Refinery Catalysts.

The article focuses on the growing demand for fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts and hydroprocessing catalysts (HPC) as the post-recession refinery market improves. Demand growth in the developing countries and their adoption of stricter fuel standards are driving the refinery catalysts' expected moderate growth in the next five years. Changing feedstock slates, rare earth market volatility, new refinery product mixes, price competition, and industry consolidation are also discussed.