Ketjen and Saudi Aramco JDA to co-develop next‑generation FCC catalysts
- Ketjen and Saudi Aramco Technologies Company signed a Joint Development Agreement to co‑develop, test and deploy next‑generation FCC catalysts and additives.
- The work aims to increase yields of high‑value products, specifically gasoline and propylene, and reduce the environmental footprint of Aramco’s refining operations.
- The collaboration combines Aramco’s operational insights with Ketjen’s FCC R&D and manufacturing capabilities to accelerate proprietary catalyst development.
- Company executives said the JDA will focus on molecular‑level efficiency improvements, emissions reduction and deploying precision‑engineered refinery solutions.
Agreement scope
Ketjen Corporation and Saudi Aramco Technologies Company (SATC) have executed a Joint Development Agreement to co‑develop, test and deploy next‑generation Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalysts and additives for Aramco’s refineries and affiliates.
Technical objectives
The collaboration targets catalysts and additives designed to increase yields of high‑value products such as gasoline and propylene while lowering the environmental footprint of refining operations. The partners intend to deliver precision‑engineered solutions that enhance refinery performance and optimize resource utilization.
Execution approach
Work under the JDA will combine Aramco’s operational insights with Ketjen’s FCC catalyst development, R&D capabilities and manufacturing experience to accelerate the development of proprietary FCC technologies through integrated development, testing and deployment activities.
Leadership views
Bob Leliveld, Ketjen CTO, said the collaboration supports development of next‑generation catalyst solutions aligned with Aramco’s operational strategies. Faisal Al‑Otaibi, director of Aramco’s Research and Development Center, said the partnership will help unlock molecular‑level efficiency, reduce emissions and convert raw materials into higher‑value products.
Source: Ketjen