Biochemistry & agronomy
Enzymatic biochemistry, advanced agronomy, IMTA and IMTF systems.
Research and development
Applied R&D for industrial SAF deployment.
At the intersection of engineering excellence and climate ambition, we strive to be the global reference for high-performance SAF biorefinery infrastructure and high-end catalyst innovation.
Eng. Barone, Vice President
Internal applied R&D and process engineering capabilities.
Qingdao center
R&D, engineering and validation.
HXELAB maintains internal applied R&D and process engineering capabilities focused on MCT / HSBH and hybrid hydrogenation technologies. The main R&D and engineering center is located in Qingdao (SCODA area) and operates with a multinational team.
- Partner laboratory and industrial facility validation.
- Industrial deployment of MCT / HSBH and hybrid hydrogenation.
- Technology transfer between SCO and BRICS countries.
Development and validation activities with partner laboratories and industrial facilities.
Research areas
From catalyst systems to advanced feedstock qualification.
Hydrogenation process
Optimization of MCT and suspended-bed hydrogenation, catalyst systems and operating severity.
Advanced feedstock
Advanced and mixed feedstock qualification for scalable SAF and renewable diesel production.
Carbon chemistry
Carbon sequestration, C1 and C2 chemistry pathways.
Process control
Advanced process control equipment and industrial deployment support.
Catalyst innovation
High-end catalyst innovation aligned with industrial refinery infrastructure needs.