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Clariant Zeolites partners with Vertimass to scale-up innovative CADO biofuels technology

Powering sustainable aviation: Clariant and Vertimass scale breakthrough biobased fuel technology with advanced zeolite catalysts. 
(Photo created using MidJourney™)Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced a strategic collaboration with Vertimass LLC aiming to accelerate the development and commercialization of advanced zeolite catalysts for the catalytic conversion of biobased alcohols via Vertimass Consolidated Alcohols Deoxygenation and Oligomerization (CADO) process. The envisaged project combines Vertimass' novel technology with Clariant's six decades of expertise in zeolite catalyst development to advance sustainable processing.

Clariant Catalysts drives innovation in China through continued sponsorship of National Catalysis Achievement Award

From right to left: Dr. Weixing Gu (Head of Catalysts R&D China, Clariant), Prof. He Mingyuan (Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences), 
Prof. Zhang Tao (Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Professor at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences), Prof. Li Can (Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences), Prof. He Hong (Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. 
© Clariant Clariant, a sustainability focused specialty chemical company, today announced the laureate of the National Catalysis Achievement Award at the 22nd National Congress on Catalysis of China (NCC 2025). Presented by the Catalysis Society of China, and sponsored by Clariant, the prestigious award recognizes Prof. Dr. Zhang Tao from Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics for his exceptional contributions to catalysis research. The ceremony took place during the congress opening at Xiamen International Conference Center, marking Clariant's fourth consecutive collaboration with the Catalysis Society of Chinese Chemical Society to honor breakthrough innovations in the field.

Clariant’s CATOFIN Catalyst Innovation Boosts Performance in Ningxia Runfeng’s PDH Operations

Clariant’s CATOFIN Catalyst Innovation Boosts Performance in Ningxia Runfeng’s PDH Operations. © ClariantClariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced the continued excellent performance of its high-efficiency CATOFIN catalyst and heat-generating material (HGM) at Ningxia Runfeng New Material Technology Co., Ltd.’s propane dehydrogenation (PDH) unit.

Clariant's sustainability-driven innovations earn global recognition at Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards 2025

Marvin Estenfelder, Head of R&D at Clariant Catalysts.
© Clariant In an era where chemical producers face mounting pressure to reduce environmental impact without sacrificing operational efficiency, two groundbreaking technologies from Clariant Catalysts are proving that sustainability and performance can go hand-in-hand. The Chromium-Free HySat™ catalyst platform and EDHOX™ technology (jointly developed with Linde) recently won in two major categories at the Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards 2025, demonstrating how innovative catalyst technology can revolutionize established chemical processes.

Clariant Catalysts wins twice at Prestigious Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards 2025

Double triumph: Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards for "Best Catalyst Technology" -Chromium-free HySat and "Best Petrochemical Technology" -EDHOX Technology (with Linde) - recognizing Clariant Catalysts' commitment to sustainable innovation that delivers both sustainability and performance benefits. 
© Clariant Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced that it received two awards at the 2025 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards. The company won “Best Catalyst Technology” for its chromium-free HySat catalyst platform for hydrogenation processes and shared the “Best Petrochemical Technology” prize with its partner Linde for their jointly developed EDHOX Technology. Moreover, Clariant was selected as a finalist for its StyroMax UL-100 catalysts and VIVAZ services in the categories “Best Catalyst Technology” and “Best Health, Safety or Environmental Contribution (Upstream),” respectively. The award ceremony was held at a gala event on October 16, 2025, in Houston, Texas.

Clariant Catalysts expands CLARITY Prime digital services in China with new customer SECCO

Leadership team of SECCO and Clariant representatives bringing CLARITY Prime’s advanced catalyst monitoring and optimization tools to SECCO's ethylene production facility. 
© Clariant Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced that it has signed a 10-year agreement with SECCO Petrochemicals to provide CLARITY Prime digital services. The new customer will use the AI-powered catalyst performance monitoring platform to enhance production efficiency at its 900-KTA ethylene plant in Shanghai, Jinshan District. CLARITY Prime was previously only available to customers of Clariant’s ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen catalysts. The service was recently extended to also include ethylene producers. CLARITY and CLARITY Prime services are developed with Navigance, a Clariant digital solutions company.