Clariant Expands Emission Control Catalysts Capacity

Clariant Catalysts is expanding and upgrading its emission control catalyst capacity to meet rising global demand, particularly in China. The company has recently commenced operations at an additional, upgraded production facility in Heufeld, Germany, equipped with state-of-the-art production equipment dedicated solely to emission control catalysts. Production capacity for the catalysts has been increased to deliver a 100% volume growth compared to 2019. The facility currently comprises two units and covers a total area of 1,500 m². The facility operates under strict quality controls and is certified according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards. [caption id="attachment_126702" align="aligncenter"] Clariant's state-of-the-art catalyst research and production facility in Heufeld, Germany. (Photo: Clariant)[/caption]   Stefan Heuser, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Clariant Catalysts, stated: "As official emission control standards tighten worldwide, our customers can rely on ample supply of our innovative EnviCat catalysts to meet challenging targets in the most effective and cost-efficient manner."   Clariant's EnviCat emission control catalysts have been proven to eliminate harmful chemical compounds with conversion efficiencies of up to 99% and beyond. The catalysts are suitable for reducing gas emissions in a wide range of applications, from chemical production facilities to stationary engines and turbines. The EnviCat series includes catalysts for the removal of various harmful emissions, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide, nitrogen oxides and ammonia.   Demand for Clariant's emission control catalysts has increased significantly worldwide, particularly in China, where stringent new legislation has been introduced to improve air quality. During 2020 and the first half of 2021, 56 chemical producers in the country decided to upgrade their chemical production facilities with Clariant emission control catalysts. Strong growth in emission control comes from applications such as propane dehydrogenation (PDH) as well as acrylic acid, acrylonitrile and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) production. Here, Clariant's advanced technologies help customers meet strict government emission control standards and sustainable development regulations.   The Heufeld facility is Clariant's largest research facility and second-largest production facility for catalysts. The facility's portfolio includes more than 500 different types of emission control catalysts such as EnviCat VOC for the removal of volatile organic compounds, hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and carbon monoxide. EnviCat® is a registered trademark of Clariant in numerous countries.