Abstract: The present invention concerns doped catalysts on an alumino-silicate support with an adapted macropore content and hydrocracking/hydroconversion and hydrotreatment processes employing them. The catalyst comprises at least one hydrodehydrogenating element selected from the group formed by elements from group VIB and group VIII of the periodic table, a controlled quantity of phosphorus (optionally in combination with boron and/or silicon) as a doping element, and a non-zeolitic support based on alumina-silica containing a quantity of more than 5% by weight and 95% by weight or less of silica (SiO2).

Abstract: The present invention concerns doped catalysts on an alumino-silicate support with an adapted macropore content and hydrocracking/hydroconversion and hydrotreatment processes employing them. The catalyst comprises at least one hydrodehydrogenating element selected from the group formed by elements from group VIB and group VIII of the periodic table, a controlled quantity of phosphorus (optionally in combination with boron and/or silicon) as a doping element, and a non-zeolitic support based on alumina-silica containing a quantity of more than 5% by weight and 95% by weight or less of silica (SiO2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for sulfurization of catalysts for hydrotreatment, in particular the catalysts for hydrotreating refractory oxides by sulfurization, in which said catalysts are subjected to a sulfurization stage under a gas atmosphere that contains hydrogen sulfide (H2S), hydrogen (H2), and optionally a cover gas for dilution and in which the H2S/H2 molar ratio is more than 4 and the H2S partial pressure is at least equal to 1 kPa. Said sulfurization stage can be carried out in the hydrotreatment unit (sulfurization in situ) or, prior to the charging of the catalyst, in the hydrotreatment unit (sulfurization ex situ) and is generally carried out at a temperature of less than 600° C., preferably less than 500° C. The invention also relates to the catalysts that are sulfurized by said sulfurization process and their use for hydrorefining and/or hydroconversion/hydrocracking of hydrocarbon feedstocks.

Abstract: A process for production of very high-quality base oils, and simultaneous production of high-quality middle distillates, comprises the successive stages of hydroisomerization and catalytic dewaxing. The hydroisomerization takes place in the presence of a catalyst containing at least one noble metal deposited on an amorphous acid support, the metal dispersion being less than 20%. The support is preferably an amorphous silica-alumina. The catalytic dewaxing takes place in the presence of a catalyst containing at least one hydrodehydrogenating element (Group VIII) and at least one molecular sieve chosen from ZBM-30, EU-2, and EU-11.

Abstract: For producing very high quality base stock and for simultaneously producing high quality middle distillates, successive hydroisomerisation and catalytic dewaxmg steps are employed wherein the hydroisomerisation is carried out in the presence of a catalyst containing at least one noble metal deposited on an amorphous acidic support, the dispersion of the metal being 20%-100%. The support is preferably an amorphous silica-alumina. Catalytic dewaxing is carried out in the presence of a catalyst containing at least one hydrodehydrogenating element (group VIII) and at least one molecular sieve selected from ZBM-30, EU-2 and EU-11.

Abstract: A hydrotreating catalyst that contains at least one element of group VIB and/or group VIII of the periodic table and optionally phosphorus and/or silicon, with an organic compound as an additive that contains at least one nitrogen atom, is used for the transformation of hydrocarbon-containing fractions, in particular the hydrodesulfurization, the hydrodenitrification, the hydrodemetallization, the hydrogenation of various petroleum fractions, such as residues, vacuum distillates, gas oils and gasolines, and the hydroconversion of vacuum distillates.

Abstract: A hydrotreating catalyst that contains at least one element of group VIB and/or group VIII of the periodic table and optionally phosphorus and/or silicon, with an organic compound as an additive that contains at least one nitrogen atom, is used for the transformation of hydrocarbon-containing fractions, in particular the hydrodesulfurization, the hydrodenitrification, the hydrodemetallization, the hydrogenation of various petroleum fractions, such as residues, vacuum distillates, gas oils and gasolines, and the hydroconversion of vacuum distillates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for sulfurization of catalysts for hydrotreatment, in particular the catalysts for hydrotreating refractory oxides by sulfurization, in which said catalysts are subjected to a sulfurization stage under a gas atmosphere that contains hydrogen sulfide (H2S), hydrogen (H2), and optionally a cover gas for dilution and in which the H2S/H2 molar ratio is more than 4 and the H2S partial pressure is at least equal to 1 kPa. Said sulfurization stage can be carried out in the hydrotreatment unit (sulfurization in situ) or, prior to the charging of the catalyst, in the hydrotreatment unit (sulfurization ex situ) and is generally carried out at a temperature of less than 600° C., preferably less than 500° C. The invention also relates to the catalysts that are sulfurized by said sulfurization process and their use for hydrorefining and/or hydroconversion/hydrocracking of hydrocarbon feedstocks.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for simultaneously producing very high quality oil bases and high quality middle distillates comprising successive steps of hydroisomerization and catalytic dewaxing. The hydroisomerization is carried out in the presence of a catalyst containing at least a noble metal deposited on an amorphous acid support, the metal dispersion being less than 20%. The support is preferably an amorphous silica-alumina. The catalytic dewaxing is carried out in the presence of a catalyst containing at least a hydro-dehydrogenating element (group VIII) and at least a molecular sieve selected among ZBM-30, EU-2 and EU 11.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon conversion catalyst contains at least one silica-alumina having the following characteristics: A content by weight of silica SiO2 of between 10 and 60% by weight; an Na content less than 300 ppm by weight; a total pore volume of between 0.5 and 1.2 m/g measured by mercury porosimetry; a porosity of said silica-alumina wherein: the volume of mesopores whose diameter is between 40 Å and 150 Å, and whose mean diameter varies between 80 and 120 Å represents between 30 and 80% of the total pore volume, and (ii) the volume of macropores, whose diameter is greater than 500 Å and preferably between 1000 Å and 10,000 Å represents between 20 and 80% of the total pore volume; a specific surface area greater than 200 m2/g, and at least one hydro-dehydrogenating element selected metals of group VIB and group VIII, and optionally phosphorus, boron, silicon, or elements of group VIIA, VIIB or VB.

Abstract: The invention concerns an improved process for producing very high quality base stock and for simultaneously producing high quality middle distillates, comprising successive hydroisomerisation and catalytic dewaxing steps.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst that contains at least one matrix, at least one zeolite and at least one hydro-dehydrogenating element that is located at the matrix (deposited on the catalyst or contained in the matrix), in which the zeolite contains in its porous network at least one element of group VIB and/or group VIII. Said hydro-dehydrogenating element preferably belongs to group VIB and/or to group VIII of the periodic table. The catalyst contains at least one promoter element)phosphorus, boron, silicon).

Abstract: A hydrotreating catalyst that contains at least one element of group VIB and/or group VIII of the periodic table and optionally phosphorus and/or silicon, with an organic compound as an additive that contains at least one nitrogen atom, is used for the transformation of hydrocarbon-containing fractions, in particular the hydrodesulfurization, the hydrodenitrification, the hydrodemetallization, the hydrogenation of various petroleum fractions, such as residues, vacuum distillates, gas oils and gasolines, and the hydroconversion of vacuum distillates.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved process for hydrocracking into a stage of hydrocarbon feedstocks, using in a first reaction zone a pretreatment catalyst that exhibits a low acidity according to a standard activity test and an amorphous acid catalyst for hydrocracking that is free of zeolite in a second reaction zone that is located downstream from the first.

Abstract: A catalyst comprising at least one noble metal deposited on an acidic support, wherein the dispersion of the noble metal is less than 20%.

Abstract: An improved process for producing very high quality base stock and for simultaneous production of high quality middle distallates, comprising successive hydroisomerisation and catalystic dewaxing steps wherein hydroisomerisation is carried out in the presence of a catalyst containing at least one noble metal deposited on an amorphous acidic support, the dispersion of the metal being less than 20%. The support is preferably an amorphous silica-alumina. Catalytic dewaxing is carried out in the presence of a catalyst containing at least one hydrodehydrogenating element (group VIII) and at least one molecular sieve (preferably zeolite). The sieve is preferable selected from NU-10, EU-1, EU-13, zeolite and ferrierite.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst that contains at least one matrix, at least one zeolite and at least one element that is deposited on the catalyst or contained in the matrix and selected from the group that is formed by the elements of groups VIB, VIII and VB, and at least one promoter element (phosphorus, boron, silicon), in which the zeolite contains in its porous network at least one element of group VB. The invention also relates to the use of this catalyst for the transformation of hydrocarbon fractions, in particular hydrorefining and hydrocracking.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst that contains at least one silica-alumina, whereby said silica-alumina has the following characteristics:

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for producing gasoline with an improved octane number, optionally accompanied by oil and/or middle distillate production, by conversion-hydroisomerization of the paraffins in the feed using a catalyst containing at least one noble metal deposited on an amorphous acidic support. Isoparaffins are separated from the gasoline cut obtained, and normal paraffins and possibly monobranched paraffins contained in the resulting effluent are isomerized using a catalyst containing at least one hydrodehydrogenating metal and at least one acidic solid. The ensemble of the streams charged with isoparaffins with an improved octane number is sent to the gasoline pool. The residue undergoes catalytic dewaxing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst that contains at least one matrix, a partially amorphous Y zeolite, optionally at least one metal that is selected from the group that is formed by the metals of group VIB and group VIII of the periodic table, optionally at least one element that is selected from the group that is formed by phosphorus, boron and silicon, optionally at least one element of group VIIA, and optionally at least one element of group VIIB. The partially amorphous Y zeolite has a peak rate that is less than 0.4, and a crystalline fraction that is expressed relative to a reference zeolite in sodium form and that is less than 60%. The invention also relates to the use of this catalyst in hydroconversion, in particular hydrocracking and hydrorefining of hydrocarbon feedstocks.