Process Catalysts - Licensing

For customers seeking to enrich their investment projects with BASF expertise, we offer selected process technology licenses and a full range of engineering and technical services.

Our technologies

BASF owns a broad portfolio of self-developed technologies that allow us to perform as the leading chemical company. We license some of these proprietary processes and exclusive technologies to our customers. The licensing portfolio of BASF's Process Catalysts currently includes several processes that profit from our expertise in heterogeneous catalysis.

SELOP^®

Our portfolio of SELectivity OPtimized Hydrogenations (SELOP®) for the petrochemical and refining industries.

Glycerin to bio-PG (G2PG)

Our process to upgrade Glycerin to bio-PG (propylene glycol) to drive sustainable solutions.

Durasorb^®LNG MAX

Our portfolio for simplified pre-treatment line-up and increased feed gas flexibility.

Customized process design

We find the best process design for your application, applying our know-how and experience with highest process safety standards.

Operational expertise

We offer operational expertise with a global production footprint with regular technical exchange meetings with our experts.

Customized catalysts solutions

If you need an off-the-shelf solution or a tailored proprietary catalyst, our solutions are here to perfectly fit your needs.

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Collaboration with engineering partner

We are experienced in collaborating with leading external or internal engineering partners to bring our technology to your site.

Catalyst portfolio to meet your demands

By working closely together to establish your needs and objectives, we provide the right catalysts to fit your process.

Strong innovation platform

Our global process and catalyst R&D and technical service staff provides you with immediate, local attention.

Our way of working

As part of our commitment to the success of our customers, BASF offers the entire spectrum of services associated with the licensing of process technology.

Our success story

Process innovation has driven the success of BASF since its inception. BASF researchers have achieved some of the major technology breakthroughs in chemical engineering, including the Haber-Bosch process for ammonia synthesis or the catalytic process for the production of sulfuric acid. Due to this tradition of innovation, BASF owns a broad portfolio of self-developed technologies which allow make us the leading chemical company and a major process licensor.