Catalytic processes and catalyst production at OAO Nizhnekamskneftekhim: State of the art and future prospects

The production and use of catalysts at OAO Nizhnekamskneftekhim are analyzed. The problems and prospects of further development of catalysts for the following processes are discussed: production of rubbers (BK, SKEPT, SKI, SKD-N brands), α-olefins, ethylene and propylene glycols, propylene and styrene oxides, ethylene oxide, ethylene, and aromatic hydrocarbon concentrate (from propane); dehydrogenation of isoparaffins (isoprene and isobutylene synthesis) and ethylbenzene; methyl phenyl carbinol dehydration into styrene. The ways of improving the efficiency of the enterprise are by organizing in-house catalyst production with the help of R&;D institutions for import substitution and by reducing the catalytic problems in the petrochemical industry.