MIR ALI ASGHAR SAJEDINIOEC M.D.

CATALYST PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN IRAN

INTERNATIONAL CATALYST MANUFACTURERS AND BEING EXCLUSIVE IN THIS INDUSTRY UOP CRITORIAN ENGLEHARD AXENS AKZO NOBEL HALDOR TOPSOE ALBEMARLE JGC C&C SUD-CHEMIE BASF SINOPEC KNT

THE LICENSORS AND LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR

CATALYTIC UNITS1-LICENSORSUOPAXENSHALDOR TOPSOETECKNIP FWStone & WebsterSINOPEC2- PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES IN LICENSE AGREMENTS

CATALYST PRODUCTION1-THE REQUIRED BASIS FOR CATALYST MANUFACTURING: TECHNOLOGY KNOW-HOW FOR CATALYST

PRODUCTION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (INCLUDING PILOT

PLANTS AND STANDARD LABS) EXPERT MANPOWER CATALYST PLANT EXPERT PROCESS ENGINEERING TEAM FOR PROCESS

DEVELOPMENT OF CATALYSTIC UNITS AVAILABILITY OF RAW MATERIALS2-PROVISION OF AFTER SALE SERVICES 3- MARKETING4-ACESSIBILTY OF CONSUMERS MARKET

CATALYST MANUFACTURING IN IRAN 1- CATALYST MANUFACTURERS RECOGNITION IN IRAN2-RECOGNITION OF 24 MANUFACTURERS – SIXTEENH

MANUFACTURERS CLAIMING FOR PRODUCTION OF CATALYST SUPPORTS

3-FORMATION OF CATALYST COMMITTEE IN NIORDC4-FORMATION OF CATALYST RESEARCH CENTERS IN

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PETROLEUM AND PETROCHEMICAL RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER FOR DEVELOPING OF CATALYST INDUSTRY

5-COOPERATION OF CATALYST RESEARCH CENTERS WITH CATALYST PLANTS

CATALYST RESEARCH CENTERS IN IRAN

1-RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PETROLEUM

2-PETROCHEMICAL RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER

3-UNIVERSITIES RESEARCH CENTERS4-CATALYST PLANTS RESEARCH

CENTERS5-PRIVATE INDUSTRIES RESEARCH

CENTERS

REVIEW OF CATALYST PRODUCTION STATUS IN IRAN

OPPORTUNITIES

OPPORTUNITIESANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS

CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN1- DIFFERENT TYPES OF ABSORBENTS INCLUDING:Activated Alumina Molecular Sieve 3A and 4AMoisture removalSilica GelTOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION: 3000

MTLOCAL PRODUCTION POSSIBILITY :

100%

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN

2-DIFFERENT TYPES OF ABSORBENTS, RESINS AND CATALYST SUPPORTS, INCLUDING: Molecular Sieve 5A Resins (Cationic, Anionic, Neutral)γ Alumina Catalyst Supports (HDS)TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION: 4500 MTLOCAL PRODUCTION POSSIBILITY: IN

COMMERCIALIZATION STAGE

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN

3-DIFFERENT TYPES OF ABSORBENTS, RESINS AND CATALYST SUPPORTS, INCLUDING: Molecular Sieve 13A Active Carbonγ Alumina Catalyst Supportsα Alumina Catalyst SupportsTOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION: 2000 MTLOCAL PRODUCTION POSSIBILITY: IN R&D

STAGE

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN

4-DIFFERENT TYPES OF ABSORBENTS, RESINS AND CATALYST SUPPORTS, INCLUDING: Molecular Sieve HCL Removal Activated Alumina COS-H2S Adsorbent

Different Types of Zeolitic Catalyst Supports for Hydrocracker, CCR, Isom Catalysts

Amine Removal Active CarbonMercury and Iron Removal ResinsTOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION: 850 MT

LOCAL PRODUCTION POSSIBILITY: NOT YET STARTED

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN

5-DIFFERENT TYPES OF NONPOLYMER PETROCHEMICAL CATALYSTSTOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION: 900 MT IN COMMERCIALIZATION STAGE,

900 MT IN R&D STAGE,600 MT NOT YET STARTED

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN

6-DIFFERENT TYPES OF PETROCHEMICAL POLYMER AND STARTERS CATALYSTSTOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION: 250 MT PRODUCTION IN INSIDE OF PETROCHEMICAL PLANTS

1040 MT IN COMMERCIALIZATION STAGE,

1400 MT IN R&D STAGE,300 MT NOT YET STARTED

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN

7-DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS AND OIL REFINING CATALYSTS:TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION: MEROX: 20 MT : LOCAL PRODUCTION

CCR & CRU: 300 MT :LOCAL PRODUCTION,

LOW TEMPERATURE ISOM: 450 MT : LOCAL PRODUCTION POSSIBILITY,

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN

7-DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS AND OIL REFINING CATALYSTS (CONT…):TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION: NORMAL ISOM: 10 MT: IN COMMERCIALIZATION STAGE

FCC/RFCC: 13500 MT : IN R&D STAGE

HYDROCRACKING: 300 MT NOT YET STARTED

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN

8-DIFFERENT TYPES OF COMMON GAS , OIL AND PETROCHEMICAL CATALYSTS :TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION: STEAM REFORMING: 880 MT : LOCAL PRODUCTION

LTSC: 670 MT : LOCAL PRODUCTION

HTSC: 500 MT : LOCAL PRODUCTION POSSIBILITY

METHANATION: 150 MT : LOCAL PRODUCTION POSSIBILITY,

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN

8-DIFFERENT TYPES OF COMMON GAS , OIL AND PETROCHEMICAL CATALYSTS (CONT…):TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION: SRU (AL2O3): 200 MT : LOCAL PRODUCTION

SULFUR REMOVAL (ZNO): 600 MT : LOCAL PRODUCTION

HDS HYDROTREATING: 2500 MT : LOCAL PRODUCTION POSSIBILITY

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN

9-SUMMARY OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF ALL GAS , OIL AND PETROCHEMICAL CATALYSTS AND ABSORBENTS (EXCLUDING CERAMIC BALLS):TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION : 31150 MT(NOTE: CATALYST SUPPORTS HAVE BEEN DEDUCTED DUE TO THEIR CONSIDERATION IN CATALYSTS WEIGHTS): LOCAL PRODUCTION: 9600 MT (31%)

(Including 3100 MT Absorbents and Molecular Sieves)

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN

9-SUMMARY OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF ALL GAS , OIL AND PETROCHEMICAL CATALYSTS AND ABSORBENTS (EXCLUDING CERAMIC BALLS) (COMT…):TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION : 31150 MT(NOTE: CATALYST SUPPORTS HAVE BEEN DEDUCTED DUE TO THEIR CONSIDERATION IN CATALYSTS WEIGHTS): IN COMMERCIALIZATION STAGE: 2920 MT (9.4%)

IN R&D STAGE: 16800 MT (54%)NOT YET STARTED: 1830 MT (5.6%)

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN

10-CERAMIC BALLS:TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION : 12000 MT LOCAL PRODUCTION

ANNUAL CATALYST AND ABSORBENTS CONSUMPTIONS IN IRAN

11-SUMMARY: TOTAL ANNUAL CONSUMPTION:ABSORBENTS AND MOLECULAR SIEVES: 3100 MT

CATALYSTS: 28050 MT (23% as local production, 10.4 % as in commercialization and 66.6% in R&D and not started yet)

Ceramic balls: 12000 MT

LACK OF SUFFICIENT INFRASTRUCTURE IN GOVERNMENTAL SECTION TO SUPPORT LOCAL CATALYST PRODUCTION.

LACK OF SUFFICIENT COOPERATION BETWEEN RESEARCH CENTERS AND CATALYST PRODUCERS.

LACK OF SUFFICIENT COOPERATION BETWEEN THE CATALYST PRODUCERS AND CATALYST END USERS

NONAVAILABILITY OF RAW MATERIALS FOR PRODUCTION OF CATALYST SUPPORTS

LACK OF SUFFICIENT INFRASTRUCTURE IN BANKING SYSTEMS TO FACILITATE BANK SERVICES TO THE CATALYST PRODUCERS

AFTER SALE TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF END USERS

CHALLENGES

CONCLUSION AND PROPOSALS Rapid Growth of Local Catalyst Production

in recent years, Opportunity for production of Catalysts

which are not in production locally yet, Due attention for local production of

Catalyst Supports, Necessity for developing of Strategic

Planning for overall supporting of local production in Governmental Section. This Planning should be implemented through a wide and pervasive map-road which can cover all concerns of the Authorities.

CONCLUSION AND PROPOSALSEconomical production should be concerned by all local Catalyst Manufacturers,

Due attentions should be made by Catalyst Manufacturers for the obligations as they are liable for meeting of performance guarantees and liquidated damages.

Strengthen the relations between Research Centers and Catalyst Manufacturers.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTIONJUNE 2014