UOP, A Honeywell Company

A CENTURY OF RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SERVICE

Changing the world one solution at a time

Who we are
Honeywell UOP processes have changed

UOP processes produce the gasoline that

the world. Since the groundbreaking

fuels our cars. The raw materials that

introduction of the Dubbs Process in 1914,

ultimately become the clothes we wear are

Honeywell UOPs engineers and chemists

made using UOP technology. Manufacturers

have excelled in turning laboratory

use UOP processes to produce the

science into industrial reality, establishing

household detergents we use everyday,

the foundation for todays modern

and plastics would not be possible without

refining industry.

technologies developed by UOP.

Today, 85 percent of the worlds
biodegradable detergents, 70 percent of
its polyester, and more than 60 percent of
the worlds gasoline are all made using
UOP technologies. The standard of living
around the world would simply not be
possible without UOP innovation.

A tradition of innovation
For 100 years, Honeywell UOP has been

In 1914, inventor Jesse A. Dubbs

Together Armour and Dubbs formed

the leading international supplier and

commercialized the thermal cracking

the National Hydrocarbon Company in

licensor for the petroleum refining, gas

process, which was initially used to produce

1914, which became Universal Oil

processing, petrochemical production

asphalt by demulsifying oil. It was only by

Products Company. Today, its UOP,

and major manufacturing industries. As a

accident that Dubbs discovered he was

A Honeywell Company.

respected pioneer, we are responsible

unknowingly cracking crude oil into gasoline

for developing and implementing some of

with his orginial thermal cracking process.

UOP continued to perfect the thermal

the most groundbreaking technologies

J. Ogdon Armour, Chicago meat-packing

cracking process, allowing for greater yields

in the world.

tycoon and owner of Standard Asphalt &

of higher-quality gasoline and kerosene

Rubber Company, saw the potential of

from crude oil. Today, more than 89 million

Dubbss discovery as an opportunity to

barrels of oil and liquid fuels are consumed

invest in a process that would soon be

daily worldwide, a majority of it processed

integral to meeting the growing demand for

using UOP technologies.

gasoline from the emerging automobile

industry in the 1920s and 1930s.

100 years of groundbreaking discovery

Named one of Thomson Reuters Top 100

With more than 3,000 active and pending

Demand for diesel is growing, and with

Global Innovators, Honeywell UOP

patents worldwide, and thousands more

it, stricter product specifications. UOPs

continues to be a thought leader and

historically, innovation is the mainstay of the

technology helps refiners optimize existing

innovator for the industries we serve.

UOP legacy. Our extensive intellectual

assets to increase diesel yield while also

We are committed to continuing to

property portfolio of unique products and

meeting product specifications.

commercialize technology that will

processes meet the challenges of todays

ensure the long-standing success of

evolving markets.

that provide solutions for the worlds

our customers and improve products

for all mankind.

Industry trends
The desire for regional energy independence
combined with a decline in conventional
crude production, drives demand for
alternate feedstocks like coal, shale oil and
heavy crude. UOP technology maximizes
plant profitability by optimizing existing assets
and enabling the use of cost-advantaged,
abundant feedstocks for power,
transportation and chemicals production.

For 100 years, Honeywell UOP has developed

and implemented some of the most useful
and original technologies in the world.

UOPs legacy will continue with innovations

changing demand for generations to come.

Research and development

Honeywell UOP thrives on its world-class

UOP has advanced research and

In Gurgaon, India, UOPs 400,000 square

staff of scientists and engineers. With more

engineering centers in Asia, North America,

foot research center for refining and

than 700 researchers around the world,

Europe and the Middle East. We have more

petrochemical process technology brings

our research and development efforts

than 3,000 patents issued and pending

our excellence in research and development

continue to drive important advances in

worldwide, and we file an additional 200

closer to our global customer base. Our

process technology, profitability

distinct patent applications each year.

applications labs in Saudi Arabia and China

consultation and equipment design.

enable us to more quickly find solutions

Our Chicago-area research facilities

critical to regional customers.

generate over 3.5 million data points each

day, and we have more than 150 pilot

Today, UOP is focused on developing

plants globally that allow us to create

technologies to:

step-changes in technology and

commercialize new processes.

Extend the worlds resources by

converting renewable feedstocks into

Our state-of-the-art research tools give

fundamental insights into catalyst
discovery. Tools such as the scanning
transmission electron microscope (STEM),
the highest resolution microscope in the
world, can see atoms as microscopic as

fuels, chemicals and power

Help preserve the environment by
removing contaminants such as sulfur,
nitrogen and mercury, producing
cleaner-burning fuels

500 picometers. If a single strand of human

Create more efficient processes to

hair was viewed at this scale, it would span

produce important building blocks

10,000 meters, or approximately 6 miles.

used for plastics

Honeywell UOPs groundbreaking

research and development identifies
industry needs, drives innovation for
new and enhanced technologies and
creates customizable solutions to
meet the worlds changing demand.

Refining
For a century, Honeywell UOP has

UOP has been revolutionizing modern

engine performance and increasing fuel

developed refining process technologies,

refining since the introduction of the thermal

economy. High-octane, unleaded gasoline

built refineries to execute them, and

cracking process, launching the modern

has become the standard today and has

trained engineers to operate each unit

refining industry and paving the way for a

kept our cars running more efficiently with

successfully in every refinery-operating

century of innovation.

cleaner emissions since its introduction.

We offer a number of technologies for

Today, the demand for diesel fuel is rising,

contaminant removal, liquids recovery and

high-octane gasoline is the standard, and

processing in the refining area. Specifically,

growing economies are continuously

our refining technologies specialize in the

looking for ways to turn heavy fuel oils into

production of high-quality gasoline and

gasoline, jet and diesel fuels efficiently

distillate fuels, used for diesel fuel and

and profitably. UOP is at the forefront of

heating oil.

the industry, ensuring we have solutions for

country worldwide. Our reach is vast;

our experience unmatched.

the worlds evolving refining needs.

UOP mobilized the world in the 20th
century with advanced technologies that
were able to produce advanced fuels.
High-octane jet fuel was pumped into
military planes during WWII, improving

As the demand for diesel increases, oil

consumption rises. Honeywell UOPs
technologies and process integration
help refiners increase their diesel yield,
while minimizing their energy consumption
and environmental footprint.

Petrochemicals
More than 85 percent of worldwide
biodegradable detergent production
uses Honeywell UOPs petrochemical
process technologies. In fact, almost
everything we wear, use, or live in is
made at least in part from petrochemicals
derived from oil, natural gas and,
increasingly, from coal. Backed by 70

Biodegradeable detergents

Synthetics

In the 1960s, many of the worlds rivers and

UOPs technologies also produce materials

lakes were polluted with harsh chemicals

used to make synthetic rubber, plastic

from household cleaners and detergents.

bottles, disposable cutlery and foam drinking

Phosphate detergent run-off caused rapid

cups, as well as synthetic fibers like nylon,

algae growth that choked our waters and

polyester, spandex and acrylic. UOP also

killed fish and natural plant life. Change was

licenses processes that make dozens of

critical, and UOP had a solution.

other everyday products such as insulation,

years of research and development,

UOPs industry-leading petrochemical
process technologies have changed
the way we live.

fiberglass, food containers and carpet

UOP developed a suite of biodegradeable

backing, herbicides, pharmaceutical drugs,

detergent technologies, meeting the growing

and polycarbonates, used in eyewear lenses.

consumer needs worldwide for effective

and environmentally friendly surfactants

Plastics

and soaps.

Another important component of todays

plastics is propylene. We are the world
leaders in the production of high-value
propylene from low-cost and alternative
feedstocks such as coal, natural gas liquids
(NGLs), or other hydrocarbon sources. Using
alternate feedstocks frees up critical crude
oil for processing into transportation fuel.

The demand for petrochemicals including

polyester, plastics and detergents are on the
rise, especially in developing economies; yet,
the supply is limited by traditional feedstock
availability. Honeywell UOP processes allow
customers to utilize stable, low-cost alternative
feedstocks to optimize petrochemical production
and meet growing demands.

Gas processing
We have entered the golden age of gas.

Honeywell UOP is committed to continually

Liquefied natural gas, gas that is converted

Studies show that by 2035, global gas

developing new methods to condition,

to liquid form for ease of storage and

use will rise by more than 50 percent

treat and transport natural gas to enable

transportation, must be pretreated to

from 2010 levels and account for more

our customers to monetize gas for global

remove harsh contaminants before it can

than one-quarter of global energy

markets. The development of unconventional

enter gas pipelines or transport vessels.

gas is especially critical to contributing to

We offer a range of tailored, advanced

the worlds natural gas supply. As a global

solutions to address processing needs,

leader in gas processing technologies,

from straightforward, single-unit

UOP continues to create world-class

operation, to highly-integrated,

solutions to help meet global demand.

multiple-technology operations.

UOP provides effective solutions for both

UOP is also an industry-leader in the

onshore and offshore natural gas conditioning

treatment of synthesis gas to produce

and treating, as well as natural gas liquids

high-value products that can enter natural

(NGLs) recovery such as propane, ethane

gas pipelines or be converted to power,

and butane, used to produce heating and

hydrogen or chemicals.

demand. In order to prepare for this

future, it is vital that we develop
existing, proven reserves and tap into
the worlds vast unconventional
gas resources.

transport fuel, or for further processing into

chemicals used in the production of plastics
and other consumer products.

Honeywell UOPs broad portfolio of

gas processing and hydrocarbon
management solutions enables natural
gas producers to remove contaminants
and recover high-value NGLs, allowing
customers to monetize gas resources
anywhere in the world.

Renewables
With global energy demands expected
to double by 2030, Honeywell UOP
continues to identify new alternative
energy resources. Fuels and chemicals
from renewable sources have the potential
to support growing energy needs, while
addressing concerns regarding climate
change and greenhouse gas emissions.

Green Diesel

powered dozens of biofuel demonstration

Global demand for sustainable, high-quality

flights using commercial and military aircraft,

renewable diesel is booming. Honeywell

proving it meets all aircraft specifications.

Green Diesel

TM

is a product of the

UOP/EniEcofiningTM process. Using

feedstocks such as non-edible,
second-generation oils, animal fats, green

Honeywell Green Jet FuelTM reduces

emissions by up to 80 percent.

Biomass conversion

algae, forest residuals and other plant matter,

For clean-burning biofuel used to generate

Honeywell Green Diesel is chemically

heat and power in burner applications, our

identical to petroleum-derived diesel, serving

Rapid Thermal Processing RTPTM

as a drop-in substitute for traditional diesel.

technology effectively reduces greenhouse

This process reduces greenhouse gas

gas emissions by up to 90 percent.

emissions by as much as 80 percent.

Through the joint venture, Envergent

TM

Technologies, with our partner Ensyn

Green Jet Fuel

Corporation, we are able to offer a method

Honeywell Green Jet FuelTM converts

to convert biomass into carbon-neutral

non-edible sources such as algae and

liquid biofuel for heat and power, or to be

camelina, an oilseed plant often used in

upgraded to produce green transport fuels.

crop rotations, into high-quality, renewable

RTP green fuel is a cost-competitive direct

jet fuel. Our jet fuel has successfully

replacement for natural gas or heavy fuel

oil, which significantly reduces sulfur
emissions and your overall carbon footprint.

Honeywell UOP combines 100 years of

process development experience with
renewable feedstocks technology and
catalyst developments to produce
high-quality alternative energy resources.

Honeywell UOP locations worldwide

Sales offices
North America
*Des Plaines, IL
- Headquarters
*Houston, TX
Mt Laurel, NJ
*Tulsa, OK
South America
*Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Research and
Development
North America
Des Plaines, IL
Riverside, IL
Mobile, AL
Shreveport, LA
Anaheim, CA
Tulsa, OK
Middle East
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

*Locations also offering Technical Services

Asia
Delhi, India
Shanghai, China
Hiratsuka, Japan

Europe/Russia
Antwerp, Belgium
Erkrath, Germany
*Guildford, UK
Milan, Italy
*Moscow, Russia
Rolle, Switzerland
Middle East
*Baghdad, Iraq
*Dubai, UAE
*Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Asia
Bangkok, Thailand
*Beijing, China
*Delhi, India
Jakarta, Indonesia
Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
Mumbai, India
Seoul, Korea
*Singapore
Tokyo, Japan
Shanghai, China

Manufacturing
North America
Anaheim, Ca
Baton Rouge, LA
Beggs, OK
Catoosa, OK
Littleton, CO
McCook, IL
Mobile, AL
Shreveport, LA
Tonawanda, NY
Europe
Brimsdown, UK
Reggio, Italy
Asia
Hiratsuka, Japan
Penang, Malaysia
Shanghai, China
Yokkaichi, Japan

Engineering
centers
North America
Des Plaines, IL
Houston, TX
Tulsa, OK
Europe
Antwerp, Belgium
Guildford, UK
Asia
Delhi, India
Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia

Catalysts
The majority of Honeywell UOP process

UOP leads the industry in inventing refining

Further advancements in catalysts have

technologies rely on UOP-developed and

catalysts, having introduced all of the major

facilitated the economic production of

manufactured high-performance catalysts

refinery processes over 60 years ago. Since

synthetics such as nylon and polyester

and specialty adsorbents. These materials

that time, UOP has pioneered new catalytic

from crude oil. Similar developments have

enable industrially important chemical

processes that have transformed the

helped facilitate the production of

reactions that allow us to produce

refining and petrochemical industries.

biodegradeable detergents.

In the last five years, we have developed

Most recently, catalytic innovations have

processes for the economic production of

advanced the conversion of renewable

propylene and isobutylene, chemicals used

feedstocks, such as biomass and algal oils

for plastics and textiles production. We

to biofuels for a greener, more sustainable

have also invented over 30 new molecular

world. Since the first commercial products

sieve materials in the past decade, which

were introduced, UOP has continued to

have been applied to both refining and

advance catalytic materials in all key refining

petrochemical processes.

and petrochemical technologies, bringing

valuable products for the refining and

petrochemical industries.

value to our customers by allowing

processes to operate more economically
and sustainably with higher throughput,
yields and stability.

Honeywell UOP is a world-leading

catalyst supplier. We manufacture our
own proprietary spherical and extruded
catalyst bases using novel materials
and techniques, offering the highest
performance and highest
quality products matched to
application requirements.

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Adsorbents
Adsorbents are a vital part of many

UOPs extensive line of high-performance

In 2011, UOP adsorbents were used to

manufacturing and process industry

adsorbents are integral to most UOP

clean up radioactive seawater at the

applications. For more than 60 years,

process technologies in the refining,

Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant,

Honeywell UOP has been a leading

petrochemical and gas processing industries.

after the 9.0 magnitude earthquake severely

contributor in the innovation and

damaged the plant.

development of adsorbent solutions that

Historically, UOP has led the adsorbents

help our customers protect their assets,

industry since the 1950s. Adsorbents are

Aside from nuclear waste clean-up,

produce high-quality products and

used to remove contaminants from various

UOPs adsorbents are used to remove a

manage long-lasting, profitable operations.

gas and liquid streams. Contaminant

variety of contaminants from petroleum in

removal enables the production of

refineries, to insulate dual window panes

low-sulfur, high-performance fuels, an

to keep them from fogging up on cold

increase in propylene production and the

days, to protect refrigeration systems like

ability to produce diesel fuel. UOP is able

automobile air conditioners and kitchen

to offer custom solutions to meet a

refrigerators from corrosion and to purify

wide-range of needs within the refining,

medical oxygen to meet patient needs

petrochemical and gas processing industries.

more effectively.
Today, UOP offers the broadest portfolio
of adsorbent products and offers extensive
knowledge on product selection and
application to quickly and efficiently meet
our customers' business needs.

Adsorbents have a variety of applications,

many that we experience daily. They are
used to remove moisture and organic
solvents from dual pane windows, allowing
clear, fog-free windows, and also help
minimize moisture and prevent corrosion
in refrigerant systems.

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Manufacturing
Delivering the highest-quality products

UOP owns and operates several

Our manufacturing facilities use

to meet industry demand, Honeywell

International Standards Organization (ISO)

manufacturing techniques that originated

UOPs global manufacturing facilities

certified manufacturing facilities throughout

in UOPs research and development

incorporate best-in-class Honeywell

the world for the production of catalysts,

facilities and were further scaled-up and

Operating System (HOS) principles to

adsorbents, and equipment for the natural

perfected by our product manufacturing

ensure our customers receive the highest

gas industry.

technology group.

UOP operates our manufacturing plants

Our technology group is dedicated to

under Honeywell Operating System (HOS)

accelerating product scale-up, finding new

return on their investment.

principles to bring the highest-quality

raw materials and improving manufacturing

products to the market, on-time and at

technologies that will ultimately yield more

a competitive price. HOS employs a

return on investment for our customers

systematic approach that incorporates

through the highest value products.

Six Sigma, Lean Thinking, Statistical

Processing Control, Total Quality
Management and Organizational Design
to eliminate variations and improve
work processes.

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Services
From our engineers to yours, Honeywell

On-time: Ensures timely deployment of

UOPs technical, consulting and training

assets, as well as prompt execution of

services provide the tools you need to

capital projects to capture profitable market

keep your operation running efficiently

opportunities

and profitably. Well work with you to

deliver practical, cost-effective solutions
for all of your operating challenges.
As part of our full-scope technology transfer
philosophy, we offer a broad array of
services to support UOP process units
throughout the plants life cycle. Our service
offerings aid the following three key areas:

We understand the challenges associated

with todays operating environment and
work with our customers to help ensure

Performance evaluations to facilitate

preventative action
Troubleshooting to diagnose problems
Operations analysis to help improve your
productivity and profitability utilizing

maintain a safe and reliable operation. Our

world-class UOP laboratory, pilot plant

services facilitate a knowledge-transfer from

and simulator resources

our engineers to plant personnel, providing

the long-term tools they need to continue
operational excellence. From pre-project

On-stream: Ensures UOP process units

operate efficiently and deliver products

start-up optimization, our services include:

exactly when needed

Process design to determine optimal

On-spec: Produces the right products to

and effective product implementation

they utilize the industrys best practices to

planning to project implementation and post

meet the best market opportunities while

Start-up assistance to ensure on-time

Our experience is unmatched.

Nearly 100 years as the leading developer
and licensor of process technology
More than 6,000 units designed, with
4,000 currently up and running

configuration and operating conditions

for your application

fulfilling all regulatory requirements

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Equipment
Honeywell UOPs state-of-the-art

Just as important as the process

The type and manner in which we provide

equipment is specifically designed to

technology, adsorbents and catalysts

equipment depends on the technology and

maximize process performance and

that UOP perfects and produces is the

application being used. In some cases, our

reliability while minimizing project

process equipment that ensures optimal

technology is best delivered in the form of

implementation costs.

performance and profitability.

a fabricated plant. In other cases, we

supply key individual pieces of equipment

Our extensive experience in the industry

for installation in a field-constructed

has helped us identify key equipment and

process unit.

systems that are critical to the superior

performance of our technology. UOP

We are committed to delivering high-quality

provides engineering equipment to process

products on time, and in line with our

plants worldwide, including:

customers expectations for the highest

level of performance.

Modular units
Customized control systems
Key mechanical equipment
High-capacity distillation trays
Heat transfer tubing
Specialized equipment
Burners and flares

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Quality and safety

Safety drives everything we do

UOP has successfully met industry, product

We achieve global operational excellence

at Honeywell UOP. From process

and customer challenges for 100 years,

and reliability through the integration of

standards to environmental

exceeding performance expectations and

Responsible Care principles into our

stewardship, we are committed to

benchmarks. Our focus on quality is why

operations, and work with our commercial

ensuring we exceed our customers

we subscribe to Six Sigma methods and

partners, including contractors, suppliers

expectations of high performance and

philosophy, which allow us to reduce errors,

and customers to help ensure they uphold

best practices, while delivering

maintain consistent quality and improve

the same standards.

innovative solutions that meet todays

processes. Our plants and facilities maintain

growing business needs.

a level of ISO 9000 for processes and

UOP consistently ranks in the top

standards, including a certified Schedule A

quartile of like companies for health, safety

Quality Management System to help ensure

and environmental performance. Our

customers get the best possible product.

management system for driving continuous

improvement of our performance is certified

As part of our ongoing commitment to

by a third-party registrar annually.

quality and safety, we are a member

company of the American Chemistry
Council, and Responsible Care is the
foundation for sustainability in our business.
The Responsible Care management system
supports our full commitment to comply
with legal and other health, safety and
environmental requirements and also to
driving continual improvement in these areas.

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Careers with UOP, a Honeywell Company

Honeywell UOP offers a greater number

With top research and development offices

of proprietary products and processes

in the U.S., Saudi Arabia, India, China and

and more engineering experience and

Japan, our scientists and researchers work

innovative solutions than any other

to develop and continuously improve our

company of its kind. Significant advances

leading-edge technology in the petroleum

including unleaded gasoline, catalytic

converters, biodegradable detergents,
economical polymers for clothing and
renewable jet and diesel fuel can be
attributed to processes developed using

refining, petrochemicals, gas processing

and renewable fuels industries.
UOPs world-class sales team operates on
a global scale, with opportunities to work

Sales
Operations
Marketing/Business Management
Communications
Human Resources
Information technology
Law and government relations

and travel within the U.S., South America,

Honeywell UOP technology. But our

Europe, the Middle East and Asia. At UOP,

At UOP, we are innovators, problem-solvers,

success would not be possible without the

exceptional sales careers happen when you

strategic thinkers and planners; we are

caliber of people we employ worldwide.

absolutely believe in the products youre

leaders who are creative and passionate,

selling, when you share a passion for

intelligent and impactful. We invest in our

UOPs talent has developed many of the

providing solutions that grow your customers

people because our people are the most

most significant advances in the hydrocarbon

success, and when youre rewarded for

important part of our business. Together we

processing industry to date. Nearly every

making a tangible impact on the bottom line.

will work with you to develop your career.

refinery in the world relies on UOP process

We provide opportunities for advancement

technology; many of those same refineries

Grow your career with a leading technology

and options for competitive wages, rewards

have been completely designed by UOP.

supplier. We seek entry-level and

and benefits. Join us. Your future begins now.

professional candidates in:

A career with UOP is fast-paced and
challenging, exposing new and experienced
professionals to a global customer-base.

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UOP LLC, A Honeywell Company

25 East Algonquin Road
Des Plaines, IL 60017-5017, U.S.A.
Tel: +1-847-391-2000
www.uop.com

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