Haldor Topsoe A/S - Making optimal performance possible
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Haldor Topsoe is a world leader in catalysis and surface science. We are committed to helping our customers achieve optimal performance. We enable our customers to get the most out of their processes and products, using the least possible energy and resources, in the most responsible way. This focus on our customers’ performance, backed by our reputation for reliability, makes sure we add the most value to our customers and the world.
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Haldor Topsoe A/S - Making optimal performance possible
- 1. Making Optimal Performance Possible Introducing Haldor Topsoe
- 2. Contents Introduction Optimal performance How we make it possible Our products and services Processes we work with Industries we work with Working with us Next steps
- 3. Haldor Topsoe is a world leader in catalysis and surface science. We are committed to helping our customers achieve optimal performance. We enable our customers to get the most out of their processes and products, using the least possible energy and resources, in the most responsible way. This focus on our customers' performance, backed by our reputation for reliability, ensures that we add the most value to our customers and the world.
- 4. Haldor Topsoe • Established in 1940 by Dr. Haldor Topsøe. • Private 100% family-owned company. • Market leader in heterogeneous catalysis and surface science for more than 75 years. • 2,600 employees in 10 countries. • Headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark. • Production in Frederikssund, Denmark, Houston, USA, and Tianjin, China. • New plant to open in Joinville, Brazil, in 2016. • Spends around 10% of revenue on R&D. 2015 revenue DKK 5,785m (~USD 850m) 2015 operating profit DKK 502m (~USD 75m) In brief
- 5. Headquartered in Denmark, our 2,600 employees work with customers all over the globe Locations: Bahrain Beijing Buenos Aires Copenhagen Dalian Edmonton Houston Joinville Kuala Lumpur Los Angeles Moscow New Delhi Rio de Janeiro H P E S Headquarters Production Engineering Sales & Service Research & DevelopmentR P E S S S P E S H ES S S S PS S P E R R
- 6. It’s exciting to explore new technologies with the potential to solve global challenges – and create a better future for everyone.
- 7. We help our customers get the most out of their processes and products, using the least possible energy and resources, in the most responsible way. As the world’s population grows, and average wealth increases, people will need more of the things our customers supply. Our customers will have to ensure they are getting as much out of their operations and raw materials as possible, increasing the effectiveness of their process or products to meet increasing demand. Increasing demand for products and services As our natural resources become increasingly precious, our customers will need to ensure they can find renewable alternatives or operate using as few natural resources as possible, conserving energy, water, and other natural resources to create lasting business impact. Increasing constraint on natural resources As regulations to protect our climate, health, and welfare become increasingly stringent, our customers will need to ensure they do no harm while creating a more prosperous and sustainable future for their communities and the planet. Increasing environmental regulation and focus on responsibility
- 8. Our customers are under constant pressure to get more from less - • activity • availability • capacity • carbon efficiency • cleanliness • conversion • co-production • cost efficiency • cycle length • efficiency • energy efficiency • energy flexibility • feedstock flexibility • fuel economy • lifetime • onstream factor • opportunities • output • plant efficiency • product properties • production level • production rate • profitability • purity • reliability • safety • speed • stability • yield • yield structure • capital cost • downtime • emissions • energy consumption • environmental impact • leakages • operating cost • pressure-drop • production cost • risk • start-up time • steam consumption • time • total cost of ownership • waste even the smallest improvements can add up to something really significant Helping maximize (the GOOD) Helping minimize (the BAD)
- 9. Catalysis and surface science have a vital role to play in • Chemical processes are used in the production of countless everyday objects, including food, fuel, electronics, and medicine. • Almost all chemical processes utilize catalysts, and more than 90% of all industrial products are made using catalysis in some way. • In a catalytic process, catalysts promote the chemical reaction without being consumed by the process themselves. • When a catalyst catalyzes a chemical process, the chemical reaction happens faster, using much less energy while also avoiding the production of unwanted byproducts. Catalyst surface magnified to the micrometer scale in one of our electron microscopes. tackling these challenges and realizing the opportunities
- 10. From evaluating the feasibility of a new plant or product, to getting it built, running, and keeping it running, we make a real difference for our customers.
- 11. We have a broad range of products and services that combined help our customers achieve optimal performance Process design, engineering and licensing Proprietary equipment + Business and technical services + We design, engineer and license a broad range of processes for chemical processing, hydroprocessing and emissions management. + High-performance catalysts We supply a range of more than 150 different catalysts and have the capability to design and manufacture custom catalysts for specific tasks. We can provide a complete range of proprietary equipment, spare parts and consumables, designed and manufactured to last and work optimally. From evaluating the feasibility of a new plant or product, to designing it, getting it built and running optimally, we provide a full range of services.
- 12. Our scientists and engineers are experienced in realizing potential from molecular scale in the lab to mass production and industrial scale for customers We are pioneers in surface science and experts at delivering its benefits through engineering. We excel at ensuring breakthroughs that work at nanoscale in the lab also work at industrial scale for our customers. This integration of science and engineering enables us to help our customers take full control of the chemical, physical, and kinetic variables affecting the performance of their processes and products. Laboratory scale 0.000001m = 1mm Production scale 0.001m = 1mm Industrial scale 1.0m = 1m
- 13. There’s always a better way to do things. If it’s not scientifically proven that something can’t be improved, we believe it can.
- 14. Emissions Management We provide a full range of products and services for a broad range of chemical processing, hydroprocessing, and emissions management processes Chemical Processing Hydroprocessing Ammonia Syngas Methanol Hydrogen SNG Sulfuric acid Dimethyl ether Formaldehyde Gasoline synthesis Naphtha Kerosene Diesel VGO Resid Sulfur removal NOx & CO removal VOC abatement Particulate filtration Process design, Engineering, & licensing High-performance catalysts+ Proprietary equipment+ Business & technical services+
- 15. We work hard with customers in many industries, at the molecular and plant level, to find ways to help them move forward
- 16. Our founder, Dr. Haldor Topsøe, had an infectious passion for science and a determination to prove it could make a difference Our Mission: Driven by our passion for science, we contribute to a profitable and sustainable future for our customers, their businesses, and their communities.
- 17. The Topsoe Spirit lives within each of us – contributing to a profitable and Passionate: We are excited about the potential of what we do, challenging each other to take it further every day. Personal: We take a personal approach to even the most challenging situations, listening to our customers’ needs, and looking to build long-term relationships based on dialogue and mutual benefit. Determined: We work hard, standing strong in the face of uncertainty, and follow through until we achieve what we set out to do. Our values: Business: We go the extra mile to create lasting value for our customers. Science: Our passion for science and innovation strengthens our business. People: Topsoe is a great place to work and to have worked. Society: We create sustainable solutions that make a difference to the world of today – and tomorrow. sustainable future for our customers, their businesses, and their communities
- 18. Making optimal performance possible for our customers is our way of making a positive impact on the world.
- 19. To find out more or get in contact www.topsoe.com To stay up to date regarding upcoming events, product launches, cases and other developments get connected and follow us: www.
Editor's Notes
- Established in 1940 by Dr. Haldor Topsøe Private 100% family owned company Global market leader in heterogeneous catalysis and surface science 2,600 employees in 10 countries across four continents Headquarters in Denmark Production in Denmark, China and USA. New plant to open in Brazil in 2016 Revenue ~USD 850 million in 2015 R&D spend around 10% of revenue We remain a very R&D-centric company. 15% of our employees are engaged in R&D and in 2013, we spent 11.4% of our total revenue on R&D. We are structured around three key operating business units: Chemicals, Environmental, and Refinery. A fourth unit, New Business Unit, focused on developing new technologies. Our revenue was 5,785 million DKK in 2014, and we achieved a healthy operating profit of 502 million in 2015.
- 2600 employees in 10 countries across four continents. 42% of all employees have a university degree. In 2013, we employed 2,430 employees on average in 11 different countries across five continents. 870 in production. Our HQ are in Lyngby, Denmark. Production is in Frederikssund, Denmark, and Houston, USA, and new factory opened in China in 2015.
- Catalysis is involved in 90% of all industrial production. Almost all chemical processes utilize catalysts, and most industrial products are made using catalysis. Catalysis makes it possible to turn a variety of resources into important, necessary products – quickly, efficiently, and with a minimum of energy and waste. The importance of catalysis to industry, the environment, and our everyday lives is huge. In one way or another, catalysis is involved in 90% of all produced products – from fertilizer to furniture to the fuel in our cars. It can make expensive processes cheaper, or turn worthless waste into valuable commodities. It even can clean the air we breathe. Many of the most widely used materials in the world could not be manufactured without catalysis to speed things up. A good example of this is ammonia – a key ingredient in fertilizer, which is also used to make everything from paper and plastic to vitamins and cosmetics. With the help of catalysis, an ammonia plant can typically produce about 2,000 tons a day. Without catalysis, it would take about a million days to produce the same amount.
- What is performance? Performance is different for every customer – so we first need to understand their needs – both short and long term. If we had to generalize, we would say we enable our customers to get the most out of their processes and products, using the least possible energy and resources, in the most responsible way.
- The importance of catalysis to industry, the environment and our everyday lives is huge. Almost all chemical processes utilize catalysts, and most industrial products are made using catalysis. In one way or another, catalysis is involved in 90% of all produced products – from fertilizer to furniture to the fuel in our cars. Catalysis makes it possible to turn a variety of resources into important, necessary products – quickly, efficiently, and with a minimum of energy and waste. It can make expensive processes cheaper, or turn worthless waste into valuable commodities. It even can clean the air we breathe. Many of the most widely used materials in the world could not be manufactured without catalysis to speed things up. A good example of this is ammonia – a key ingredient in fertilizer, which is also used to make everything from paper and plastic to vitamins and cosmetics. With the help of catalysis, an ammonia plant can typically produce about 2,000 tons a day. Without catalysis, it would take about a million days to produce the same amount.
- Today, it is possible to design and manufacture catalysts for very specific tasks. To do this well, however, requires a deep understanding of the physics, chemistry, and kinetics that are involved in the process. Topsøe pioneered catalysis and has worked continuously over the past 70+ years to improve our understanding of catalysis, right down to the molecular level. In 1999, we even acquired the world’s first specially manufactured electron microscope to perform in situ catalyst studies – an unheard-of investment for a private business. Process design is another extremely important aspect of catalysis. Production of a chemical usually requires many different catalysts, each with its own task, and we designs tailor-made processes, hardware, and catalysts that work together to meet the individual requirements of customers. This holistic, integrated approach is one of the key things that makes Topsøe truly unique and also differentiates us from our industry peers. We understand the bigger picture of the context that surrounds our customers and, by staying tuned to the market needs and our customers’ challenges, we are able to discover new solutions propelling both us and our customers forward. Why science and engineering? Founded on the belief that applied fundamental research is key to build and retain a leading position in catalysis Basic research and catalyst characterization done by 300+ world-class scientists Close to 10% of revenues annually applied to support R&D efforts Sales and support for process design, engineering, and catalyst formulation and production Scale-up, pilot operation, and computer modelling
- What does this mean for industry? Many industries around the world use our processes, equipment, and expertise to drive progress and find solutions to the enormous challenges society is facing. Ammonia The ammonia industry is highly competitive, and even the slightest changes in performance can have a huge impact on the bottom line. Over the past 70 years, we have earned a reputation for being a trusted supplier to the industry. Our industry-leading solutions ensure reliable and safe operation with the highest utilization and the lowest possible energy consumption. We work continuously to optimize our customers’ ammonia production and ensure they achieve the lowest total cost of ownership. From new plants to revamps, we also help increase capacity and flexibility, both in relation to feedstock and co-production of other chemicals, creating the foundation for optimal day-to-day operation and long-term success. Batteries The development of better battery materials, for both energy generation and storage, is key to the future of many industries. We have a long history of bringing innovations that work in the laboratory to industry - and getting them to work at scale. This makes us confident that we, through our partnership with Faradion, will be able to develop and supply next generation battery materials that are safer, lighter, faster to charge, more powerful, and affordable. Bio Fuels As natural resources grow increasingly precious, opportunities are arising to create fuels from alternative or bio sources in an economically viable way. Over the years, we have developed a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for the production of fuels from a very wide range of bio feedstocks. Our customers often combine our bio-fuel processes with our other chemical and emissions management processes to achieve optimal performance. We not only ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in the production of bio fuels, but also feedstock and production flexibility, ensuring our customers get the best return over time. Cement Meeting increasingly stringent emission standards is an important concern for cement manufacturers around the world. Our comprehensive portfolio of emissions management solutions can help meet legislation in the most cost-efficient way. Our solutions are always optimized in terms of energy efficiency and catalyst performance. By integrating solutions for different applications, we can also help customers achieve the lowest total cost of ownership. Chemicals The chemicals industry is highly complex and the possibilities are continuously evolving based on changing market dynamics, regulations, and feedstock supply. We have earned a reputation as a trusted supplier to the industry, and our industry leading solutions ensure safe, reliable, clean, effective, and energy efficient operation across a broad range of chemical processes. We have a deep understanding of a broad range of syngas-based chemicals, and a portfolio of solutions that can be integrated to provide unmatched front- and back-end flexibility. Our tailor-made solutions are always optimized to provide the highest conversion and output while using the least amount of energy and resources. Coke & Coal Coal is an abundant natural resource with enormous potential to be converted into clean fuel and alternative feedstock for many chemicals. In recent years, we have made quantum leaps in the upgrading of coal and processing of waste products from coke ovens into higher value products and cleaner energy. Our solutions not only make it feasible, but also economically attractive, to process these feedstocks directly at source into SNG, gasoline, or other high-value products rather than transporting them to be processed closer to market. Energy & Power Meeting increasingly stringent emission standards is a concern for power producers everywhere. Our portfolio of emissions management solutions can help meet legislation in the most cost-efficient way. We have more than 1,000 flue gas-cleaning units installed and running reliably for customers around the world. Our solutions are optimized in terms of energy efficiency and reliability, achieving the lowest possible total cost of ownership. Fertilizer Helping feed the world in the safest, most reliable, and cost efficient way is a challenge faced by the fertilizer industry every day. We provide a full range of proven solutions that enable our customers to produce the ammonia and other chemicals required for fertilizer production, safely, reliably, and cost effectively. This includes a broad range of co-production solutions, including easy-to-install modular formaldehyde units that enable front- and back-end flexibility for our customers, ensuring they can stay agile and adjust their production to meet market demands, profitably. Fuel Cells Many organizations around the world are actively involved in fuel-cell research and development. However, since its invention in 1839, the fuel cell has yet to make a significant impact on daily life. The potential is still huge, but to achieve it, the cost-per-watt needs to be reduced by a factor of ten, which so far has only been achieved experimentally. We excel at bringing innovations that work in the laboratory to industry – and getting them to work at scale. This makes us confident that we, through our subsidiary Topsoe Fuel Cells, will be able to develop and supply next generation fuel cells that are safer, more powerful, and affordable. Hydrogen Hydrogen is an essential element in a broad range of industrial, chemical, and refining processes. As a result, the cost efficient and stable production of high-purity hydrogen is vital to the profitability of many businesses. We can help make hydrogen from natural gas as well as a wide range of alternative feedstocks, including coal, waste, and other biomaterials. Our solutions, which can be tailor-made to allow feedstock flexibility, are optimized to ensure the most reliable production of high-quality, high-purity hydrogen, using the least amount of energy and other resources. Methanol The attractiveness of upgrading syngas into methanol for use as a fuel or in chemical production is increasing in many areas of the world. Our methanol solutions can be integrated with other processes to enable feedstock and co-production flexibility. This, combined with their reliable operation, extremely high energy efficiency, and superior conversion levels, ensures they achieve the best economic performance for our customers, in both the short and long term. Mining & Smelting Meeting increasingly stringent emission standards is an important concern for smelters around the world. Our comprehensive portfolio of emissions management solutions can help meet legislation in the most cost-efficient way. Our solutions are always optimized in terms of energy efficiency, catalyst performance, and total cost of ownership. In addition, by integrating solutions for different applications, we can also help convert potentially costly off-gases into valuable products, converting waste from cost to contribution. Oil & Gas As oil and gas get harder and more expensive to process, the industry is under pressure to squeeze the most value out of them while searching for viable alternatives. Our solutions are designed to handle all feedstocks and still ensure easy, reliable, stable, and profitable hydrocracking and hydrotreating. Superior process designs, performance catalysts, and proprietary equipment ensure significantly longer cycle length while increasing yield and plant availability, reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Our portfolio also includes a full range of solutions for emissions management and the efficient and reliable production of high-quality hydrogen, ensuring our customers benefit from all potential synergies with minimum environmental impact. Paper & Printing The paper industry is highly competitive and even the slightest changes in performance can have a huge impact on the bottom line. In recent years, we have been working hard to help the industry convert byproducts and waste into energy and other valuable products. Our emissions management solutions enable customers to meet legislation and convert sulfurous off-gases into valuable sulfuric acid. Our chemical processing solutions enable them to upgrade waste, including black liquor, into fuels and a broader range of valuable chemicals, in a cost-efficient way. Petrochemicals The petrochemicals industry is highly complex and the possibilities are continuously evolving based on changing market dynamics, regulations, and feedstock supply. Our solutions, which cover a broad range of petrochemical processes, enable customers to get the most value from their feedstock in a clean, reliable, and energy-efficient way. In addition, we have developed a portfolio of solutions that enable the conversion of byproducts, such as pet coke, into more valuable products or intermediates, converting cost to contribution. Polymers & Plastics As demand continues to grow and traditional feedstock prices rise, the polymers and plastics industry is under increasing pressure to make more from less. Our broad range of solutions helps ensure the continuous, stable, and energy-efficient production of the high-quality methanol, formaldehyde, and other intermediates needed for profitable production. They can also enable the upgrading of shale gas, coal, and bio resources as alternative feedstocks, as well as enable co-production flexibility, so customers can adjust production optimally to market demands. Refining As feedstocks continue to get heavier, refineries are under pressure to squeeze the most value out of them while searching for viable alternatives. Our solutions are designed to handle all feedstocks and still ensure easy, reliable, stable, and profitable hydrocracking and hydrotreating. Superior process designs, performance catalysts, and proprietary equipment ensure significantly longer cycle length while increasing yield and plant availability, reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Our portfolio also includes a full range of solutions for emissions management and the efficient and reliable production of high-quality hydrogen, ensuring our customers benefit from all potential synergies with minimum environmental impact.
- Haldor Topsøe with Niels Bohr on their way to Geneva to participate in the 1958 UN International Conference on the Peaceful Use of Atomic Energy.
- Where does our drive come from? The Topsoe Spirit, which comprises our Vision, Mission, Values, and Character