Oil Refiners:
Your idle NHT is costing you $10M* a year in lost revenue
Flexiforming turns idle or underutilized naphtha hydrotreaters and old catalytic reformers into profit centers by producing high-octane gasoline from co-processing ethanol and naphtha.
Investment $15M. Payback within 20 months*.
Economics at a Glance
$115-165/ton ($13-19/bbl)
Conversion Margin
$7-13M
Annual EBITDA
$15M
Total Investment
* Based on 120k tpa (3 000 bpd) converted NHT or catalytic reformer. All economics to be confirmed for a specific location and configuration.
Three Steps: Revenue Today, SAF-ready for Tomorrow
Step 1: Naphtha + Ethanol → Gasoline (Now)
Deploy Flexiforming® in your existing idle NHT or semi-regenerative (HP) reformer. Co-feed ethanol with naphtha, focusing on cheaper low grade naphthas. Produce high-octane semi-renewable gasoline. Claim environmental credits if available. The investment (mostly piping changes) pays for itself in a few months.
Step 2: Add HEFA Naphtha → Lower Carbon Intensity
Introduce HEFA naphtha as co-feed, reducing carbon intensity and qualifying for environmental credits.
Step 3: HEFA Naphtha + Ethanol → SAF (When Ready)
Add a reactor and adjust process conditions to produce sustainable aviation fuel. Same catalyst, same core equipment, a more profitable revenue stream.
Integrates Into Your Existing Infrastructure
No greenfield construction. Easier permitting.
Uses Idle Equipment
Flexiforming® can be deployed in existing naphtha hydrotreaters (NHT) and catalytic reformers (CRU) that are underutilized or idle.
Minimal Modifications
Requires piping changes and loading the new catalyst. Total investment can be as low as $15M for a 3,000 bpd (120k tpa) unit.
Net Hydrogen Producer
Flexiforming® can be a net producer of hydrogen — an additional saving or a revenue stream. When your feeds are renewable, the hydrogen will be “green”, valued at $5/kg or higher.
What Could Flexiforming Be Worth at Your Refinery?
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