Overview
An overview of Shell's extensive refining technology portfolio.
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Overview of the Shell refining technology portfolio
Refiners are facing a dynamic business environment. Crude prices are volatile. Heavy, high-sulphur and acidic opportunity crudes are increasingly available.
Demand for lighter products is high; product legislation and emissions standards are tightening; and health, safety and environment mandates also have to be met.
Cutting-edge licensed technologies are being leveraged to introduce new hardware into refineries. These technologies can help refiners to raise capacities, take advantage of opportunity crudes and meet stringent specifications.
Shell Global Solutions licenses a wide range of industry-leading technologies across all refinery processes.
The Sulphur Technology Platform
Today’s business climate poses significant challenges for refiners. Refiners are challenged to meet growing energy demand as well as upgrade crudes to meet stringent environmental regulations.
Dual-service hydrocracking
High-quality middle distillate products from partial conversion of heavy oil fractions and difficult feedstocks
Hydrotreating
Advanced process and catalyst systems to help optimise unit performance and maximise cycle length
Fluidised catalytic cracking
Leading-edge technology for enhanced reliability and environmental performance
Reactor internals
State-of-the-art hardware to help optimise catalyst utilisation, maximise cycle length and increase process safety
