MIR ALI ASGHAR SAJEDI NIOEC M.D. CATALYST PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN IRAN MIR ALI ASGHAR SAJEDI NIOEC M.D.

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CATALYST PRODUCTION 1-THE REQUIRED BASIS FOR CATALYST MANUFACTURING: TECHNOLOGY KNOW-HOW FOR CATALYST PRODUCTION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (INCLUDING PILOT PLANTS AND STANDARD LABS) EXPERT MANPOWER CATALYST PLANT EXPERT PROCESS ENGINEERING TEAM FOR PROCESS DEVELOPMENT OF CATALYSTIC UNITS AVAILABILITY OF RAW MATERIALS 2-PROVISION OF AFTER SALE SERVICES 3- MARKETING 4-ACESSIBILTY OF CONSUMERS MARKET

CATALYST MANUFACTURING IN IRAN 1- CATALYST MANUFACTURERS RECOGNITION IN IRAN 2-RECOGNITION OF 24 MANUFACTURERS – SIXTEENH MANUFACTURERS CLAIMING FOR PRODUCTION OF CATALYST SUPPORTS 3-FORMATION OF CATALYST COMMITTEE IN NIORDC 4-FORMATION OF CATALYST RESEARCH CENTERS IN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PETROLEUM AND PETROCHEMICAL RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER FOR DEVELOPING OF CATALYST INDUSTRY 5-COOPERATION OF CATALYST RESEARCH CENTERS WITH CATALYST PLANTS

CATALYST RESEARCH CENTERS IN IRAN 1-RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PETROLEUM 2-PETROCHEMICAL RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER 3-UNIVERSITIES RESEARCH CENTERS 4-CATALYST PLANTS RESEARCH CENTERS 5-PRIVATE INDUSTRIES RESEARCH CENTERS

OPPORTUNITIES REVIEW OF CATALYST PRODUCTION STATUS IN IRAN

OPPORTUNITIES ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN 1- DIFFERENT TYPES OF ABSORBENTS INCLUDING: Activated Alumina Molecular Sieve 3A and 4A Moisture removal Silica Gel TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION: 3000 MT LOCAL PRODUCTION POSSIBILITY : 100%

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN 2-DIFFERENT TYPES OF ABSORBENTS, RESINS AND CATALYST SUPPORTS, INCLUDING: Molecular Sieve 5A Resins (Cationic, Anionic, Neutral) γ Alumina Catalyst Supports (HDS) TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION: 4500 MT LOCAL PRODUCTION POSSIBILITY: IN COMMERCIALIZATION STAGE

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN 3-DIFFERENT TYPES OF ABSORBENTS, RESINS AND CATALYST SUPPORTS, INCLUDING: Molecular Sieve 13A Active Carbon γ Alumina Catalyst Supports α Alumina Catalyst Supports TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION: 2000 MT LOCAL PRODUCTION POSSIBILITY: IN R&D STAGE

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN 4-DIFFERENT TYPES OF ABSORBENTS, RESINS AND CATALYST SUPPORTS, INCLUDING: Molecular Sieve HCL Removal Activated Alumina COS-H2S Adsorbent Different Types of Zeolitic Catalyst Supports for Hydrocracker, CCR, Isom Catalysts Amine Removal Active Carbon Mercury and Iron Removal Resins TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION: 850 MT LOCAL PRODUCTION POSSIBILITY: NOT YET STARTED

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN 5-DIFFERENT TYPES OF NONPOLYMER PETROCHEMICAL CATALYSTS TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION: 900 MT IN COMMERCIALIZATION STAGE, 900 MT IN R&D STAGE, 600 MT NOT YET STARTED

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN 6-DIFFERENT TYPES OF PETROCHEMICAL POLYMER AND STARTERS CATALYSTS TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION: 250 MT PRODUCTION IN INSIDE OF PETROCHEMICAL PLANTS 1040 MT IN COMMERCIALIZATION STAGE, 1400 MT IN R&D STAGE, 300 MT NOT YET STARTED

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN 7-DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS AND OIL REFINING CATALYSTS: TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION: MEROX: 20 MT : LOCAL PRODUCTION CCR & CRU: 300 MT :LOCAL PRODUCTION, LOW TEMPERATURE ISOM: 450 MT : LOCAL PRODUCTION POSSIBILITY,

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN 7-DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS AND OIL REFINING CATALYSTS (CONT…): TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION: NORMAL ISOM: 10 MT: IN COMMERCIALIZATION STAGE FCC/RFCC: 13500 MT : IN R&D STAGE HYDROCRACKING: 300 MT NOT YET STARTED

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN 8-DIFFERENT TYPES OF COMMON GAS , OIL AND PETROCHEMICAL CATALYSTS : TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION: STEAM REFORMING: 880 MT : LOCAL PRODUCTION LTSC: 670 MT : LOCAL PRODUCTION HTSC: 500 MT : LOCAL PRODUCTION POSSIBILITY METHANATION: 150 MT : LOCAL PRODUCTION POSSIBILITY,

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN 8-DIFFERENT TYPES OF COMMON GAS , OIL AND PETROCHEMICAL CATALYSTS (CONT…): TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION: SRU (AL2O3): 200 MT : LOCAL PRODUCTION SULFUR REMOVAL (ZNO): 600 MT : LOCAL PRODUCTION HDS HYDROTREATING: 2500 MT : LOCAL PRODUCTION POSSIBILITY

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN 9-SUMMARY OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF ALL GAS , OIL AND PETROCHEMICAL CATALYSTS AND ABSORBENTS (EXCLUDING CERAMIC BALLS): TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION : 31150 MT (NOTE: CATALYST SUPPORTS HAVE BEEN DEDUCTED DUE TO THEIR CONSIDERATION IN CATALYSTS WEIGHTS): LOCAL PRODUCTION: 9600 MT (31%) (Including 3100 MT Absorbents and Molecular Sieves)

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN 9-SUMMARY OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF ALL GAS , OIL AND PETROCHEMICAL CATALYSTS AND ABSORBENTS (EXCLUDING CERAMIC BALLS) (COMT…): TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION : 31150 MT (NOTE: CATALYST SUPPORTS HAVE BEEN DEDUCTED DUE TO THEIR CONSIDERATION IN CATALYSTS WEIGHTS): IN COMMERCIALIZATION STAGE: 2920 MT (9.4%) IN R&D STAGE: 16800 MT (54%) NOT YET STARTED: 1830 MT (5.6%)

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN 10-CERAMIC BALLS: TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION : 12000 MT LOCAL PRODUCTION

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN 11-SUMMARY: TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION: ABSORBENTS AND MOLECULAR SIEVES: 3100 MT CATALYSTS: 28050 MT (23% as local production, 10.4 % as in commercialization and 66.6% in R&D and not started yet) Ceramic balls: 12000 MT

CHALLENGES LACK OF SUFFICIENT INFRASTRUCTURE IN GOVERNMENTAL SECTION TO SUPPORT LOCAL CATALYST PRODUCTION. LACK OF SUFFICIENT COOPERATION BETWEEN RESEARCH CENTERS AND CATALYST PRODUCERS. LACK OF SUFFICIENT COOPERATION BETWEEN THE CATALYST PRODUCERS AND CATALYST END USERS NONAVAILABILITY OF RAW MATERIALS FOR PRODUCTION OF CATALYST SUPPORTS LACK OF SUFFICIENT INFRASTRUCTURE IN BANKING SYSTEMS TO FACILITATE BANK SERVICES TO THE CATALYST PRODUCERS AFTER SALE TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF END USERS

CONCLUSION AND PROPOSALS Rapid Growth of Local Catalyst Production in recent years, Opportunity for production of Catalysts which are not in production locally yet, Due attention for local production of Catalyst Supports, Necessity for developing of Strategic Planning for overall supporting of local production in Governmental Section. This Planning should be implemented through a wide and pervasive map-road which can cover all concerns of the Authorities.

CONCLUSION AND PROPOSALS Economical production should be concerned by all local Catalyst Manufacturers, Due attentions should be made by Catalyst Manufacturers for the obligations as they are liable for meeting of performance guarantees and liquidated damages. Strengthen the relations between Research Centers and Catalyst Manufacturers.

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