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PUBLISHER: DataM Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1107813

Global Catalyst Regeneration Market - 2022-2029

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Market Overview

The global catalyst regeneration market size was worth US$ XX million in 2021 and is estimated to reach US$ XX million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period (2022-2029).

Chemical substances called catalysts change the activation energy of a chemical reaction by lowering or raising its pace. However, they are not burned during the reaction and after being cleaned up, used catalysts can be utilized again. Catalysts of various varieties are widely accessible on the market, including zeolites, metals, chemical compounds, enzymes and organometallic materials.

Regeneration is the process of restoring an exhausted catalyst's catalytic activity. Thermal treatment is typically used to remove surface coatings and absorbed species. Structural changes or severe poisoning effects that occur during usage are usually irreversible and the catalyst is unlikely to be regenerated for reuse. If surface pollution has deactivated the catalyst, it may be feasible to restore it. The spent catalyst that cannot be regenerated for reuse may be reused in another catalytic or chemical process, processed by the metals recovery sector, or discarded.

Catalyst regeneration via coke burning-off is critical in all commercial DHP processes. The coke burning-off process is highly exothermic and the inlet temperature for catalyst regeneration is high due to the need for rapid and complete regeneration. The operating conditions should be tightly controlled to avoid temperature run-off and damage to the catalyst structure.

A thorough understanding of coke burning-off kinetics is required to control the reactor for catalyst regeneration. Catalysts are renewed and reused during the catalyst regeneration process. Catalysts regenerated are used in various methods, including steam and naphtha reforming. The catalysts are also used in multiple functions such as hydrogenation, alkylation, hydrocracking, hydro-desulfurization and hydro-treatment.

Market Dynamics

Catalyst regeneration is one method for restoring catalytic activity. The regenerated catalyst can be used in the same or other applications requiring a lower catalytic activity level. With the increased use of catalyst regeneration processes in refineries and other applications in developing and developed regions, the catalyst regeneration market is expected to grow steadily shortly.

The process's strong emphasis on operational efficiency and cost minimization paves the path for broader implementation. Stringent carbon emission and waste disposal regulations drive companies to process consumed catalyst waste before disposal, benefiting the market. On the other hand, the inability to regenerate catalysts contaminated with lead, arsenic, silicon, vanadium and other contaminants will constrain the market.

Reduction in procurement costs with the help of catalyst regeneration

Catalyst regeneration aids in the reduction of refinery margins, which has pushed major refiners to focus on cost reduction. Catalyst regeneration was the most practical and appropriate answer to every issue. In addition to providing cost savings by reducing the consumption of fresh catalysts, Regenerated catalysts also aid in reducing waste generated by refineries.

Catalyst regeneration helps refineries reduce the costs associated with purchasing new hydroprocessing catalysts, but it also aids in limiting the amount of chemical waste generated on the production site. The primary benefit of catalyst regeneration is that it is less expensive than purchasing new catalysts. Suppose a catalyst has been inactive by the surface deposition of a foreign object or the insertion of a detachable toxin. In that case, the catalyst may be re-generable and the catalytic activity restored. For most catalytic processes, regeneration of deactivated catalysts is feasible and widely practiced.

Stringent regulation to produce sulfur-free clean fuels

Poisoning catalysts by various contaminants such as arsenic, vanadium, or silicon has limited spent catalyst regeneration. The industry employs three management strategies to reduce the poisoning effect: "Sample, Analyze, and Segregate." The introduction of Ultra Low Sulfur Fuel (ULSF) in Europe and U.S. has been a significant challenge for refiners, as the Sulphur content was to be reduced from 350 ppm to 10 ppm in 2009.

In addition, to comply with this regulation, refiners had to consider the cost of reducing Sulphur content in the fuel. The regulation and the refiners' cost-cutting outlook increased the demand for regenerated catalysts during the era. Due to the growing environmental concerns, more stringent regulations are expected to drive up the need for catalyst regeneration.

However, because of the region's lax regulatory boards, mass petroleum product-producing countries in Middle East and North Africa generally produce fuel with a Sulphur content of more than 750 ppm. These factors have stifled the growth of the catalyst regeneration market in such large petroleum exporting countries. However, there has been significant progress in lowering the Sulphur content below 750 ppm in Middle East.

The presence of sulfur hinders the market growth.

Sulfur content is one of the most critical challenges in the global catalyst regeneration market. Sulfur is the main issue for catalysts because it poisons them, rendering them inoperable, so hydrogenation must occur before any catalytic reforming processes to remove Sulphur.

Overall, dehydrogenation and dehydrocyclization can be problematic because they can produce aromatic compounds regulated by U.S. government because of their nature as carcinogens. Poisoning catalysts by various contaminants such as arsenic, vanadium or silicon has also limited the regeneration of spent catalysts.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

COVID- Early in 2020, the 19 sicknesses started to spread globally, infecting millions of people, and significant nations have now issued foot restrictions and work suspension orders. The majority of industries, along with the catalyst regeneration businesses, have been badly hit, except for the medical supply and life support products industries.

Segment Analysis

By application, the catalyst regeneration market is segmented into refinery, chemicals & petrochemicals and others.

The major role of catalysts in petroleum refining

Catalysts play a significant role in petroleum refining because most processes beyond the crude unit are catalytic. Fractional distillation produces several straight-run fuels that do not meet low-sulfur and higher-octane standards. As a result, these crude unit fractions are further processed. Catalytic reforming and isomerization processes, both catalytic, can be used to increase the octane number of fuel.

Any number of contaminants in the feed can poison the catalyst while operating. Carbon produced by cracking and condensation reactions can contaminate its surface, void spaces and pores. Poisoning, thermal degradation, fouling, vapor compound formation, vapor-solid & solid-solid reactions and physical damage to the catalyst support are the six mechanisms for catalyst deactivation in petroleum refining.

Sulfur and other metals, such as nickel and vanadium, are found in crude oil and act as poisons in many refinery processes, such as catalytic reforming. A chemical poison can deactivate the catalyst in a variety of ways. The adsorption of these particles on the catalyst physically blocks multiple reaction sites. They also inhibit or slow the surface diffusion of adsorbed reactants. With the ongoing tightening of regulations governing the disposal of spent catalysts and steps to make the overall refining process more cost-effective, the consumption of regenerated catalysts in refining applications is expected to grow at a healthy rate in the coming years.

Geographical Analysis

The presence of the fastest-growing economies in Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific is expected to have the fastest growth in catalyst regeneration during the forecast period. China has one of the world's fastest-growing economies. Furthermore, almost all end-user industries have seen growth due to rising population, living standards and per capita income. China's manufacturing sector is a significant contributor to the country's economy. Cement, chemicals, textiles, toys, electronics, ships, rail cars, automobiles and aircraft are among the products manufactured in China. China is a chemical processing hub, accounting for a significant portion of global chemical production.

Another important end-user industry in China is the chemical industry. Many of the market's major players have chemical plants in China. With the rising global demand for various chemicals, this sector's need for precious metal catalysts is expected to rise over the forecast period. Polyolefins, such as polyethylene and polypropylene, are commonly used to manufacture these items. As a result, China has emerged as a key location for plastics manufacturers and exporters. China is currently a major producer and consumer of polyolefins globally.

Competitive Landscape

The major buyers control a substantial portion of the partially consolidated catalyst regeneration market. The market is highly dynamic, with leading players attempting to increase their market share through product innovation, capacity expansion and mergers and acquisitions.

Key companies operating in the global catalyst regeneration market include Al Bilad Catalyst Co. Ltd., Buchen-Ics GMBH, Coalogix Inc., Cormetech Inc., Tricat Industries, Inc., Eco-Rigen S.R.L, Eurecat S.A., Haldor Topsoe A/S, Nippon Ketjen Co. Ltd. and Porocel Industries, Llc.

Cormetech Inc.

Overview: For the power, maritime, industrial-process, refinery, and petrochemical industries, Cormetech, Inc. is a world leader in supplying high-quality environmental SCR catalysts and catalyst regeneration and engineering services. The business has created cutting-edge SCR catalyst products and services to fulfill the demands of its customers in U.S. and throughout the world by utilizing its more than 30 years of field expertise and ceramic extrusion technology.

In Charlotte (N.C.), Cleveland (T.N.), Durham (N.C.) and Kings Mountain (N.C.), the company has fully dedicated, cutting-edge manufacturing facilities, research & development centers and testing laboratories (N.C.).

Product Portfolio: SCR catalyst regeneration services are provided by the company. The company's Selective Impregnation® process achieves a significantly lower SO2 to SO3 conversion ratio while maintaining higher catalyst activity. Cormetech's Kings Mountain facility has a capacity of 40 to 50 modules per day. Since 1997, SCR Catalyst has used the process, resulting in lower operational and management costs worldwide.

Key Development: CORMETECH announced, in 2020, the commercialization of its groundbreaking DustBusterTM coal SCR catalyst. DustBusterTM is the company's most innovative Coal SCR catalyst technology, resolving many of the problems associated with plate-style SCR catalysts. It has superior pluggage resistance, can be regenerated more effectively to new catalyst performance, will not rust or delaminate, is 100% recyclable and is manufactured in U.S. DustBusterTM is made entirely of catalyst material and is frequently used in conjunction with Honeycomb catalyst on a layer to extend the life of the SCR and reduce pluggage in problem areas.

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The global catalyst regeneration market report would provide access to an approx. 53 market data table, 41 figures and 208 pages.

Target Audience 2022

  • Catalyst Regeneration Service Providers/ Buyers
  • Industry Investors/Investment Bankers
  • Education & Research Institutes
  • Emerging Companies
  • Catalyst Regeneration Manufacturers
Product Code: DMCH5547

Table of Contents

1. Global Catalyst Regeneration Market Methodology and Scope

  • 1.1. Research Methodology
  • 1.2. Research Objective and Scope of the Report

2. Global Catalyst Regeneration Market - Market Definition and Overview

3. Global Catalyst Regeneration Market - Executive Summary

  • 3.1. Market Snippet By Technology
  • 3.2. Market Snippet By Application
  • 3.3. Market Snippet By Region

4. Global Catalyst Regeneration Market-Market Dynamics

  • 4.1. Market Impacting Factors
    • 4.1.1. Drivers
      • 4.1.1.1. Reduction in procurement costs with the help of catalyst regeneration
      • 4.1.1.2. Stringent regulation to produce sulfur-free clean fuels
    • 4.1.2. Restraints
      • 4.1.2.1. The presence of sulfur hinders the market growth.
      • 4.1.2.2. XX
    • 4.1.3. Opportunity
      • 4.1.3.1. XX
    • 4.1.4. Impact Analysis

5. Global Catalyst Regeneration Market - Industry Analysis

  • 5.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • 5.2. Supply Chain Analysis
  • 5.3. Pricing Analysis
  • 5.4. Regulatory Analysis

6. Global Catalyst Regeneration Market - COVID-19 Analysis

  • 6.1. Analysis of COVID-19 on the Market
    • 6.1.1. Before COVID-19 Market Scenario
    • 6.1.2. Present COVID-19 Market Scenario
    • 6.1.3. After COVID-19 or Future Scenario
  • 6.2. Pricing Dynamics Amid COVID-19
  • 6.3. Demand-Supply Spectrum
  • 6.4. Government Initiatives Related to the Market During Pandemic
  • 6.5. Manufacturers Strategic Initiatives
  • 6.6. Conclusion

7. Global Catalyst Regeneration Market - By Technology

  • 7.1. Introduction
    • 7.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Technology
    • 7.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Technology
  • 7.2. On-site Regeneration*
    • 7.2.1. Introduction
    • 7.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
  • 7.3. Off-site Regeneration

8. Global Catalyst Regeneration Market - By Application

  • 8.1. Introduction
    • 8.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
    • 8.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Application
  • 8.2. Refinery*
    • 8.2.1. Introduction
    • 8.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
  • 8.3. Chemicals & Petrochemicals
  • 8.4. Others

9. Global Catalyst Regeneration Market - By Region

  • 9.1. Introduction
  • 9.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Region
  • 9.3. Market Attractiveness Index, By Region
  • 9.4. North America
    • 9.4.1. Introduction
    • 9.4.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
    • 9.4.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Technology
    • 9.4.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
    • 9.4.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
      • 9.4.5.1. U.S.
      • 9.4.5.2. Canada
      • 9.4.5.3. Mexico
  • 9.5. Europe
    • 9.5.1. Introduction
    • 9.5.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
    • 9.5.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Technology
    • 9.5.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
    • 9.5.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
      • 9.5.5.1. Germany
      • 9.5.5.2. UK
      • 9.5.5.3. France
      • 9.5.5.4. Italy
      • 9.5.5.5. Spain
      • 9.5.5.6. Rest of Europe
  • 9.6. South America
    • 9.6.1. Introduction
    • 9.6.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
    • 9.6.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Technology
    • 9.6.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
    • 9.6.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
      • 9.6.5.1. Brazil
      • 9.6.5.2. Argentina
      • 9.6.5.3. Rest of South America
  • 9.7. Asia-Pacific
    • 9.7.1. Introduction
    • 9.7.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
    • 9.7.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Technology
    • 9.7.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
    • 9.7.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
      • 9.7.5.1. China
      • 9.7.5.2. India
      • 9.7.5.3. Japan
      • 9.7.5.4. Australia
      • 9.7.5.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • 9.8. The Middle East and Africa
    • 9.8.1. Introduction
    • 9.8.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
    • 9.8.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Technology
    • 9.8.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application

10. Global Catalyst Regeneration Market - Competitive Landscape

  • 10.1. Competitive Scenario
  • 10.2. Market Positioning/Share Analysis
  • 10.3. Mergers and Acquisitions Analysis

11. Global Catalyst Regeneration Market - Company Profiles

  • 11.1. Al Bilad Catalyst Co. Ltd.
    • 11.1.1. Company Overview
    • 11.1.2. Product Portfolio and Description
    • 11.1.3. Key Highlights
    • 11.1.4. Financial Overview
  • 11.2. Buchen-Ics GMBH
  • 11.3. Coalogix Inc.
  • 11.4. Cormetech Inc.
  • 11.5. Tricat Industries, Inc.
  • 11.6. Eco-Rigen S.R.L
  • 11.7. Eurecat S.A.
  • 11.8. Haldor Topsoe A/S
  • 11.9. Nippon Ketjen Co. Ltd.
  • 11.10. Porocel Industries, Llc

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12. Global Catalyst Regeneration Market - Premium Insights

13. Global Catalyst Regeneration Market - DataM

  • 13.1. Appendix
  • 13.2. About Us and Services
  • 13.3. Contact Us
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