POWERING

A SUSTAINABLE
FUTURE

Axens Overview
Editorial Contents
In a fast-changing world, societal and environmental 4
Worldwide Synergies
issues are shaping the future of countries and
companies alike 6

T
Complete Offer
oday, the energy and chemical Petrochem and Prosernat, Axens Sharing a common culture of trust, 7
industries must be responsive Group is now delivering a broader safety and customer orientation, Integrated Solutions
and proactive in adapting range of solutions, covering the entire we aim to be the preferred partner
their assets and operations value chain and enabling to enhance through multi-specialist integrated 12
to contribute to a sustainable future. the profitability and environmental offers, inventing and delivering ever Smarter Ways
Our commitment is to deliver a com-
plete offer of inventive, sustainable
performance of its clients.
Our global offer is based on highly
more advanced and efficient solu-
tions for a better world.
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Sustainable Future
and economically efficient integrated trained human resources, modern
solutions for cleaner mobility, chemi- production facilities and an extended
cal intermediates production, natural global network for industrial, technical
gas and effluent treatment, supporting support and commercial services.
our clients’ environmental and ener- Working as one company, we are
gy transition challenges. committed to promoting diversity
Jean Sentenac To address these challenges, we and to fostering innovation and col-
Axens Group Chairman have taken decisive steps. Thanks laboration in order to create added
and CEO to its latest acquisitions, Heurtey value for our clients.

2011
Acquisition of Criterion
Reforming Catalyst Business
Willow Island Production site

2010
1959 Acquisition of Rio Tinto
Procatalyse Alcan Business
Brockville Production site 2016
Acquisition of Scutter LLC
IFPEN Industrial Division O’Fallon Production site

2001 2017
Axens Axens Group
1978
50% IFPEN
Eurecat 50% Albemarle
1953
Heurtey 2008 2014
1939
Heurtey Petrochem
Petro-Chem › Conception: Wellcom

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1979 › Axens
Proser 1998
S.A. Share Capital 156,285,689.85 €
R.C. Nanterre B 599 815 073

1971 Prosernat › Head Office:

89, boulevard Franklin Roosevelt
Nat 92500 Rueil Malmaison
France

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Powering Worldwide Synergies
ROMANIA Following the acquisition of Heurtey Through its 50% stake in the capital
Petrochem and Prosernat, Axens ex- of Eurecat, Axens expands its offer to
Worldwide Synergies  Bucharest pands its portfolio of solutions and all services dealing with the catalysts
 Buzau introduces its new brand architec- management, including catalyst condi-
FRANCE ture, identity and logo. tioning and regeneration along with re-

 Rueil-Malmaison (HQ) RUSSIA CHINA Prosernat’s input reinforces Axens gas

actor loading and unloading operations.

 Salindres  Moscow  Beijing treatment technologies and enables Axens is thus ideally positioned to
 St. Petersburg synergies between catalysts and cover the entire value chain from
 Solaize feasibility studies to the start-up and
technologies.
CANADA follow-up throughout the entire unit
SOUTH KOREA Heurtey Petrochem’s industrial lega-
 Brockville, Ontario life cycle.
Seoul cy expands Axens offer in the field
 of process furnaces, which will be Axens Group now offers one of the
developed through synergies with most comprehensive range of solutions
its own technologies, combining with the highest level of performance
them with its energy efficiency and and a reduced environmental footprint.
digitalization services.
The new identity reflects the scope
Thanks to these latest acquisitions, of A xens integrated offer, which
Axens now offers modularization op- now includes a wide range of tech-
tions, providing fully integrated solu- nologies, proprietary equipment,
tions with associated guaranteed furnaces, modular units, catalysts,
process-equipment packages. adsorbents and related services.

Axens capability is
backed up by an
international network
of nine industrial sites
all over the world.
Relying on this industrial
capacity, Axens Group
has supplied over SAUDI ARABIA
500 modular units BRAZIL  Dammam JAPAN As a result, Axens introduces
and has more than  Rio de Janeiro
BAHRAIN
 Tokyo
3 new commercial brands:
2,000 process furnaces UNITED STATES  Manama
references, both OF AMERICA
onshore and offshore.  Houston, Texas MALAYSIA
Axens also produces  Sante Fe Springs, California
 Tulsa, Oklahoma  Kuala Lumpur
more than 60,000 tons
 Lawrenceville, New Jersey
of catalysts and INDIA
 Princeton, New Jersey
adsorbents each year.  Willow Island, West Virginia  New Delhi
 Savannah, Georgia  Mumbai
 Calvert City, Kentucky  POR (Vadodara district)
 O’Fallon, Missouri
 Offices Manufacturing sites:
 quipment, Modular units & Furnaces
E

 Catalysts & Adsorbents

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 Complete Offer

Powering a Complete Offer

Axens Group is Oil Refining Alternatives
currently active Axens Solutions is recognized & Renewables
in 5 markets and as a leader for the production
of cleaner fuels, providing Axens is a pioneer in the pro-
is recognized as hydroprocessing technologies duction of renewable fuels and
one of the world’s and related catalysts that lower the sulfur petrochemicals from biomass. Axens Solutions
levels of gasoline and diesel to figures below provides technologies converting various bio-
foremost suppliers 10 parts per million (ppm). Once removed, the sulfur mass sources into high-quality diesel and jet fuel
of technologies, is then recovered by Claus process units, a mar- as well as second-generation ethanol, produced
ket segment where Axens has a global reputa- from non-edible biomass.
products, services tion combining its historical catalyst business Ethanol can be transformed into bio-ethylene,
and equipment to with sulfur recovery technologies for acid gas while further processes enable the production
from refineries inherited from Prosernat. Its ex- of bio-based butadiene or aromatics.
the Refining and pertise covers a wide array of solutions from Axens has also developed solutions for the
Petrochemical liquid petroleum gas sweetening to vacuum production of alternative liquid fuels from non-
residue conversion. oil resources, such as the Gas-To-Liquids
intermediates markets. Axens offers a complete range of equipment: Fischer-Tropsch technology.
heat exchangers, reactor internals, trays, desalters,
and also process furnaces marketed under Heurtey
For these 5 markets, Petrochem Solutions brand.
and through its latest
acquisitions, Axens
supplies modular units
reducing on site works
to civil engineering and
modules assembly.
Petrochemicals Gases Water
The petrochemical industry Even though they represent A xens Solutions supplies
relies upon a wide range of different markets, the natural h i g h - p e r f o r m a n ce w a te r
intermediate products and gas sector and industrial gases treatment adsorbent s for
processes to turn source share a common requirement three main markets: drinking
materials into finished goods. Axens Solutions for gas purification and treatment. water, environmental remediation and industry.
provides technologies, along with class-leading In Natural Gas Processing, Axens Solutions has For potable water, Axens products are used to re-
catalysts and adsorbents, for the production a long-standing lead in the supply of technolo- move arsenic and to lower fluoride levels – meeting
and purification of olefins and aromatics. gies and performance catalysts. needs that range from village hand-pumps to
These petrochemical intermediates are the By combining Axens products portfolio with bottled water and major urban networks. Axens
building-blocks used in manufacturing poly- natural gas treatment technologies, legacy of adsorbents are also used to purify storm water
mers for industries such as packaging, auto- Prosernat, Axens is ideally positioned to pro- and to treat water used by industries such as
motive, electronics and clothing. In the future, vide all the treatment, purification and drying manufacturing, Oil & Gas, and mining – removing
global demand for fuels should experience technologies needed for the production of arsenic, fluoride, copper, zinc, lead, silica, phos-
slower growth than the petrochemicals market. purified natural gas meeting end users natural phates and nitrates.
Refining and petrochemicals sites will need to gas specifications, including the tightest ones re-
be integrated to cope with these market changes quired for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industries.
and to improve asset profitability. In Industrial Gases and Air Drying markets, Axens
Reactor internals and trays are part of Axens offer is a major supplier of alumina adsorbents used in
as well as process furnaces for steam crackers, air separation plants and for compressed air drying
Ethylene Dichloride Crackers (EDC) and for systems.
aromatics complexes. Furnaces are marketed Process furnaces for the syngas and hydrogen
under the Heurtey Petrochem Solutions brand. markets are offered under Heurtey Petrochem
Solutions brand.

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Powering Integrated Solutions 1 From Design to Construction 2 Plant Start-Up
Axens Group provides a complete range of solutions From feasibility studies to unit start-up and follow-up
for the conversion of oil and biomass to cleaner fuels, throughout the entire unit life cycle, Axens Group is ideally
Unit start-up
the production and purification of major petrochemical positioned to cover the entire value chain while ensuring License & basic Engineering Unit & equipment First loads of Pre-start-up training & performance check
intermediates as well as treatment and conversion op- the highest level of performance with reduced environ- Technical consulting engineering & Procurement commissioning catalysts/adsorbents for operators (test-run)
tions for natural gas. The integrated offer includes tech- mental footprint.
nologies, equipment, furnaces, modular units, catalysts,
adsorbents and related services.

Over Over Over Over Offices in

3,000
industrial units
70,000
tons of catalysts
500
modular units
2,000
furnaces
15
countries
under license and adsorbents references references
each year coupled with
catalysts services

› Technology Sales incl. Natural Gas › Process Furnaces: from process › Audit & Consulting:
Processing design to turn key Engineering, • Asset Optimization
› Process Design Packages Procurement and Construction • Configuration
› Commissioning, Start-up, › Furnace Studies & Revamps Development
• Project execution
Tech. Services › Spare parts, Technical Support › Digital Applications for asset
› Process Licensing Training & Training
optimization
› Equipment, Revamping › Energy Efficiency ?
› Modular Units › Air PreHeaters
› Production & Sales of Catalysts
& Adsorbents Construction of furnaces Equipment supply New equipment Follow-up Energy & water Unit revamping Spare parts Refresher training Advanced Product
› Technical Proposals and & modular units supply & assistance audits & re-loads of for operators software life cycle
Assistance for Catalysts catalysts/adsorbents & applications management
& Adsorbents
› Catalyst Management
 Axens Solutions  Heurtey Petrochem Solutions  Axens Horizon 3 Operation Support throughout the Life Cycle of the Plant

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 Smarter Ways

Powering Smarter Ways

Axens Group provides Inventive and tailored solutions
added value to its Across its various businesses, Axens Creating a genuine sense of
Group provides tailored solutions to par tnership, rather than a more
clients by developing customer needs and responds, in traditional customer-supplier rela-
new ways of an agile way, to new requirements tionship, is at the heart of Axens ap-
and market changes. proach.
collaboration.

Innovative and technological

development
Axens Group is continuously striving to › Taking part in joint Research
develop and improve its technologies & Development (R&D) programs
and products. Axens Group objec- with The IFP Group or other partners
tive is to provide the market with ef- to address current and future
ficient, competitive solutions, while demands, and help industrialize new

POWERING
focusing on safety, reliability and or improved products;
sustainability delivered through a
three-fold mission:
› Ensuring the consistency and

SMARTER
technical excellence of Axens
› Fostering the process of continuous Group methods and tools, thereby
improvement, through a culture of ensuring the quality of its solutions.

WAYS
innovation and inventiveness;

Digitalization
Always aiming at developing state-
of-the-art methods, digitalization is
a natural evolution of Axens technical
services, which enhances the col-
laboration between Axens Horizon
experts and refinery process spe-
cialists for improved unit profitability.

Axens Horizon has developed several

digital solutions such as Connect’In™.
This secured interoperable digital
system combines high-speed data
networks and cloud-based systems
while meeting the highest stan-
dards of cybersecurity. Connect’In™
is a real-time unit-monitoring tool in-
corporating on-demand, advanced
modelling of process performance. It
simplifies the monitoring of the units,
reduces operational risks, improves
decision making thanks to its predic-
tive capabilities, enables a more effec-
tive shutdown and turnaround time
management and, finally improves
performance, reliability and margins.

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 Sustainable Future

Powering a Sustainable Future

Axens Group offers
added value to
its clients through
“
We do not
compromise
safety on
Safety, a daily priority
Axens Group is committed as a priority to guaranteeing
the safety of its employees, its clients, subcontractors
and stakeholders.
the commitment in our clients’ Each year, audits on quality, health, safety and environ-
mental aspects are conducted on Axens industrial sites
Corporate Social and our own
and several indicators are monitored.
industrial sites.

”
Responsibility by Regarding safety on clients industrial sites, new training
programs, reviewed safety measures and a better manage-
providing safety for its ment of personal protective equipment are performed as
teams and innovative Pierre Planquart part of Axens continuous quality processes. They aim at
Plant HSE creating a close partnership between Axens clients, em-
solutions to minimize Manager
ployees and subcontractors.
environmental impact.

Minimized environmental Driving Values

impact Our values are the foundation for our achievements.
Axens Group actively and responsibly contributes to ad- They inspire our management policy and guide us in our everyday activities
dressing environmental challenges for our customers. as individuals, as a team and as a Group.

“
Axens takes action by improving air and water quality
through cutting-edge technologies for cleaner fuels and
treatment solutions for gas and water. Reducing green-
house gas emissions at our clients’ industrial sites is pos-
The same
level of
We are inventive
sible through a complete range of innovative solutions environmental Our clients deserve inventiveness. We endeavor to create synergy between
improving energy efficiency and reducing operating cost. people and between businesses, and we believe in our collective ability to
requirements
These solutions include software, consulting studies, seek out innovative solutions for future challenges.
catalysts and adsorbents offer all along the unit life cycle
for all our
industrial sites.

”
as well as technologies and process furnaces with high

We pursue excellence
and customized energy efficiency. Moreover, Axens of-
fers technologies processing biomass and reducing GHG
emissions. Gilles Fournier
To minimize the ecological footprint of Axens activities, Everywhere we are, in everything we do, we aim for excellence. We strive to
Global Operations
Axens industrial sites are subjected to natural resource & Transformation constantly deliver high quality solutions with professionalism and dedication in
consumption optimization programs (energy, water, raw Director order to succeed with our clients. Enthusiasm and agility power this approach.
materials) as well as programs dedicated to atmospheric
pollution, effluents and waste impact reduction.
We are responsible
We act responsibly, as individuals and as a company, and we are committed

Committed teams
to reduce our environmental impact. Everyone’s health and safety is always a
priority. In a highly competitive world, our code of ethics guides our business.

Thanks to passionate and committed teams, Axens Group innovates to an-

swer the numerous expectations of its clients and stakeholders. Attracting
diverse talents, promoting fairness and equity, developing and enhancing its We promote diversity
employees’ skills are the three priority courses of action for Axens Group.
We rely on the richness of thought and opportunities that spring from diversity
in all its dimensions. We actively promote equal opportunities in the workplace,
and encourage trust and openness.

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 OIL REFINING

PETROCHEMICALS

GASES

ALTERNATIVES
& RENEWABLES

WATER

Axens is a Group providing

a complete range of solutions
for the conversion of oil and
biomass to cleaner fuels, the
production and purification of major
petrochemical intermediates
as well as all of natural gas
treatment and conversion
options. The integrated offer
includes technologies, equipment,
furnaces, modular units, catalysts,
adsorbents and related services,
commercialized under “Axens
Solutions”, “Heurtey Petrochem
Solutions” and “Axens Horizon”
brands.

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