Traditionally considered a waste product and often burnt off in pollution-causing gas flares, associated, stranded, shale gas, and similar gases can now be monetized by conversion into saleable transportation fuels in a Fischer-Tropsch (FT)-based gas-to-liquid (GTL) plant.
Topsoe’s unique proprietary autothermal reforming (ATR) technology is the market-leading technology for syngas production at GTL plants. Tailored Topsoe catalysts and process designs help plants upgrade the product of FT synthesis by hydrotreating of the liquid fraction. This is done to improve stability and hydrocracking/isomerization of the heavy, waxy fraction when the objective is conversion into clean transportation fuels. Dewaxing may also be required to improve cold-flow properties due to the inherent paraffinic nature of FT products. The result is additional high-quality products for sale and lower overall emissions.
Catalysts
Catalysts
The performance catalysts we supply for this application are listed below.
CatalystsTK-6001 HySwell™
TK-6001 HySwell™ is our new ultra high-activity NiMo catalyst for maximum volume swell. TK-6001 HySwell™ is outstanding for use as a first-stage catalyst in hydrocracking units, where removal of nitrogen and density improvement of straight-run and cracked fractions in the VGO range is essential...
CatalystsTK-609 HyBRIM™
TK-609 HyBRIM™ is a new generation, high-activity NiMo catalyst based on the novel HyBRIM™ technology. TK-609 HyBRIM™ is optimized for use as a first-stage catalyst in hydrocrackers, where maximum HDN of straight-run and cracked fractions in the vacuum gas oil (VGO) range are...- Catalysts
TK-611 HyBRIM™
TK-611 HyBRIM™ is the latest generation, high-activity NiMo catalyst based on the novel HyBRIM™ technology. 
CatalystsTK-911
TK-911 is our enhanced activity version of TK-907. TK-911 utilizes an optimized carrier system to catalyze aromatic saturation of refinery streams. In addition, TK-911 exhibits a greater tolerance to the inhibiting effect of sulfur and nitrogen. Application Diesel hydrotreating Fischer-Tropsch wax...- Catalysts
TK-915
TK-915 is the premium-activity HDA catalyst. It exhibits a greater tolerance to the inhibiting effect of sulfur and nitrogen. 
CatalystsTK-921
TK-921 is part of Topsoe’s hydrocracking red series developed for maximum hydrogenation. This is an amorphous hydrocracking catalyst with high selectivity for middle distillates. TK-921 provides high end point reduction at low conversion and hydrogenation of the heavy end of the feed, as well...
CatalystsTK-928
TK-928 is specifically designed for cold-flow improvement (dewaxing) of diesel, renewable diesel and waxy feeds such as Fischer-Tropsch products.
CatalystsTK-932
TK-932 is specifically designed for cold-flow improvement (dewaxing) of nitrogen-containing diesel, renewable diesel and waxy feeds.
Equipment
Equipment
The proprietary equipment we supply for this application are listed below. Also see our reactor internals overview for more.
EquipmentCatalyst Support
Our Catalyst Support is designed to support the combined weight of the catalyst, support material and oil.
EquipmentDistributor Tray
Our Vapor Lift Distributor Tray (VLT) ensures uniform distribution of liquid and gas over the entire cross section area of the catalyst bed.
EquipmentInlet Diffuser
Our Inlet Diffusers are optimized and customized for every unit, taking into account all your reactor flow parameters and reactor geometry.
EquipmentOutlet Collector
Our Outlet Collector ensures even flow distribution in the bottom bed to maximize catalyst utilization and prevents bed migration to downstream piping and equipment.
EquipmentQuench Mixer
Our Quench Mixer ensures efficient mixing of catalyst bed effluents from both above and from the cold quench stream.
EquipmentRedistribution Tray
Our Redistribution Tray ensures uniform redistribution of the mixer effluents to the catalyst bed below.
EquipmentScale Catcher
Our Scale Catching technology is a proven and economically feasible solution to delay pressure drop development and significantly increase unit utilization.
Services
Services
The services we supply for this application are listed below.
ServicesCatalyst Loading
All plants – even those with lots of turnaround experience – can run into trouble during loading. When a problem occurs, it can lead to longer turnarounds and, in the worst case, result in an underperforming catalyst. That makes proper loading an important step in profitable plant operation. Topsoe...
ServicesGeneral Technical Service
Optimal interaction between catalyst and technology is crucial if your plant is to perform at its best. Topsoe’s General Technical Service employs the full weight of our knowledge and experience to advise, inform and guide you towards improvement. All General Technical Service is provided as in-...
ServicesPlant Assessment / Optimization
Refineries and chemical plants are complex and vulnerable to changes over time. These changes can degrade performance and impact negatively on day-to-day operations and, ultimately, your bottom line. Whether you choose a catalyst performance evaluation or full-scale process and catalyst...
ServicesSampling & Analysis
As a general rule, the more you know about a plant or unit’s operating conditions, the better you’ll be able to keep performance, cost-efficiency and profits high. Our Sampling & Analysis service is your direct route to the detailed insight it takes to make better decisions. During start-ups...
ServicesStart-up & Reduction / Activation
Starting up your plant or unit is a complicated and time-consuming procedure that involves monitoring numerous parameters and ensuring the right start-up sequencing. If not performed correctly, it can result in delays or even damage to your catalysts, unit or plant. Our Start-up & Reduction/...
ServicesTroubleshooting
Catalysts and processes normally operate smoothly, yet suboptimal performance can occur from time to time. Since most issues have multiple root causes – usually originating in external factors – the process of solving an issue can be difficult and complex. Our Troubleshooting service draws on the...
Licensing
Process licensing
We offer a full range of process solutions, ranging from technology process licensing to revamps of existing units.
- Process licensing
Catalytic dewaxing
Significant cold flow improvement The cold flow properties of higher end-point feeds, tight oils, or renewable feeds need to be carefully managed in diesel hydrotreaters operating in cold regions or winter seasons. The freezing point of paraffin in the upper ULSD boiling range is critical because... - Process licensing
Revamping
The Topsoe Approach There are many good business reasons for considering revamping a hydroprocessing unit, for instance to react faster to fluctuations in crude oil supply and process more refractive and difficult feeds; to increase unit capacity; comply with stricter product specifications; or to...
