The Fuel for Thought Podcast Haldor Topsoe A/S

What if… new pyrolysis upgrading possibilities can open up commercial opportunities?

Once again, Topsoe’s Sylvain hosts David Dayton, a Senior Fellow at the American non-profit, RTI International (The Research Triangle Institute). This time they discuss the commercial aspects of pyrolysis. Sylvain also talks to Topsoe’s R&D Director Jostein Gabrielsen and Research Scientist Magnus Zingler Stummann to discuss what it takes for refineries to take advantage of the technology.

Run time notes:
David and Sylvain discuss:
00:01:00 Pyrolysis units currently in service
00:03:20 Main challenges for upscaling
00:05:40 Outlook for unit types, price range, and greenhouse gas savings
00:09:45 Current technical challenges
00:11:18 Outlook for unit types and sizes, commercial viability

Jostein, Magnus and Sylvain discuss:
00:17:40 Pros and cons for different technologies
00:20:28 Unit placing. Transportation and storage of feedstock
00:23:46 Upgrading insights
00:29:49 Upgrading strategy
00:33:30 Future trends, outlook for pyrolysis technologies

Mikala and Sylvain discuss:
00:36:50 Possibilities and barriers for different pyrolysis technologies
00:41:30 Outlook for pyrolysis implementation in refineries

What if…pyrolysis is a key to turning waste into biofuel?

Topsoe’s Sylvain hosts David Dayton, a senior fellow at the major American non-profit, RTI International (The Research Triangle Institute). They discuss the possibilities with pyrolysis, covering the basics of the technologies, advantages and disadvantages, feedstocks and output.

Run time notes:
David and Sylvain discuss:
00:01:45 The history and basics of pyrolysis
00:07:09 The possibilities of pyrolysis with regard to biofuel
00:09:05 Chemical reactions with different feedstocks
00:13:00 Technological advantages and disadvantages
00:15:36 Feedstocks and feedstock preparation
00:21:00 Alternative feedstocks potentials
00:24:20 Process output and waste products
00:31:06 Utilization options with bio-crude
00:37:40 Quality of output

Mikala and Sylvain discuss:
00:39:23 The different types of pyrolysis and feedstocks

What if… pre-treatment technology can make biofuel production more profitable?

Topsoe’s Sylvain hosts Global Commercial Director at Crown Iron Works, Bill Morphew and Market Unit Manager for Oils and Fats at Alpha Laval, William Younggreen. They discuss how pre-treatment works, the possibilities for refiners and what it takes to integrate the technology.

Run time notes:
Sylvain, Bill and William discuss:
00:01:30 Why do we need pre-treatment of oils and fats to produce biofuels?
00:04:26 Global status and developments in the field
00:06:30 How pre-treatment works, step by step
00:12:16 Process needs: Powders, filters, unit seizes, waste-water handling and more
00:16:33 Yields, yield loss, feedstock design and phosphor removal
00:21:18 Use of enzymes and membrane separation. Support systems and processes
00:25:02 Preparation for pre-treatment integration. Feedstock considerations and trends
00:30:24 The chemistry and handling of contaminants and impurities
00:36:23 Investment needs, costs and factors influencing costs
00:39:55 Pyrolysis oil, GHG emissions, and future outlook

What if… hydrogen technologies are ready to power the green transition?

Sylvain from Topsoe hosts Product Line Director at Topsoe, Sandra Winter-Madsen. They discuss the future of hydrogen in the industry, from the technological possibilities and coming breakthroughs to the political outlook and price range.

Run time notes:
Sandra and Sylvain discuss:
00:02:04 hydrogen’s history, current role, and outlook in the industry
00:05:39 Hydrogen terms and definitions
00:06:55 The impact of new technologies
00:10:53 The future of SMR (Steam Methane Reformer)
00:15:38 Renewable Hydrogen
00:17:22 Production costs and price ranges
00:21:51 Electrolysis technology
00:27:30 Future outlook for hydrogen; technologies, politics, pricing

Mikala and Sylvain discuss:
00:36:38 The four types of hydrogen
00:39:33 Feedstocks

What if… decarbonizing a refinery was easier than you thought?

Topsoe’s Sylvain hosts Business Developer Åsa Håkansson and Development Engineer Eva Lind Grennfelt from Preem, Sweden’s largest refinery. They provide you with an insight into Preem’s renewable journey. Learn about their overall strategic thoughts, the renewable revamp of their Gothenburg refinery, advanced feedstock focus areas and more.

Run time notes:
Åsa, Eva and Sylvain discuss:
00:01:55 Preem’s renewable journey
00:06:10 Feedstock selection
00:08:15 Swedish legislation and fuel types
00:11:35 Gothenburg refinery development
00:15:06 Feedstock supplies
00:16:30 LC and greenhouse gas calculations
00:19:00 Contamination of feedstocks
00:21:00 Advanced feedstock focus areas and projects in Preem
00:22:43 Future feedstocks
00:30:02 Evaluation of technologies
00:31:40 Political involvement
00:35:00 Aviation and maritime fuel
00:36:55 Preem’s new targets

Mikala and Sylvain discuss:
00:38:39 Learnings from Preem’s strategy and approach

What if…
… advanced biofuels were at your doorstep?

Sylvain and Mikala, your host and co-host from Topsoe, are back with season two of The Fuel for Thought Podcast. They discuss what is happening in the world of renewables, including The European Green Deal and new legislation in North America. They also compare future feedstocks and discuss how the new developments will affect the green journey for refineries.

Run time - Sylvain and Mikala discuss:
00:02:36 Status and new trends in the world of renewables
00:08:56 The European Green Deal
00:10:24 Legislation in North America
00:13:15 CORSIA
00:14:25 Pyrolysis
00:16:37 Hydrothermal Liquefaction
00:17:43 Future feedstocks comparison
00:18:49 Chemical recycling/use of plastic waste
00:20:22 Electrification in refineries
00:21:53 General outlook for renewables