Abstract: A process for preparation of a paraffin isomerization catalyst comprising a mixture of a Group IVB metal oxide, a Group VIB metal oxide, a Group IIIA metal oxide and a Group VIII metal. The process includes the steps of: a) contacting a hydroxide of the Group IVB metal with an aqueous solution of an oxyanion of the Group VIB metal to provide a mixture, (b) drying the mixture to provide a dry powder, (c) kneading the powder with a Group IIIA hydroxide gel and a polymeric cellulose ether compound to form a paste, (d) shaping the paste to form a shaped material, (e) calcining the shaped material to form a calcined material, (f) impregnating the calcined material with an aqueous solution of a Group VIII metal salt to provide the catalyst, and (g) calcining the catalyst.

Abstract: A process for hydrocracking a hydrocarbonaceous feedstock into a middle distillate utilising a hydrocarbon conversion catalyst comprising a modified beta zeolite and a modified Y zeolite, an amorphous inorganic oxide and a hydrogenation component, wherein the said middle distillate is characterised by having a low aromatics content and/or a low pour point.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon conversion catalyst comprising a modified beta zeolite, an amorphous inorganic oxide and a hydrogenation component wherein the said catalyst support has an NH3-AI of less than 3.5 and/or an IEC-AI of less than 3.7.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an isomerisation catalyst comprising mixed aluminium, tungsten and zirconium oxides and a hydrogenation/dehydrogenation component, such as palladium or other Group VIII metals. The catalyst is useful in an isomerisation process for C4+ paraffins and may optionally also include shorter paraffins, aromatics or cycloparaffins.