Rosneft’s R&D branch has developed the Ht-100RN diesel fractions hydrotreating catalyst, which allows production of Euro-5 diesel fuel and has operational properties that are significantly superior to foreign made products. The company implemented a full cycle of creating an innovative product, from scientific development to industrial testing. Catalyst production has been launched at the Angarsk Catalyzers and Organic Synthesis Plant, and trial operation is being carried out at Bashneft-Ufaneftekhim.
The test results confirmed the unique operational properties: the Ht-100RN operates at 5 to 10 degrees lower temperatures with high stability of performance and two to three times longer service life.
Unveiling a technological potential is one of the key priorities for Rosneft oil company. In line with its strategy, the company is systematically introducing new technological solutions throughout the entire production chain. Pilot tests of the Ht-100RN started in August 2018, and now, the industrial run of the catalyst continues for the second year without overload and regeneration. Based on the results of the tests, a decision was made to start serial production of a new innovative catalyst at the company’s plants with its subsequent use at the corporate refineries. The Ht-100RN has become the first domestic diesel hydrotreating catalyst launched into industrial production in Russia in the last two decades.