Clariant expands catalysts business in Saudi Arabia

Swiss chemicals firm, Clariant, has announced that the company’s catalysts business inaugurated a new services and support office in Jubail.

Clariant’s new office will serve regional customers with its advanced catalysts for petrochemical and refinery applications, as well as offer dedicated assistance and technical services. 

The new branch is Clariant Catalysts’ fourth office in the Middle East and will play a key role in the company’s plan to strengthen its presence and partnerships in the region. 

The local team will be actively supported by Clariant experts from around the world, the company said in a statement.

“The expansion demonstrates our commitment to the region, and will allow us to showcase our catalysts, which are designed to deliver excellent performance, and enable highly economical and sustainable production of numerous petrochemicals,” Stefan Heuser, Senior Vice President & General Manager Business Unit Catalysts at Clariant, commented.

Clariant’s portfolio for refinery applications includes catalysts for extremely efficient fuel upgrading and purification, as well as for removing sulfur, chlorine, arsenic and mercury.