The second Sinopec catalyst conference brought customers and partners to Tianjin, China, to discuss technologies used in oil refining and chemical production. Sinopec said the event drew representatives from 69 customers and partners across 24 countries and territories.

Key Takeaways

  • Sinopec says its catalyst portfolio includes nearly 300 products across seven categories.
  • From 2021 to 2025, the company exported 14 catalyst types for the first time and added 13 export destinations.

Sinopec catalyst conference focuses on industrial uses

The gathering, announced on October 26, 2026, focused on catalyst technology, product development and industrial applications. Participants included representatives from the Netherlands, Switzerland, Algeria, Brazil, Azerbaijan and South Korea.

Catalysts are used in petroleum refining and chemical manufacturing to improve processes. They can also help producers use energy more efficiently, reduce carbon emissions and develop new materials.

Product range and export reach

Sinopec said its nearly 300 catalyst products span seven categories, including refining, polyolefins, basic organic chemicals, coal chemicals, environmental protection, adsorbents and additives, and oilfield chemicals.

The company said it has served international catalyst markets for more than 20 years and supplies products and technical services to customers in more than 40 countries and territories. Between 2021 and 2025, it added export destinations including Canada, the United Kingdom and Argentina.

Catalysts exported for the first time during that period included products used in propane dehydrogenation, xylene isomerization and continuous catalytic reforming. Sinopec also said its catalyst business has trading relationships with more than 30 countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.

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