Patents Assigned to Neste Oil Oyj
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Publication number: 20170145318Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of diesel range hydrocarbons wherein a feed is hydrotreated in a hydrotreating step and isomerised in an isomerisation step, and a feed comprising fresh feed containing more than 5 wt % of free fatty acids and at least one diluting agent is hydrotreated at a reaction temperature of 200-400° C., in a hydrotreating reactor in the presence of catalyst, and the ratio of the diluting agent/fresh feed is 5-30:1.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: NESTE OIL OYJInventors: Jukka MYLLYOJA, Pekka AALTO, Pekka SAVOLAINEN, Veli-Matti PUROLA, Ville ALOPAEUS, Johan GRONQVIST
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Patent number: 9598327Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of diesel range hydrocarbons wherein a feed is hydrotreated in a hydrotreating step and isomerized in an isomerization step, and a feed comprising fresh feed containing more than 5 wt % of free fatty acids and at least one diluting agent is hydrotreated at a reaction temperature of 200-400° C., in a hydrotreating reactor in the presence of catalyst, and the ratio of the diluting agent/fresh feed is 5-30:1.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: NESTE OIL OYJInventors: Jukka Myllyoja, Pekka Aalto, Pekka Savolainen, Veli-Matti Purola, Ville Alopaeus, Johan Gronqvist
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Patent number: 9206092Abstract: The use of bio oil from at least one renewable source in a hydrotreatment process, in which process hydrocarbons are formed from said glyceride oil in a catalytic reaction, and the iron content of said bio oil is less than 1 w-ppm calculated as elemental iron. A bio oil intermediate including bio oil from at least one renewable source and the iron content of said bio oil is less than 1 w-ppm calculated as elemental iron.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2014Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Tuomas Ouni, Väinö Sippola, Petri Lindqvist
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Publication number: 20150322417Abstract: This invention relates to cells and methods for producing lipids using cellulosic carbon source. More specifically the invention relates to oleaginous bacterial cells, wherein genes encoding at least one cellulolytic activity has been introduced. This invention also relates to methods for lipid production by cultivating an oleaginous bacterial strain or strains capable of expressing one or more cellulolytic activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2013Publication date: November 12, 2015Applicant: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Stephan Hetzler, Stefan Uthoff, Daniel Broker, Alexander Steinbuchel, Perttu Koskinen
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Publication number: 20150251168Abstract: The present invention provides a method for simultaneous production of components suitable for production of base oil and fuel components. In the method a feedstock comprising fatty acids and/or fatty acid esters is entered into a reaction zone and subjected to a ketonisation reaction in the presence of a dual catalyst system. This system is configured to perform a ketonisation reaction and a hydrotreatment reaction, under hydrogen pressure. Subsequently ketones are obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: NESTE OIL OYJInventors: Mika Kettunen, Jukka Myllyoja, Rami Piilola, Goran Sandstrom, Pekka Aalto
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Patent number: 9120713Abstract: The present invention provides a method for simultaneous production of components suitable for production of base oil and fuel components. In the method a feedstock comprising fatty acids and/or fatty acid esters is entered into a reaction zone and subjected to a ketonization reaction in the presence of a dual catalyst system. This system is configured to perform a ketonization reaction and a hydrotreatment reaction, under hydrogen pressure. Subsequently ketones are obtained.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2012Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Mika Kettunen, Jukka Myllyoja, Rami Piilola, Goran Sandstrom, Pekka Aalto
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Patent number: 9115317Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the recovery of oil from an aqueous solution containing oil and solids, as well as to the use of products obtained by this method. The method of the invention comprises at least the following steps of: Adjusting the oil- and solids-containing aqueous solution to a pH which is acidic, separating an oil- and solids-containing fraction from the acidic aqueous solution with an separation agent which is hydrophilic or assumes a hydrophilic character in response to water, recovering the oil- and solids-containing fraction separated by means of said separation agent, extracting oil away from the solids with a water-insoluble extraction agent, and recovering the oil-containing water-insoluble extraction agent.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2012Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Miia Mujunen, Ossi Pastinen, Ilkka Lehtomaki, Simo Laakso, Perttu Koskinen
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Patent number: 9096802Abstract: Method of producing a hydrocarbon composition in which a biomass raw-material is gasified to produce a raw syngas containing carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen, the hydrogen-to-carbon monoxide ratio being about 0.5 to 1.7. A part of the impurities is removed to produce a clean syngas which is fed into a Fischer-Tropsch reactor where a significant part of the carbon monoxide and hydrogen is converted to a hydrocarbon composition containing C4-C90 hydrocarbons. A hydrocarbon composition is recovered which mainly contains hydrocarbons which are solid or semisolid at ambient temperature and pressure and an off-gas of the Fischer-Tropsch reactor, including hydrocarbons which are gaseous at ambient temperature and pressure, is used for producing hydrogen gas. By introducing hydrogen into the clean syngas, the hydrogen to carbon monoxide ratio can be increased and by using off-gas-produced hydrogen, the capacity of the process is significantly improved.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2012Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: NESTE OIL OYJInventors: Isto Eilos, Ilkka Hiltunen, Sebastian Johansson, Esa Kurkela, Pekka Simell, Sami Toppinen
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Publication number: 20150191404Abstract: A composition, including 40-50 wt-% C14 paraffins, based on the total weight of the composition, and 35-45 wt-% C15 paraffins, based on the total weight of the composition, wherein the C14 and C15 paraffins are produced from a biological raw material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2014Publication date: July 9, 2015Applicant: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Pekka AALTO, Kati SANDBERG, Tomi NYMAN, Maija HAKOLA
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Publication number: 20150144087Abstract: Gasoline fuel and method of making and using it. The fuel comprises from 5 to 20 vol.-% paraffinic hydrocarbons originating from biological oils, fats, or derivatives or combinations thereof. Further, it comprises oxygenates, such as ethanol present in a concentration of about 5 to 15 vol.-%; or iso-butanol present in a concentration of 5 to 20 vol.-%, preferably about 10 to 17 vol.-%; or ETBE present in a concentration of 7 to 25 vol.-%, preferably about 15 to 22 vol.-%. The bioenergy content of the gasoline is at least 14 Energy equivalent percentage (Eeqv-%) calculated based on the heating values given in the European Renewable Energy Directive 2009/28/EC. By means of the invention, fuels with a high bioenergy content are provided which can be used in conventional gasoline-fuelled automotive engines.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Leena Rantanen-Kolehmainen, Päivi Aakko-Saksa
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Patent number: 9040766Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the manufacture of branched saturated hydrocarbons, said method comprising the steps where a feed comprising olefins having at least 10 carbons is simultaneously hydrogenated and isomerized in the presence of hydrogen at a temperature of 100-400° C., under hydrogen partial pressure of 0.01-10 MPa, in the presence of a catalyst comprising a metal selected from the metals of Group VIIIb of the Periodic Table of Elements, a molecular sieve selected from ten member ring molecular sieves, twelve member ring molecular sieves and mesoporous molecular sieves embedded with zeolite, and a carrier, to yield branched saturated hydrocarbons.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2010Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: NESTE OIL OYJInventors: Mika Kettunen, Vaino Sippola, Marja Tiitta
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Patent number: 9005429Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrocarbons and particularly to the manufacture of hydrocarbon components suitable as aviation fuels or jet fuels and as blending stocks for aviation fuels. The process comprises the stages, wherein in the first stage an oil feed of biological origin and hydrogen gas are subjected to conditions sufficient to effect hydrodeoxygenation in the presence of a hydrodeoxygenation catalyst to yield n-paraffins; in the second stage the n-paraffins and hydrogen gas are subjected to conditions sufficient to effect isomerization in the presence of an isomerization catalyst to yield isoparaffins and separating fractions; and recycling the fraction boiling at a temperature above 200° C. under atmospheric pressure obtained from the second stage to reisomerization, where isomerization is effected in the presence of an isomerization catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2009Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Varpu Markkanen, Petri Lindqvist, Elina Harlin, Pekka Aalto, Jukka Myllyoja, Ville Alopaeus
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Patent number: 8993281Abstract: The present invention relates to a genetically modified Acinetobacter host for lipid production. The Acinetobacter host has been genetically modified to be deficient of one or more of genes A) a gene encoding fatty acyl-CoA reductase (EC1.2.1.n2), wherein said host is capable of increased production of TAGs and/or of total lipids compared to the parent host; and/or B) a gene encoding lipase (EC:3.1.1.3), a gene encoding pyruvate dehydrogenase (EC:1.2.2.2), and/or gene ACIAD 2177, or functional equivalents of any of said genes, wherein said host is capable of increased production of wax esters and/or total lipids compared to the parent host.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Suvi Myllyntausta, Virpi Kivinen, Antti Larjo, Tommi Aho, Perttu Koskinen, Matti Karp, Ville Santala
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Patent number: 8986960Abstract: Disclosed are microorganisms of the genus Cupriavidus or Ralstonia, which are genetically modified to express phosphomannose isomerase (EC5.3.1.8) and facilitated diffusion protein (EC1.3.1.74) for mannose uptake, and optionally mannofructokinase (EC2.7.1.4). The microorganisms also may be genetically modified to express xylose isomerase (EC 5.3.1.5), xylulokinase (E 2.7.1.17) and xylose proton symporter E or a high affinity ABC-transporter. The genetically modified microorganisms are capable of growing on mannose, xylose, arabinose, glucose, or galactose, or a combination thereof as the carbon source.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2011Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Shanna Sichwart, Birgit Haschenhermes, Daniel Bröker, Alexander Steinbüchel, Stephan Hetzler, Perttu Koskinen
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Patent number: 8974640Abstract: The present invention relates to a feed distribution device in separation columns and a method of operation. In particular it relates to distillation columns in which the feed stream is substantially liquid phase, or a mixture of gas and liquid upstream of the column, but where the feed vaporizes or vaporizes more when it enters the column. More specifically, the feed distribution device contains a plurality of opening which allow the feed to vaporize inside the column and where the openings are maintained in critical condition during operation. Significant advantage is achieved through the implementation and use of the present feed distribution device.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2011Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Esa Tamminen, Simo Jortikka, Martti Ruskoaho, Ulla Happonen
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Publication number: 20150057476Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of diesel range hydrocarbons wherein a feed is hydrotreated in a hydrotreating step and isomerised in an isomerisation step, and a feed comprising fresh feed containing more than 5 wt % of free fatty acids and at least one diluting agent is hydrotreated at a reaction temperature of 200-400° C., in a hydrotreating reactor in the presence of catalyst, and the ratio of the diluting agent/fresh feed is 5-30:1.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: NESTE OIL OYJInventors: Jukka MYLLYOJA, Pekka AALTO, Pekka SAVOLAINEN, Veli-Matti PUROLA, Ville ALOPAEUS, Johan GRONQVIST
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Patent number: 8936655Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated process, which comprises a single cell oil production process, and a pulp and/or paper industry process. The process comprises that in the single cell oil production process is used a microorganism capable of producing lipids or lipids and enzymes when cultivated on a medium comprising organic material from pulp and/or paper industry. Lipids or lipids and enzymes are produced by said microorganisms in the single cell oil production process and/or in a process connected into it. The present invention relates also to use of lipids produced in the process as biofuel or as a component of biofuel or as a starting material for biofuel production and use of enzymes produced in the lipid production process in pulp and/or paper industry or in other applications as an enzyme preparation or as a source of enzymes.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Perttu Koskinen, Reijo Tanner
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Patent number: 8935994Abstract: Gasoline fuel and method of making and using it. The fuel comprises from 5 to 20 vol.-% paraffinic hydrocarbons originating from biological oils, fats, or derivatives or combinations thereof. Further, it comprises oxygenates, such as ethanol present in a concentration of about 5 to 15 vol.-%; or iso-butanol present in a concentration of 5 to 20 vol.-%, preferably about 10 to 17 vol.-%; or ETBE present in a concentration of 7 to 25 vol.-%, preferably about 15 to 22 vol.-%. The bioenergy content of the gasoline is at least 14 Energy equivalent percentage (Eeqv-%) calculated based on the heating values given in the European Renewable Energy Directive 2009/28/EC. By means of the invention, fuels with a high bioenergy content are provided which can be used in conventional gasoline-fuelled automotive engines.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Leena Rantanen-Kolehmainen, Päivi Aakko-Saksa
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Patent number: 8936658Abstract: A method of reforming a gasification gas, in order to decompose the impurities contained therein, and a use of a noble metal catalyst in the pre-reforming of gasification gas. The gas is brought into contact with a metal catalyst in the presence of an oxidizing agent. The reformation is carried out in several stages, wherein in at least one of the first stages a noble metal catalyst is used, and in a second stage which follows the first stage the catalyst used is a metal catalyst. The use of a noble metal catalyst can reduce the risk of deactivation of the metal catalysts and can increase the operating life of the catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Pekka Simell, Esa Kurkela, Ilkka Hiltunen
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Publication number: 20150018588Abstract: The present invention provides a method for increasing hydrocarbon chain length. The method comprises providing a feedstock comprising fatty acids and/or fatty acid esters with hydrocarbon chain length below C23 into a reaction zone in which ketonisation is conducted in the presence of a hydrotreatment catalyst under hydrogen pressure. The obtained ketones have a hydrocarbon chain length of from C24 to C43. The present invention further provides a method for simultaneous production of base oil components and fuel components.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2012Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Jukka Myllyoja, Pekka Aalto, Rami Piilola