Gasolfin · An Inovacat Company
Turning naphthas into high-value base chemicals
Gasolfin is the first-ever catalytic fixed-bed technology converting C4–C11 naphthas (including pentanes) into 64–88 wt% light olefins (ethylene, propylene, butylene), with 40–60% lower CO₂ emissions than competing technologies (steam crackers, FCC and PDH).
Explore the technologyGasolfin converts any C4–C11 naphtha into high-value base chemicals
Gasolfin converts any C4–C11 naphtha into high-value base chemicals
Gasolfin enables conversion to conventional and sustainable base chemicals
Producing high-value chemicals from low-value refining streams
- ✓Gasolfin enables refiners / petchem to shift from refining for (automotive) fuels to refining for chemicals
- ✓Gasolfin offers highly attractive net-cash margins and capital returns with short pay-back times across key refining regions
- ✓Gasolfin reduces emissions by 40-60% versus competing technologies, reducing emissions at 130 EUR profit per ton CO2
Gasolfin unit size of 5–50 kbpd (190–1,900 ktpa) fits any refinery or petrochemical plant, requiring no modifications to existing equipment.
A Gasolfin unit converts any bio-/e-naphtha, providing a capital-light bridge to future sustainable chemicals without the risk of idle or stranded assets.
Producing sustainable chemicals from bio-/e-fuels by-products
- ✓Increase profitability by converting bio-/e-naphthas by-products of green molecule plants (HVO, HEFA, bio-/e-SAF)
- ✓Produce bio-/e-olefins to decarbonize packaging, consumer electronics, automotive and construction
- ✓Close the plastic recycling loop by converting pyrolysis oil into recycled olefins
Gasolfin provides a flexible route to sustainable plastics, with the same unit converting bio-naphtha, e-naphtha or pyrolysis oil into sustainable olefins without modification or risk of stranded assets.
Gasolfin alternatively can produce from the same naphtha bio-/e-aromatics, as sustainable octane boosters and lubricants for bio- and synthetic fuels for automotive and aviation fuels (SAF)
Gasolfin's patented technology drives a superior conversion process
Patented catalyst
Catalytic system consisting of modified zeolites guarantees long operating cycle lengths by minimizing coke yield (<0.5 wt%).
Learn more about Patented catalystSimple, fixed-bed operation
Ultra-low coke yield enables simple fixed-bed reactor operations and leads to reduced CO₂ emissions and energy use.
Learn more about Simple, fixed-bed operationFeedstock flexibility
Gasolfin converts any naphtha with high yields regardless of source, proven by over 25 commercial feedstock test programs.
Learn more about Feedstock flexibilityHighly attractive economics
Gasolfin offers highly attractive net-cash margins and capital returns with short pay-back times across all major refining regions.
Learn more about Highly attractive economicsEnergy and emission reduction
Gasolfin emits 40–60% less CO₂/tonne of olefins versus competing technologies due to low coke sensitivity of the patented catalyst.
Learn more about Energy and emission reductionHigh yield selectivity
Gasolfin converts C4–C11 naphtha into 64–88 wt% olefins, with propylene as the primary product across all tested feedstocks.
Learn more about High yield selectivity