Research priorities
- Refining depth, process optimisation and scientific support for refinery projects.
- Petrochemicals, catalysts, sorbents, reagents and speciality chemicals.
- K6 motor fuels, Jet A-1 and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
- Integrated emission control, CO₂ capture, water treatment and decarbonisation.
- Coal chemistry and carbon materials.
- Digital twins, Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, DWSIM, ANSYS Fluent and AI.
Applied activities
Technology audits, feasibility studies, FEED, engineering calculations, laboratory testing, pilot trials, standardisation and technology transfer are included in the institute’s work programme.