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Explore our comprehensive webinar library showcasing various digital events where our experts discuss challenges facing the oil and gas, petrochemical and hard-to-abate industries. In these webinars, we share real-world examples, best practices and trends and answer pressing audience questions related to the energy transition.

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CANSOLV CO鈧� Capture System poised for another deployment by Shell and alliance partner Technip Energies after Net Zero Teesside Power takes FID

Shell鈥檚 CANSOLV CO鈧� Capture System enables NZT Power to capture 2 million tonnes of CO鈧� annually, advancing low-carbon power generation.

Shell Catalysts & Technologies and Yilkins join forces to enhance SAF production

Shell Catalysts & Technologies partners with Yilkins to commercialize the Shell XTL Process, integrating torrefaction technology for sustainable aviation fuel production.

Shell Catalysts & Technologies and Technip Energies move towards an exclusive global alliance for carbon capture

Shell Catalysts & Technologies and Technip Energies pursuing global exclusivity for delivering amine-based carbon capture using Shell's CANSOLV* CO鈧� Capture System.

Exploring how Shell鈥檚 CANSOLV CO鈧� Capture System could help decarbonise steel

Representatives from Shell Catalysts & Technologies and leading steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal recently visited SaskPower鈥檚 carbon capture facility to see the CANSOLV CO₂ technology in action and discuss how the post-combustion technology could be applied to steel plants.

Shell Catalysts & Technologies announces collaboration with Licella to develop global low-carbon biomass-to-biofuel commercial solutions

Shell Catalysts & Technologies partners with Licella to develop low-carbon biomass-to-biofuel solutions, helping meet demand for sustainable aviation fuels.

Straight talk on the European refining industry: A Q&A with Shell experts

Paul Ceccato and Chris Egby chat about how European refiners can remain competitive in an uncertain market.

The compelling need to develop a decarbonisation strategy

The accelerating pace of change in the energy transition means that there is a compelling rationale to act now.

How Shell Catalysts & Technologies is Powering Progress in Port Allen

The Port Allen plant produces catalysts that enable Shell and other refining customers to reduce emissions in the treatment and production of diesel and gasoline fuels.

The Shell Blue Hydrogen Process: The most cost-effective technology for avoiding CO鈧� emissions

The Shell Blue Hydrogen Process has the lowest carbon footprint and lowest levellised cost compared to other decarbonised hydrogen (blue hydrogen) production methods like steam methane reforming and autothermal reforming.

Unlocking opportunity: How will European refiners prosper in a low-carbon world?

Chippla Vandu talks about why European refiners should be optimistic about the future.

Trillium H2 Power LLC selects the Shell Blue Hydrogen Process

Trillium H2 Power LLC (tH2 Power) has awarded Shell Catalysts & Technologies a contract to deliver a Shell Blue Hydrogen Process (SBHP) license agreement.

ADNOC proceeds with Shell鈥檚 Cansolv technology in the recently announced FID for large scale carbon capture in Habshan

Shell Cansolv CO虏 Capture System selected to support ADNOC in integrated carbon capture project in MENA region.

Azure Sustainable Fuels Announces Plans to Develop SAF-Focused Renewable Fuel Production Facility in Canada

Azure Sustainable Fuels Corp. continues to reach milestones in its development of a renewable fuel production facility in Canada that will produce approximately 20,000 barrels per day of predominantly SAF with first production targeted for 2027.

Shell and MAN Energy Solutions Strengthen Relationship with Pilot Plant for Development of RWGS Technology

Since 2021, Shell Global Solutions International B.V and MAN Energy Solutions have partnered to develop Reverse Water Gas Shift (RWGS) technology, and in early 2023 a jointly designed and operated pilot plant was started up at the MAN facilities in Deggendorf, Germany.

Shell Blue Hydrogen Process wins Humber H2ub庐 process design package contract

The international energy company Uniper, and Shell 麻豆传媒 Limited (Shell 麻豆传媒), have awarded Shell Catalysts & Technologies a contract to deliver a process design package for the Humber H₂ub庐 project, using the Shell Blue Hydrogen Process (SBHP).

Gurminder Singh, Director, Technology Licensing for Middle East & North Africa for Shell Catalysts & Technologies, reflects on the GDA International Downstream Conference that took place in Bahrain on 13鈥�15 February 2023, with an audience of about 4,000 participants.

Singh provides valuable insights into the future of the industry in the region.

Shell Catalysts & Technologies, Technip Energies and Zachry Group selected for Calpine鈥檚 carbon capture unit project in Texas

Shell Catalysts & Technologies, together with Technip Energies and Zachry Group (Zachry), has been awarded a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for a carbon capture unit project at Calpine鈥檚 Baytown Energy Center in Texas, USA.

Shell Catalysts & Technologies will provide its unique technologies and catalysts to CSPC JV Phase III expansion in China

Shell Catalysts & Technologies鈥� (SC&T) unique technologies and catalysts have been chosen again to enable this major growth project, due to their competitive advantages and reliable performance.

Shell Catalysts & Technologies to Increase Pricing of Catalyst Products Globally

Shell Catalysts & Technologies (SC&T) announces a global price increase of its refining and chemical catalyst products lines due to unprecedented global economic challenges.

Shell to test carbon capture technology at Technology Centre Mongstad in Norway

Shell Catalysts & Technologies has entered an agreement with Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM) to test a technology for capturing carbon dioxide (CO2). The test will start in January 2023 and will last for five months.

Resiliency, innovation and collaboration: a 2023 energy sector outlook

Elise H. Nowee, President Shell Catalysts and Technologies, outlines the five trends she sees as most impactful in the energy sector in 2023.

Transforming the industrial processing and energy sectors

We provide technology and services that enable the industrial processing and energy sectors to meet their energy transition goals.

Q&A: Creating value through a proven circular solution for refining spent residue-upgrading catalysts

Spent catalyst recycling not only reduces landfill waste but contributes to CO₂ reductions by restoring valuable elements with more efficiency than mining.

Q&A: Increasing aromatics feedstock efficiency with next-generation catalysts

Agnes Lim and Richard Mauer discuss how aromatics can enable the production of everyday items such as computers, paints, packaging, adhesives and more.

Shell Catalysts & Technologies and Technip Energies strengthen strategic alliance on CANSOLV* technology to address growing CCS demand

The alliance aims to drive cost-effective, large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.

Trade release: Mitsui Chemicals Selects Ethylene Oxide Catalyst from Shell Catalysts & Technologies

The catalyst is expected to provide economic benefits and help reduce CO₂ emissions.

Trade release: Shell Catalysts & Technologies鈥� deoxygenation catalyst qualified for green hydrogen purification

The qualification was made only after the catalyst鈥檚 performance in transient conditions had been confirmed.

Trade release: Shell Catalysts & Technologies and Braskem agree to extend relationship

Focus will be on achieving Braskem Operational Excellence and decarbonization goals.

What is the evolution of carbon capture utilisation and storage?

Learn how carbon capture utilisation and storage can help to limit greenhouse gas emissions from hard-to-abate sectors.

Shell to Supply Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to Deutsche Bahn for Rail Applications

Shell to begin supplying Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to Deutsche Bahn, the national railway company of Germany.

How Shell Catalysts & Technologies helps waste-to-energy plants design solutions to improve air quality

Shell Catalysts & Technologies offers solutions to help energy producers plan for increased energy demand and limit harmful emissions.

Q&A: A step change in feed nozzle design

Hear from an expert on insights behind the Shell Catalysts & Technologies鈥� R&D that drove advancements in feed nozzle technology.

Northern Lights spotlight: Accelerating industrial decarbonisation with cross-border CCUS

The Northern Lights project is accelerating industrial decarbonisation across northern Europe, aspiring to create a CO鈧� storage facility on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Trade Release: Elise H. Nowee appointed President of Shell Catalysts & Technologies

Nowee will succeed Andy Gosse effective July 1, 2022.

Q&A: Building nature-based solutions into your net-zero strategy

Hear from our experts on how nature-based climate solutions are being incorporated into Shell and third-party net-zero strategies.

Seamless startup at Hyundai Chemicals HPC supported by Shell Catalysts & Technologies

The heavy-feed petrochemical complex, operated by Hyundai Chemicals, achieved a successful startup in 2021 using SC&T鈥檚 C2 FE selective hydrogenation catalyst.

Shell鈥檚 Cansolv CO鈧� Carbon Capture Technology at VPI Immingham

SC&T will provide the carbon capture technology to capture millions of tonnes of CO鈧� from VPI Immingham.

Shell Catalysts & Technologies helps design new crude distiller column that positions Ra铆zen Argentina for the future

Ra铆zen Argentina鈥檚 refinery in Buenos Aires, working with SC&T and more than 25 Argentine companies, has built and erected a new crude distiller column in November 2021.

Shell鈥檚 Cansolv* CO鈧� technology chosen for one of the world鈥檚 largest carbon capture projects at a gas fired cogeneration power station.

SC&T supports Calpine鈥檚 FEED of a post-combustion CO鈧� capture facility based on Shell鈥檚 Cansolv CO鈧� technology for their Natural Gas Combined Cycle power plant.

Seamless startup at PetroChina Tarim supported by Shell Catalysts & Technologies

The Tarim Ethane to Ethylene Project of PetroChina has achieved a fast and successful startup using Shell Catalysts & Technologies C2 FE selective hydrogenation catalyst.

Ra铆zen plant spotlight: Low-carbon opportunities in second-generation biofuels

Explore some of the technologies driving Ra铆zen forward and the potential benefits of first- and second-generation biofuel production.

India Glycols Limited and Shell Catalysts & Technologies: A trusted partnership that is powering progress with profitable growth in sustainable chemicals

SC&T has partnered with IGL for over 20 years, and is proud to support IGL and power progress in the profitable growth of sustainable chemicals.

The latest CANSOLV* CO鈧� Capture technology improvements

Technip Energies and Shell Catalysts & Technologies announce that their jointly developed improvements on the Cansolv CO₂ Capture technology are being tested in a pilot plant campaign at Fortum Oslo Varme鈥檚 Waste to Energy plant.

Shell Catalysts & Technologies Successfully Commercialises Its Latest Generation XI Catalyst OparisNext in Ningbo Zhongjin

Learn more about the Oparis catalysts and its recent introduction to the china market through Ningbo Zhongjin.

Quest Facility Spotlight: showing how large-scale CO鈧� capture can be safe and effective

Learn more about the exciting work being done at the Quest carbon capture plant near Edmonton, Alberta.

Trade release: Shell Catalysts & Technologies forms global alliance with Arbios Biotech to pursue biorefinery solutions

Arbios Biotech has allied with Shell Catalysts & Technologies with a goal of creating a circular economy focused biorefinery.

Q&A: Bringing clarity to complexity: Developing your renewable fuels roadmap

Existing refinery assets can be cost-effectively revamped to produce renewable diesel.

Trade release: Shell Catalysts & Technologies to supply ethylene oxide catalyst to Jiangsu Dynamic Chemical

Jiangsu Dynamic Chemical has selected Shell Catalysts & Technologies鈥� ethylene oxide catalyst and technical services to help maximise returns.

Q&A: How leading technology and cross-sectoral collaboration strengthen plastic circular economy sustainability

Hear from our experts on how developing technologies and cross-sectoral collaboration can improve circular economy sustainability across the plastics value chain.

Q&A: What does open AI mean for energy production?

Gain insight into the Open AI Energy Initiative, a first-of-its-kind open ecosystem of AI solutions to help transform the energy industry.

From slide rules to nanotechnology 鈥� how cutting-edge technology has transformed refining in 35 years

Sal Torrisi, Hydrocracking Market Manager, describes the technological advancements that culminated in global ULSD projects.

Trade release: Exceptional catalyst selectivity prompts cycle length extension at the Petro Rabigh monoethylene glycol plant, Saudi Arabia

Increased catalyst selectivity and efficiency could translate into multi-million dollar savings.

How Shell Catalysts & Technologies is advancing renewable diesel to support cleaner mobility

Felix Balthasar, manager for Shell Specialty Fuels, discusses his background as a fuels scientist and current cleaner mobility projects.

How carbon capture and storage can help increase competitiveness through the energy transition

Innovative applications of CCS can support internal carbon intensity requirements and add significant value to an end product.

Six key takeaways from Shell Catalysts & Technologies鈥� presentations at ERTC Virtual 2020

Our experts discuss how European refineries are adapting to industry changes at ERTC Virtual 2020.

AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. and Shell Catalysts & Technologies Agree to form Shell & AMG Recycling B.V.

Amsterdam - AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. ("AMG", EURONEXT AMSTERDAM: "AMG") and Shell Catalysts & Technologies have signed an agreement to form a joint venture which will be called Shell & AMG Recycling B.V. The joint venture will provide a long-term sustainable solution for catalyst reclamation and recycling.

How Shell鈥檚 Renewable Refining Process can help reduce transportation emissions with low carbon fuels

Learn how the Shell Renewable Refining Process (SRRP) can help refiners affordably produce low carbon fuels for cleaner mobility.

How energy producers can recover sustainably through the energy transition

Read how energy producers can approach decarbonisation on the road to a sustainable recovery from COVID-19.

Q&A: Affordable blue hydrogen production with Shell Blue Hydrogen Process

Our experts discuss hydrogen market trends and the qualities that make the Shell blue hydrogen process distinctive.

Opinions From The Experts

Q&A: Accelerating a sustainable recovery with carbon capture and storage

Economic insights into the present and future scale-up of CCS technologies.

Phased investment and low capex approaches for energy producers

Learn how low capex, phased clean energy investment approaches can enable a smart transition to a more and cleaner energy future.

Q&A: Will CO鈧� capture help Canada mobilise a clean hydrogen economy?

Standalone CO₂ capture projects can be economically challenging in today鈥檚 climate. The future of that might be a different story.

From uncertainty to transformation: Reflections on what 2021 may have in store for the refining and petrochemical sector

What steps should refining and petrochemical companies be taking in 2021?

How Shell Catalysts & Technologies support more and cleaner energy with low carbon fuels

Low carbon fuels are blended with gasoline and diesel to decrease the environmental impact of mobility.

Why Shell Catalysts & Technologies is emphasizing more and cleaner energy

Energy transformations must address the need to limit CO₂ and other greenhouse gas emissions.

Thriving in the new reality: Why production flexibility is key for competitive refineries

Refineries with flexibility can benefit during market fluctuations by meeting demand for different products.

Thriving in the new reality: Roundtable on refinery revamp projects in the Americas

Three experts in refining technology licensing discuss the current challenges and future outlook for refineries in North and South America.

Behind Shell technologies: Busting ethylene oxide catalyst paradigms with John Lockemeyer

Leading scientist John Lockemeyer discusses his work behind major improvements in EO catalyst technology.

The role of ethylene production catalysts in China鈥檚 cracker wave

Agnes Lim, the Specialty Business Manager in the APR, discusses China鈥檚 petrochemical market and SC&T鈥檚 catalyst in ethylene production.

Why Refinery Technical Services Rely on Dynamic Teams

Don Campbell, hydroprocessing/hydrocracking business manager for the Americas, discusses why mentorship and diversity are key for best-in-class customer support.

The Challenges of Leadership: Maintaining Innovation in Ethylene Oxide Production

Shell Catalysts & Technologies is a leading brand for EO catalysts. Discover how innovative researchers created five new classes of products.

Trade Release: Shell Catalysts & Technologies鈥� C2 Front-End Selective Hydrogenation Catalyst chosen by three largest petrochemical plants in China

Shell Catalysts & Technologies has expanded its catalyst sales to 17 ethylene producers in the China market.

Behind Shell Technologies: CANSOLV CO鈧� Capture with Dr. Paul-Emmanuel Just and Karl Stephenne

Research and engineering team leads share their first-hand experience implementing carbon capture technology.

Shell Catalysts & Technologies Revamps Hyundai Oilbank Refinery to Increase Refinery Capacity

Through SC&T鈥檚 revamp solutions, Hyundai Oilbank improved refinery margins by processing very difficult crudes and reducing their crude acquisition costs.

Behind Shell Technologies: Catalyst powder manufacturing with Darylene Harris and Ricky Mincey

Gain a glimpse inside the recent expansion of our flagship catalyst manufacturing plant in Port Allen.

Roundtable Q&A: Safety Day 2020

For Safety Day 2020, experts share the safety practices adopted this year to protect workers and ensure reliability for customers.

Strategising Refinery Technology Solutions in Europe and Africa

Steve Wake, a licensing sales manager, shares how he鈥檚 strategised with customers on low-sulphur fuel projects to help them meet Marpol regulations.

Thriving in the new reality: 3 refinery revamp projects for emerging industry trends

Winter-grade fuel production, lower-cost crude blends and refinery and petrochemical integration 鈥� learn how East Asia refineries are responding to market changes.

Working Towards India鈥檚 Energy Transformation

Bharat Goenka, director strategic customers, shares insights on India鈥檚 energy transformation and working with customers to produce cleaner fuels.

Optimising Energy-Efficient Catalysts in Germany鈥檚鈥淚ndustrial Chemical Park鈥�

Holger Guenschel, plant manager and managing director of Shell Catalysts & Technologies in Leuna, Germany, discusses developments in DeNOx catalyst technology.

Thriving in the new reality: Refinery revamp projects FAQ

If you鈥檙e interested in learning more about how we at Shell Catalysts & Technologies go about revamps and the financial returns that are possible, read this article.

Q&A: Capturing Additional Value from Your Hydrogenation Unit

From extensive experience, Himelfarb and Griffiths discuss how operators can unlock maximum value from hydrogenation unit performance

How Remote Work and VR Support Competitive Teams

Retiring Sales Supervisor Don Kyle shares why supporting both internal teams and external stakeholders are foundational to address industry challenges.

Thriving in the new reality: Making strategic investments with a refinery revamp project

Revamps are a strategic investment for refineries to adapt to market challenges.

Gas Processing Technology: Providing More and Cleaner Energy Solutions

Justin Swain, a strategic marketing manager of gas processing technologies, discusses the vital importance of emission reduction technology to provide alternative clean energy.

Pair Hydroprocessing Reactor Internals with Expert-Level Service for Profitable Projects and Revamps

Maximize the profitability of refining projects and revamps with best-in-class reactor internals and service.

Behind Shell Technologies: CANSOLV SO鈧� and CO鈧� Capture with Devin Shaw

Devin Shaw, commercial director for CO₂ capture, shares how CANSOLV was developed and its promising role in a lower-carbon future.

Working Towards Refining Technologies of the Future

Future refining technologies can be built upon the innovation of agile, experienced researchers, working across the organization to meet the challenges of an evolving global marketplace.

A Commitment to Customer Excellence Through Technical Expertise

Beyond the technical leadership provided by my colleagues, the environment at Shell Catalysts & Technologies offers true comradery with a focus on personal development.

Trade Release: DNV GL Approves Shell Carbon Capture Technology to Bring Down Emissions from Fortum Waste-to-Energy Plant

DNV GL has approved as qualified technology for a full-scale demonstration project to remove carbon emissions at a waste-to-energy plant in Oslo, Norway.

Aligning Shell鈥檚 Net Carbon Footprint Ambition with Senior-Level Stakeholders

We want to play our part and contribute to the global effort to tackle climate change as we provide energy the world needs.

How Human Development Creates Innovative Energy Solutions

Find out how Shell Catalysts & Technologies leverages human development and diverse skill sets to create innovative energy solutions.

Problem-Solving Energy Professionals Drive My Optimism

Shell Catalysts & Technologies鈥� General Manager Jannes Colaert discusses energy transition and how a commitment to solving challenges drives innovation in low-carbon energy solutions.

Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority Shell and AMG Sign Agreement to Asses Building Spent Residue Upgrading Catalyst Recycling Facility

The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, Shell Overseas Services Ltd. and Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. signed a memorandum of understanding today to evaluate the potential for construction and operation.

How Global Energy Producers Can Emerge Stronger from Market Challenges

President of Shell Catalysts & Technologies, Andy Gosse shares why challenging market conditions is a critical time for industry innovation.

What We Mean by Integrated Solutions at Shell Catalysts & Technologies

Find out how dedicated professionals and innovative technologies help to evolve natural gas, refining, and petrochemical industries.

Three Keys to Solving Challenges of Evolving Markets

Learn how Shell Catalysts & Technologies is innovating petrochemicals to create cleaner energy and enhance profitability.

Optimising Refinery Operations with Collaboration and Digitisation

Senior Account Executive Perry Lea discusses helping customers extract the most value from their assets and how digitisation can change process engineering.

My Favourite Highlights and Insights from ERTC 2019

Stefana Ciumpiliac, Technical Service Engineer, Hydroprocessing, at Shell Catalysts & Technologies discusses her favourite highlights and insights from ERTC 2019.

Leveraging Innovation in Catalyst Technology for Cleaner Energy Solutions

Learn how our talented experts have helped refiners use modern catalyst technologies in a new era of environmental challenges.

Increasing Total Plant Value in Natural and Sour Gas Treating: Handling Mercaptans, CO鈧�, and H鈧係

Learn more about increasing total plant value and combatting highly complex gas compositions.

Collaboration: Driving the Future of Process Technologies

Learn how our experts use collaboration to develop the most progressive, highest-quality technologies for our customers.

Introducing the Shell Catalysts & Technologies LinkedIn Page

Introducing the Shell Catalysts & Technologies鈥� LinkedIn Page, a platform dedicated to updates, expertise, and innovations in the industry.

Unlock Refinery Performance with Nano-engineered Zeolite Hydrocracking Catalyst Technology

In this QA, Torrisi shares his insights on the current constraints of hydrocrackers, how new nano-engineered technology can improve efficiency and product yields for refiners, and what鈥檚 ahead for Shell Catalysts & Technologies.

Energy Evolution for Future Generations

Find out how an expanding population may impact the future of energy production.

Creating Value for EO/EG Plant Owners and Operators through Catalyst & Process Optimization

Find out how Shell Catalysts & Technologies is transforming energy through innovative thinking and a comprehensive technology portfolio.

Unleashing the Potential of the Specialty Business Division

Find out how our expanding population is impacting the future of energy production.

What Energy Transition Means to Shell Catalysts & Technologies

General Manager of New Business Development Kathren Murray discusses how 鈥婼hell Catalysts & Technologies is helping to drive energy transition through natural gas technologies and innovative integrated solutions.

Why An Entrepreneurial Mindset Is Key To Energy Innovation

Find out how Shell Catalysts & Technologies is transforming energy through innovative thinking and a comprehensive technology portfolio.

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