The main focuses of the conferenceOperational catalytic systems: experience and practiceThe issues of substitution of foreign catalysts and localization of developments became the focus of attention. Anton Galminas (DRAGTSVETMET) presented the successful experience of introducing Russian dewaxing catalysts using the example of an installation at the Omsk Refinery. Timofey Karpenko (NPP Neftekhim) spoke about approaches to technological sovereignty in the development and production of domestic catalysts for the petrochemical industry. Alexander Akimov (UCT) outlined the prospects for local production.
Tools to increase the profitability of productionSpecial attention was paid to the issues of the catalyst support infrastructure. Igor Nazarov (Roscontrakt) and Anastasia Shutova (Rheocat) highlighted the topics of restoration and regeneration, development of service competencies and integration with production processes.
Integrated catalysis as the basis of production efficiencyUCT introduced the practice of using digital twins and the development of local solutions.
The possibilities of optimizing international technologies for Russian conditions were also discussed.
Global trendsTamara Kandelaki (Infotech CONSULTING) outlined long-term changes in the structure of demand:
- Growing demand: high-quality chemicals, materials, products for medicine, nutrition, ecology
- Declining demand: traditional large-tonnage petroleum products and chemicals
- Geo-economic perspective:
- Africa — growing demand and active investments from China
- China — slower growth, excess capacity
- India — rapid growth, plans for refineries and NHCs
- Middle East — development of processing and investments abroad
Science as a pillar of the catalyst industrySignificant emphasis was placed on scientific developments. Konstantin Dementyev (INHS RAS) presented catalysts for SAF. Roman Yakovenko (YURGPU/NPI) — catalysts for the isodeparaffination of diesel fuels and oils. Representatives of SIBUR-Innovations spoke about the Competence Center for Catalysis and Work with Ionic Liquid Media.