Economic and environmental versatile technologies in refining

Case study on the dewaxing of fuels and lubes using porous zeolites reveals the merits of efficient chemical conversions and reduced energy consumption

By Danny Verboekend

CSO of Zeopore Technologies NV

As refiners face mounting pressure to improve efficiency while reducing environmental impact, versatile and feedstock-independent technologies are gaining strategic importance. In this article, Danny Verboekend of Zeopore Technologies illustrates how advanced porous zeolites in dewaxing applications can deliver both strong business cases and measurable sustainability gains, while accelerating technology readiness and commercial adoption in a traditionally conservative industry.

Link to article PDF of publication in PTQ Magazine Q4 2025.