BASF Launches Fourtiva to Boost High Octane Gasoline Blending Feedstock

BASF has announced the commercial introduction of Fourtiva™, a cutting-edge Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalyst designed for gasoil and mild resid feedstock. Incorporating BASF’s latest Advanced Innovative Matrix (AIM) and Multiple Frameworks Topology (MFT) technologies, Fourtiva offers an optimized catalyst design that enhances butylene yields and selectivity for propylene while boosting naphtha octane, LPG olefinicity, and minimizing coke and dry gas production. This advancement enables refiners to produce higher-value products, increase profitability, and lower the carbon footprint of their FCC units. 

BASF’s Fourtiva catalyst integrates AIM and MFT technologies to address a wide array of performance objectives and applications. AIM technology boosts FCC catalyst performance by optimizing matrix acidity, enhancing pore size distribution, and improving matrix-zeolite interaction for better coke selectivity. The combination of AIM with MFT technology results in a distinctive catalyst that helps refiners enhance margins and offers the operational flexibility to swiftly adapt to market fluctuations.

“Commercial trials have demonstrated that Fourtiva delivers outstanding economic performance, enabling refiners to boost their profitability,” stated Detlef Ruff, Senior Vice President of Process Catalysts at BASF. “The innovative integration of BASF’s AIM and MFT technologies showcases Fourtiva as a prime example of our commitment to adding significant value for our customers through creative solutions.”

"BASF remains highly responsive to our customers' needs," said Alex Attlesey, Vice President of Refining Catalysts at BASF. "Based on customer feedback, we developed a catalyst specifically to enhance butylene yields and selectivity. Fourtiva directly meets this demand by optimizing high-octane gasoline blending feedstock."

BASF is a top global manufacturer of catalysts for the chemical industry, offering solutions throughout the chemical value chain. Their portfolio includes chemical catalysts, adsorbents, refinery catalysts, and custom catalysts. In the process catalysts sector, BASF focuses on creating new and enhanced products that support the chemical industry's transition to net-zero emissions. The division’s portfolio also includes battery materials, recycling solutions, environmental catalysts, and metal solutions. Our innovative offerings benefit customers across diverse industries, including Automotive & Transportation, Chemicals, Plastics, and Energy & Resources.

BASF has been pioneering chemistry for 150 years, providing a broad range of products, including chemicals, plastics, performance products, crop protection solutions, and oil and gas. As the leading global chemical company, BASF combines economic achievement with a commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility.  BASF’s portfolio is divided into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care, and Agricultural Solutions. In 2023, BASF reported sales of €68.9 billion. The company’s shares are traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (BAS) and are also available as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S.