Albemarle Catalysts Company bv, The Netherlands, (former Akzo Nobel Catalysts) is a part of Albemarle Corporation and develops, produces and markets heterogeneous catalysts, technologies and related services to oil refineries and petrochemical industries. Albemarle is a worldwide leader in the area of refinery catalysts [Fluid Cracking Catalysts (FCC) and HydroProcessing Catalysts (HPC)]. Other catalysts, such as those for isomerization, alkylation and Gas-to-Liquid (GTL), are also marketed or under development. Albemarle participates in a number of international technology alliances and joint ventures operating worldwide. The total numbers of personnel worldwide is approximately 825, of which approximately 250 persons are involved in Research and Development. The business currently has its main office in Amersfoort (The Netherlands) and regional offices in Houston (Texas, US) and Singapore. Research centers are located in Amsterdam and Pasadena.

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• Project leader: Dr. Ir. L.A. Gerritsen, Technology and Business Innovation Manager 
• and Dr. Milena Rosso-Vasic,  R&D Division Alternative Fuel Technologies