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Clariant launches new CATOFIN 1000 propane dehydrogenation catalyst

CATOFIN 1000: Maximizing operational efficiency through next-generation propane dehydrogenation technology. © ClariantClariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced the launch of CATOFIN 1000, its next-generation propane dehydrogenation catalyst. Building on the success of the commercially proven CATOFIN 310 Series, the new catalyst delivers improvement in both selectivity and productivity, extended lifetime, and up to 20% lower tar precursors, resulting in significantly reduced fouling. This combination of performance enhancements provides an exceptional value proposition for customers seeking to maximize operational efficiency and returns.

Clariant successfully demonstrates advanced Pyrolysis Oil upgrading technology for circular plastics with Borealis and SINTEF

HDMax: Enabling the circular economy through proven pyoil upgading technology. 
© Clariant Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced the successful completion of a collaborative pilot-scale project with Borealis, a leading provider of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions, and SINTEF, one of Europe's largest independent research organizations. The partnership successfully demonstrated Clariant's pyrolysis oil (pyoil) upgrading technology, marking a significant milestone in advancing circular economy solutions for the plastics industry.

Clariant Zeolites partners with Vertimass to scale-up innovative CADO biofuels technology

Powering sustainable aviation: Clariant and Vertimass scale breakthrough biobased fuel technology with advanced zeolite catalysts. 
(Photo created using MidJourney™)Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced a strategic collaboration with Vertimass LLC aiming to accelerate the development and commercialization of advanced zeolite catalysts for the catalytic conversion of biobased alcohols via Vertimass Consolidated Alcohols Deoxygenation and Oligomerization (CADO) process. The envisaged project combines Vertimass' novel technology with Clariant's six decades of expertise in zeolite catalyst development to advance sustainable processing.

Clariant Catalysts drives innovation in China through continued sponsorship of National Catalysis Achievement Award

From right to left: Dr. Weixing Gu (Head of Catalysts R&D China, Clariant), Prof. He Mingyuan (Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences), 
Prof. Zhang Tao (Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Professor at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences), Prof. Li Can (Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences), Prof. He Hong (Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. 
© Clariant Clariant, a sustainability focused specialty chemical company, today announced the laureate of the National Catalysis Achievement Award at the 22nd National Congress on Catalysis of China (NCC 2025). Presented by the Catalysis Society of China, and sponsored by Clariant, the prestigious award recognizes Prof. Dr. Zhang Tao from Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics for his exceptional contributions to catalysis research. The ceremony took place during the congress opening at Xiamen International Conference Center, marking Clariant's fourth consecutive collaboration with the Catalysis Society of Chinese Chemical Society to honor breakthrough innovations in the field.

Clariant’s CATOFIN Catalyst Innovation Boosts Performance in Ningxia Runfeng’s PDH Operations

Clariant’s CATOFIN Catalyst Innovation Boosts Performance in Ningxia Runfeng’s PDH Operations. © ClariantClariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced the continued excellent performance of its high-efficiency CATOFIN catalyst and heat-generating material (HGM) at Ningxia Runfeng New Material Technology Co., Ltd.’s propane dehydrogenation (PDH) unit.

Clariant's sustainability-driven innovations earn global recognition at Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards 2025

Marvin Estenfelder, Head of R&D at Clariant Catalysts.
© Clariant In an era where chemical producers face mounting pressure to reduce environmental impact without sacrificing operational efficiency, two groundbreaking technologies from Clariant Catalysts are proving that sustainability and performance can go hand-in-hand. The Chromium-Free HySat™ catalyst platform and EDHOX™ technology (jointly developed with Linde) recently won in two major categories at the Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards 2025, demonstrating how innovative catalyst technology can revolutionize established chemical processes.