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addressing the unique, evolving challenges posed by new feeds. Within this framework, in co-operation with our col- leagues at Fábrica Carioca de Catalisadores S.A (FCC SA), who have recently published results detailing their experi - ence running a 100% bio-feed in the FCC (Petrobras press release), Ketjen is developing and has developed tailored formulations for co-processing an array of R&R feeds in a diversity of FCC applications, including those seeking to: • Maximise gasoline yields and quality • Maximise LPG and olefins • Maximise plastic precursors from WPO types. In addition, our high matrix activity/high accessibility catalyst technologies lend themselves well as effective platforms for tackling the full range of feeds and yield slate targets across the entire array of feed compositions, con- taminant profiles, and oxygen contents. This includes sig- nificant advances in tuning the characteristics and ratios of the catalyst active sites to promote maximum deoxygena- tion, something that has never been a consideration in FCC operations but is now of significant importance in co-pro- cessing oxygen-containing feeds. The refining world is changing, with an increasing empha- sis on stewardship and sustainability that will forever alter the face of the industry.

References 1 Petrobras, partners process 100% renewable feedstock in Rio Grandense in Refinery’s FCC, OGJ Newsletter , Dec. 4, 2023, www. ogj.com/refining-processing/petrochemicals/article/14301266/ petrobras-processes-100-renewable-feed-in-riograndense-fcc 2 Nalco Water Solutions When Producing Biofuels, Chris Claesen, presented at 2023 Ketjen FCC workshop, Hanoi. Jon Strohm is an Research and Development Advisor within Ketjen’s FCC R&D in Pasadena, Texas. He leads R&D efforts in the develop- ment of new catalytic materials for current and emerging FCC technol- ogies. He has more than 25 years of experience in thermochemical and catalytic hydrocarbon conversions. Darrell Rainer is the Global FCC VGO Specialist with Ketjen Corporation, Houston, Texas. In this role, he works with R&D and busi- ness groups to develop and market new catalyst technologies. He has an R&D background, and more than 27 years of experience in FCC, hydroprocessing, and biofuels. Oscar Oyola-Rivera is an R&D Chemist at Ketjen’s FCC R&D and Project Manager for ReNewFCC. He also leads R&D efforts to develop new catalytic materials for current and future emerging FCC catalysts. He has more than 10 years of experience in heterogeneous catalytic processes for the conversion of hydrocarbons, biomass, and CO2. Clifford Avery is Global FCC Process Advisor with Ketjen Corporation, Houston, Texas. In this role he leads the global FCC effort in training, troubleshooting, and performing unit health checks. He has more than 38 years of experience with FCC and other refining processes.

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Part 1 of this article was published in PTQ Catalysis 2024 .

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