Chevron Lummus Global (CLG; www.chebronlummus.com), a joint venture between Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and CB&I, announced that it has been selected by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for the license, engineering design and catalyst supply for a residue upgrading unit in Mathura, India. The unit will use CLG’s proprietary LC-MAX and ISOCRACKING technologies. The scope of work also includes the supply of catalysts, proprietary reactor internals, and training and technical services.
“CLG is pleased to provide the first vacuum residue upgrading unit in India,” said Leon de Bruyn, Managing Director, CLG. “This project will enable IOCL to convert the heaviest oils in its refinery and produce high-quality diesel for the region. Our technologies offer unparalleled reliability and flexibility with lower capital investment and operation costs.”
“This will be the first vacuum residue upgrading unit in India,” said Daniel M. McCarthy, CB&I’s Executive Vice President of Technology. “The high-conversion rates offered will enable the IOCL refinery to eliminate fuel oil while producing high-quality diesel for the region.”
CLG’s ISOCRACKING and LC-MAX technologies provide a flexible upgrade path of vacuum residue to lighter, premium products at an industry-leading conversion rate of 90 percent. The flexibility and high-conversion rates achieved by the technologies enable customers to reach a balance between stringent product specifications, product yield and cycle run-length, with lower capital and operating costs.