Chemistry
that Drives Performance

Ketjen is a leading provider of advanced catalyst solutions and technical expertise to the refining and petrochemical industries. Our catalysts enhance unit performance, unlock new efficiencies, and help refiners stay competitive in fast moving global markets.

Ketjen continuously innovates to deliver products and services that help refiners increase efficiency, margins, and profitability.

Ketjen works closely with customers to understand their needs and provides unique solutions to help them achieve their operational goals.

Ketjen invests in Innovation, Technology and People to enable us to provide market-leading solutions and services for our customers.

Oil refineries produce olefins and aromatics by fluid catalytic cracking of petroleum fractions
March 11, 2026

Ketjen Experts Publish FCC Modeling Best Practices in Catalysis 2026

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March 15 – 17, 2026

American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Annual Meeting

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March 9, 2026

Catalysts Academies Bring Refining Expertise to League City and Amsterdam

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March 2, 2026

A New Era: CEO Michael Simmons on What’s Next for Ketjen

Our Solutions

At Ketjen we know that finding the best solutions can be a complex journey, which is why we are committed to making it as straightforward as possible.

Our family of FCC catalysts are designed to optimize refinery performance and maximize its profitability.

Our portfolio of hydrotreating, hydrocracking, and co-processing catalysts are designed to unlock maximum value from feedstocks and emerging fuels.

Our solutions help refiners process bio-based and waste-derived feedstocks to produce renewable transportation fuel and recycled monomers.

We can help you meet current and future refining challenges.

Every day, our technologies and technical experts help the world’s leading refiners drive higher performance, unlock new efficiencies, and stay competitive in fast-moving global markets.