Refinery Catalysts--A Strategic Assessment of R&D Trends and Developments

Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Overview and Research Highlights

• Overview of the Refining Industry
• Research Highlights

Scope and Methodology

• Scope and Objectives
• Research Methodology

2. INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES AND R&D POSITIONING

Best Practices in Refinery Catalyst Processes

• FCC Catalysts
• Hydroprocessing
• Alkylation and Isomerization

AHP--R&D Positioning of the Refinery Catalyst Industry

• Sneak Preview of the AHP Tree
• AHP Process and Computation--Level 0 and Level 1 Criteria
• AHP Process and Computation--Alternatives
• Calculation of Final Priorities
• Analyst Insights

3. TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS--A STRATEGIC EVALUATION

Forced Field Analysis

• Push Forces
• Pull Forces
• Analysis and Change Initiatives

Technology Management

• Impact Assessment of Challenges
• Strategic Recommendations to Address Industry Challenges

4. THE CURRENT ECONOMIC SCENARIO AND FUTURE PROSPECTS

Impact of Global Recession

• The Economic Crisis and the Refining Industry
• The US Economic Stimulus Package

Future Opportunities and Technology Roadmap

• Current and Future Opportunities
• Technology Roadmap for the Refinery Catalyst Industry

5. KEY PATENTS; CONTACTS AND APPENDIX

Patents

• Applied Patents
• Issued Patents

Database of Key Industry Participants

• University and Research Institutes
• Corporates

Appendix

• Appendix A--Analytical Hierarchy Process
• Appendix B--Challenge Impact Analysis Grid

6. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

Critical Reference Tables

• Crude Oil Production (2002--2012)
• Liquefied Petroleum Gas Production (2002--2012)
• Petroleum Consumption (2002--2012)