Abstract: Process for preparing a sulphided hydrocracking catalyst comprising the steps of (a) treating an amorphous silica alumina carrier with one or more Group VIB metal components, one or more Group VIII metal components and a C3-C12 polyhydric compound, (b) drying the treated catalyst carrier at a temperature of at most 200° C. to form an impregnated carrier, and (c) sulphiding the impregnated carrier to obtain a sulphided catalyst.

Abstract: A liquid fuel composition for a spark ignition internal combustion engine comprising (a) gasoline blending components, (b) Fischer-Tropsch derived naphtha at a level of up to 50% v/v and (c) oxygenated hydrocarbon at a level less than 50% v/v. While the low octane number of Fischer-Tropsch derived naphtha would normally severely restrict its blendability in gasoline to low levels, it has now been found that Fischer-Tropsch derived naphtha can be included in, for example, ethanol-containing gasoline fuel compositions, in surprisingly and significantly high blend ratios of Fischer-Tropsch derived naphtha to ethanol.

Abstract: Process for preparing a diesel fuel composition comprising the steps of: (i) blending a Fischer-Tropsch derived gasoil with a petroleum derived gasoil to form a blended gasoil which is compliant with the EN590 specification, wherein the Fischer-Tropsch derived gasoil has a density of 0.8 g/cm3 or less and wherein the petroleum derived gasoil is derived from naphthenic high density petroleum crude oil and has a density at 15° C. of 0.84 g/cm3 or greater and a naphthenics content of 30 wt % or greater; and (ii) mixing the blended gasoil produced in step (i) with a diesel base fuel to form a diesel fuel composition, wherein the diesel fuel composition has a density at 15° C. in the range from 0.820 g/cm3 to 0.845 g/cm3.

Abstract: Process for preparing a hydrotreating catalyst comprising of from 5 wt % to 50 wt % of molybdenum, of from 0.5 wt % to 20 wt % of nickel and of from 0 to 5 wt % of phosphorus, all based on total dry weight of catalyst, which process comprises (a) treating alumina carrier with molybdenum and nickel and of from 1 to 60% wt of gluconic acid, based on weight of carrier, and optionally phosphorus, (b) optionally drying the treated carrier at a temperature of from 40 to 200° C., and (c) calcining the treated and optionally dried carrier at a temperature of from 200 to 650° C. to obtain the calcined treated carrier.

Abstract: Presented is a composition useful in the catalytic dewaxing of a waxy hydrocarbon feedstock. The composition includes a mixture of ZSM-12 zeolite and titania and may further include a noble metal. The ZSM-12 zeolite preferably has a high silica-to-alumina ratio within its framework. The mixture may be dealuminated either by acid leaching using a fluorosilicate salt or by steam treating.

Abstract: Process for preparing a hydrotreating catalyst comprising of from 5 wt % to 50 wt % of molybdenum, of from 0.5 wt % to 20 wt % of cobalt, and of from 0 to 5 wt % of phosphorus, all based on total dry weight of catalyst, which process comprises (a) treating a nickel containing carrier with molybdenum, cobalt and of from 1 to 60% wt of gluconic acid, based on weight of carrier, and optionally phosphorus, (b) optionally drying the treated carrier at a temperature of from 40 to 200° C., and (c) calcining the treated and optionally dried carrier at a temperature of from 200 to 650° C. to obtain the calcined treated carrier.

Abstract: Catalyst composition useful in the catalytic dewaxing of a waxy hydrocarbon feedstock which catalyst composition includes a mixture of zeolite EU-2 and titania and may further include a noble metal. The zeolite EU-2 has a molar bulk ratio of silica-to-alumina (SAR) of greater than 100:1. The zeolite or mixture may have been dealuminated such as by acid leaching using a fluorosilicate salt or by steam treating.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing a sulphided catalyst comprising the steps of (a) treating a catalyst carrier with one or more Group VIB metal components, one or more Group VIII metal components and a glycolic acid ethoxylate ether compound according to the formula (I) R—(CH2)x—CH2—O—[—(CH2)2—O—]m—CH2—COOH (I) wherein R is a hydrocarbyl group containing of from 5 to 20 carbon atoms, x is in the range of from 1 to 15, and m is in the range of from 1 to 10, and wherein the molar ratio of compound (I) to the Group VIB and Group VIII metal content is at least 0.01:1 to 1:0.01; (b) drying the treated catalyst carrier at a temperature of at most 200° C. to form a dried impregnated carrier; and (c) sulphiding the dried impregnated carrier to obtain a sulphided catalyst.

Abstract: A process for converting a biomass-derived pyrolysis oil in which the pyrolysis oil is contacted with hydrogen in the presence of a certain catalyst containing one or more Group VIII metals is provided. The catalyst is prepared by (a) comulling (1) a refractory oxide, (2) a small amount of liquid, chosen such that the Loss On Ignition (LOI) at 485° C. of the mixture is from equal to or more than 20 wt % to equal to or less than 70 wt % based on the total weight of the catalyst composition, and (3) at least one or more metal component(s), which is/are at least partially insoluble in the amount of liquid used, to form a mixture, and the metal component(s) is/are one or more Group VIII metal component, (b) optionally shaping, and drying of the mixture thus obtained; and (c) calcination of the composition thus obtained to provide a calcined catalyst.

Abstract: Process for preparing a hydrotreating catalyst comprising of from 5 wt % to 50 wt % of molybdenum, of from 0.5 wt % to 20 wt % of cobalt, and of from 0 to 5 wt % of phosphorus, all based on total dry weight of catalyst, which process comprises (a) treating a nickel containing carrier with molybdenum, cobalt and of from 1 to 60% wt of gluconic acid, based on weight of carrier, and optionally phosphorus, (b) optionally drying the treated carrier at a temperature of from 40 to 200° C., and (c) calcining the treated and optionally dried carrier at a temperature of from 200 to 650° C. to obtain the calcined treated carrier.

Abstract: Process for preparing a hydrotreating catalyst comprising of from 5 wt % to 50 wt % of molybdenum, of from 0.5 wt % to 20 wt % of nickel and of from 0 to 5 wt % of phosphorus, all based on total dry weight of catalyst, which process comprises (a) treating alumina carrier with molybdenum and nickel and of from 1 to 60% wt of gluconic acid, based on weight of carrier, and op tionally phosphorus, (b) optionally drying the treated carrier at a temperature of from 40 to 200° C., and (c) calcining the treated and optionally dried carrier at a temperature of from 200 to 650° C. to obtain the calcined treated carrier.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing a sulphided catalyst comprising the steps of (a) treating a catalyst carrier with one or more Group VIB metal components, one or more Group VIII metal components and a glycolic acid ethoxylate ether compound according to the formula (I) R—(CH2)x—CH2—O—[—(CH2)2—O—]m—CH2—COOH (I) wherein R is a hydrocarbyl group containing of from 5 to 20 carbon atoms, x is in the range of from 1 to 15, and m is in the range of from 1 to 10, and wherein the molar ratio of compound (I) to the Group VIB and Group VIII metal content is at least 0.01:1 to 1:0.01; (b) drying the treated catalyst carrier at a temperature of at most 200° C. to form a dried impregnated carrier; and (c) sulphiding the dried impregnated carrier to obtain a sulphided catalyst.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for rejuvenation of a used hydrotreating catalyst comprising at least 8% wt of coke and one or more non-noble Group VIII and/or Group VIb metals, which process comprises the steps of: (i) removing coke from the used hydrotreating catalyst; and (ii) treating the catalyst obtained in step (i) with of from 2 to 60% wt of gluconic acid, based on weight of dry catalyst.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of a hydrocracking catalyst and its use. A zeolite Y having specifically defined properties is mixed with an alumina binder component and a first metals-containing solution that is extruded to form an extruded mixture. The extruded mixture is dried and calcined. The dried and calcined mixture is then impregnated with a second metals-containing solution.

Abstract: Process for preparing a sulphided hydrocracking catalyst comprising the steps of (a) treating an amorphous silica alumina carrier with one or more Group VIB metal components, one or more Group VIII metal components and a C3-C12 polyhydric compound, (b) drying the treated catalyst carrier at a temperature of at most 200° C. to form an impregnated carrier, and (c) sulphiding the impregnated carrier to obtain a sulphided catalyst.

Abstract: A process to prepare a first middle distillates fraction, a second middle distillates fraction and one or more base oils, the process comprising the steps of providing a Fischer-Tropsch product stream; separating the Fischer-Tropsch product stream to obtain at least a low boiling fraction, boiling below a temperature in the range of from 300 to 450° C., and a high boiling fraction, boiling above a temperature in the range of from 300 to 450° C.; subjecting the high boiling fraction to a hydrocracking/hydroisomerization step to obtain an at least partially isomerised product stream; separating the partially isomerised product stream to obtain a first middle distillates fraction and a residual fraction, wherein the residual fraction has a T10 wt. % boiling point of between 200 and 450° C.; dewaxing the low boiling fraction to obtain a second middle distillates fraction; and dewaxing the residual fraction to obtain one or more base oils.

Abstract: A process to prepare a first middle distillates fraction, a second middle distillates fraction, a distillate base oil and a residual base oil by providing a Fischer-Tropsch product stream; separating the Fischer-Tropsch product stream to obtain at least a low boiling fraction, boiling below a temperature ranging from 300 to 450° C., and a high boiling fraction, boiling above a temperature ranging from 300 to 450° C.; subjecting the high boiling fraction to a hydrocracking/hydroisomerization step to obtain a partially isomerised product stream; separating the partially isomerised product stream to obtain a first middle distillates fraction, a heavy distillates fraction and a residual fraction, the residual fraction having a T5 wt. % boiling point between 400 and 650° C.; dewaxing the low boiling fraction to obtain a second middle distillates fraction; dewaxing the heavy distillates fraction to obtain a distillate base oil; and dewaxing the residual fraction to obtain a residual base oil.

Abstract: Process for producing paraffinic hydrocarbons, the process comprising the following steps: (a) contacting hydrogen and a feedstock comprising triglycerides, diglycerides, monoglycerides and/or fatty acids with a hydrogenation catalyst under hydrodeoxygenation conditions; and (b) contacting the whole effluent of step (a) with a hydroprocessing catalyst comprising sulphided Ni and sulphided W or Mo as hydrogenation components on a carrier comprising amorphous silica-alumina and/or a zeolitic compound under hydro-isomerization conditions.

Abstract: A process for starting up a hydrotreating process using a bulk metal catalyst. The process comprises the steps of providing a hydrocarbon feed stream containing less than 100 ppmw nitrogen containing species; and adding a nitrogen-containing compound to the hydrocarbon feed stream followed by contacting the resulting feed stream with the bulk metal catalyst in the presence of hydrogen and a sulfur-containing species.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon conversion catalyst composition which comprises dealuminated ZSM-48 and/or EU-2 zeolite and a refractory oxide binder essentially free of alumina, processes for preparing such composition and processes for converting hydrocarbon feedstock with the help of such compositions.