is involved in

chemXplore tracks 4 projects involving Shell Catalysts & Technologies, of which one is active.

Shell Catalysts & Technologies's role on them: Owner, Technology licensor, and Technology / equipment supplier.

1 FEED / Pre-FID

1 new construction.

Expected to start operating
2026
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2027
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2028
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2029
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2030
1 project
2031
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What moved recently
  • March 2026 Shell Turbo column retrofit at Gbaran-Ubie CPF, Nigeria · Operational / Completed · Nigeria

Licensors and offtakers are recorded on this project For subscribers

Targeting: Carbon dioxide (1), Hydrogen (1), Naphtha (1), Sustainable Aviation Fuel (1)

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Latest news on Shell Catalysts & Technologies

31 August 2026
Wison New Energies and Shell Catalysts & Technologies partner to add DMR liquefaction to FLNG offerings

Adds pre‑engineered DMR liquefaction to FLNG offerings; the technology will move beyond operator‑equity projects to the wider FLNG market for the first time.

6 August 2026
Shell Catalysts & Technologies sells Environmental Catalysts & Systems assets to Lummus Technology

IP and personnel for an emissions-control business have been sold; portfolio includes DeNOx tech that can cut NOx >98–99%, with 30+ years of deployment and 300+ customers; transition support arranged.

2 July 2026
Carbon Centric shares Rakkestad carbon-capture experience across Nordics

Operational lessons from the Rakkestad CO₂ capture plant were presented at industry conferences in Helsinki, Copenhagen and Trondheim.

4 June 2026
Shell licenses XTL process to ENGIE for France KerEAUzen e‑SAF project

Project will convert captured biogenic CO2 and renewable hydrogen into drop‑in synthetic kerosene for aviation under ReFuelEU requirements.

16 March 2026
Shell Catalysts & Technologies validates Turbo column retrofit at Gbaran CPF

Turbo column internals retrofit increased TEG dehydration train throughput at Gbaran CPF, met performance guarantees and avoided new infrastructure.

2 January 2026
Technip Energies Acquires Ecovyst's Advanced Materials & Catalysts Business

The acquisition enhances Technip Energies' catalyst capabilities, supports growth in sustainable fuels, and adds 330 employees, boosting earnings and value creation.

16 October 2025
Carbon Centric Opens Norway's First Carbon Capture Facility

The Rakkestad facility captures CO₂ from waste-to-energy, producing food-grade CO₂. It highlights rapid industrial carbon capture implementation and future expansion plans.

6 October 2025
Netherlands Hydrogen Platform Milestone by Shell and Eneco

The BaseLoad Power Hub arrives in Eemshaven for hydrogen research, marking progress in the Dutch energy transition and Groningen's Hydrogen Valley development.

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