Prime-G+~(TM) From Pilot to Start-Up of World's First Commercial 10 ppm FCC Gasoline Desulfurization Process

摘要

The introduction of extremely low sulfur gasoline has begun in Europe through a program of tax incentives. Low sulfur fuels are already produced in California and will be gradually introduced starting end of 2003 through the U.S.A and Canada. Just like the lead phase-out, it is expected that such regulations will be implemented throughout most of the industrialized countries. The two processes, Prime-G+ and OATS, offered by Axens for low sulfur gasoline production have been successfully started-up in Germany. In particular, the Prime-G+ units have demonstrated their capability to reduce FCC naphtha sulfur below 10 ppm with an octane loss of less than one number. These units are believed to be the world first large-scale units producing such a low sulfur gasoline level. Axens, the world leader in the field of cracked gasoline desulfurization, is committed to further improve its Prime-G+ technology through advances in processing schemes and catalyst improvements. In addition, an extensive cooperation program between BP and Axens is being pursued to take full advantage of the OATS chemistry and provide the most efficient and cost-competitive technologies.