Meet the UPGRADER™ MD, the new catalyst for diesel maximization from FCC S.A.

With the increase in diesel demand and the intensification of pressure on refining margins, the Latin American industry is experiencing a transformative scenario. Traditionally accustomed to processing heavy oils, the region is experiencing a period of greater availability of light oils, changing not only the production profile of the refineries but also their operational strategies.

While naphtha yield increases in refineries, there is also growing pressure for higher diesel production, a more profitable product with increasing demand in Latin America, a region that shows one of the fastest growth rates in diesel consumption in the world.

Based on this scenario, the main challenge for refineries becomes balancing production: control the gasoline surplus while increasing diesel output, maintaining competitiveness, operational flexibility, and profitability.
 

The MD approach combines high selectivity for LCO formation with high bottoms conversion and superior resistance to metal deposition, ensuring catalytic stability throughout the cycle and operational predictability.

The MD family catalysts have already proven their value in commercial operations for FCC S.A. clients. 

With UPGRADER™ MD, FCC S.A. strengthens its role in FCC technologies, offering solutions aligned with new market demands and the processing challenges of refineries.

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