Shell Catalysts & Technologies (Shell C&T) is the catalysts, technology licensing, and technical services business of Shell plc. It develops and supplies catalysts and integrated process solutions for refineries, petrochemical plants, and gas-processing facilities, with a focus on improving unit performance, product quality, and emissions intensity.
Its portfolio includes hydroprocessing and hydrocracking catalysts and technologies, hydrogen production and purification, sulfur recovery and treating, carbon capture (including solvent-based systems), residue upgrading, and fuels and chemicals processing routes. Shell C&T also supports processing of alternative and bio-based feeds, renewable fuels, and low‑carbon hydrogen projects. The business provides lifecycle support—ranging from concept and design to start-up, optimization, troubleshooting, and turnarounds—backed by pilot testing and modeling capabilities. Shell C&T operates through a global network of manufacturing and R&D centers and serves customers worldwide across the downstream and chemicals value chains.