| 1980 |
Chevron Corporation acquires rights to develop L-zeolite reforming(Aromax® Technology) |
| 1981-1988 |
Catalyst preparation optimized
Catalyst manufacturing scale-up completed
Extensive testing in four pilot plants (yields, fouling rates, process conditions, catalyst protection, procedures) |
| 1989 |
Semi-works start up
Testing and development to address carburization issue |
| 1992 |
Start-up of first commercial Aromax® Technology unit (Licensee) |
| 1993 |
Start-up of world scale Aromax® Technology unit at Chevron Phillips Chemical's Pascagoula, Mississippi facility |
| 1995 |
Retrofit of semi-regen reformer to Aromax® Technology at Chevron Phillips Chemical's Puerto Rico CORE facility |
| 1999 |
Start-up of world scale Aromax® Technology unit at Saudi Chevron Phillips Chemical; commercialization of second generation Aromax® Catalyst:
- Superior performance with heavier feedstocks
- Capital / operating cost reductions
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| 2000-2003 |
Catalyst development and optimization |
| 2004 |
Announcement of new licensee for Aromax® Technology with expected start up in 2006 |
| 2005 |
Chevron Phillips Chemical's Pascagoula, Mississippi facility converted to second generation Aromax® Catalyst |