SK picks Topsoe catalyst for Ulsan, S Korea hydrocracker

27 January 2003 11:49  [Source: ICIS news]

LONDON (CNI)--South Korean chemicals firm SK Corp has selected Danish-based Haldor Topsoe's catalyst for its 45 000 bbl/day hydrocracking unit in Ulsan, South Korea.

The hydrotreating and hydrocracking catalyst will enable SK to increase the quantity and improve the quality of its hydrocracker products, said Haldor Topsoe. Financial details of the deal were not revealed.

Haldor Topsoe, which is an affiliate of Italian engineering group Snamprogetti, announced the Korean contract together with details of a deal to supply a sulphuric acid process to Austrian chemicals and fibres group Lenzing.

By: Russell Ong
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