| Special Focus CATALYSTS Catalysts are an imperative part of the chemical reactions that take place in production units. These technologies help the conversion of raw materials into products that are used by billions of people each day. New catalyst technologies are helping refineries and petrochemical producers meet new stringent regulations, while helping produce high-quality products in demand around the world. This month's Special Focus examines new catalyst technologies that are advancing the refining and petrochemical processing industries. Photo: Gazprom Neft's new plant will produce 21,000 tpy of oil refining catalysts. Photo courtesy of Gazprom Neft.