Refining and petchem applications
Gasolfin produces high-value chemicals from low-value refining streams, offering highly attractive economics across key refining regions while reducing CO2 emissions and energy use by 40-60%.
Gasolfin for Refining & Petrochemicals
In a conventional refinery, light straight-run naphtha is blended into the gasoline pool or sold as naphtha. Its low octane and high vapor pressure make it one of the least valuable streams in the plant.
LCN = Light Cracked Naphtha
Gasolfin business case across key refining geographies
Europe
- Cash margin / t feed ($)
- 190–230
- NPV ($m)
- 320–390
- IRR (%)
- 29–35
- Pay-back period (years)
- 2.4–3.0
Numbers are indicative. Business case indicators depend on the specific refinery configuration and naphtha composition.
Get a view for your caseEmission intensity
Gasolfin emits 40–60% less CO₂ per tonne of olefins than steam crackers (naphtha and ethane), FCC units and PDH.
Four factors drive Gasolfin's lower emissions:
- Ultra-low coke formation (<0.5 wt%)
- Lower heat of reaction
- Narrow feed slate excl. anything outside naphtha range
- Heat integration across the recovery section