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
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
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