Haldor Topsoe and Yanchang form joint venture and build methanol catalyst facility in China
Haldor Topsoe and Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum have formed a joint venture with the aim of delivering locally produced MK-151+ methanol synthesis catalysts to the Chinese market.
The joint venture will secure fast delivery to local customers, who demand high-performance catalysts for energy-efficient methanol production.
The mechanical strength of methanol synthesis catalysts is a key factor for a reliable and efficient performance of a methanol synthesis loop. Low mechanical strength can lead to rapid pressure drop increases, which can result in inefficient operation of the synthesis loop and even premature catalyst replacement. Strength measurements of spent samples of Topsoe’s MK-151 FENCE demonstrate that it is significantly stronger than competing brands.