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Energy Transition Glossary

Catalyst activity

Catalyst activity represents the ability of a catalyst to increase the rate of a chemical reaction by reducing the energy barrier between reactants and products. Improving the activity of a catalyst shortens the kinetic pathway and improves efficiencies, accelerating the speed of reaction. Improved catalyst activity enables higher production rates, higher severity operation, longer cycle life, and improved product quality.

Shell Catalysts & Technologies specialises in molecular understanding, catalytic research and development and process technologies deploying catalytic solutions. Our ever-expanding portfolio of refining, environmental, petrochemical, specialty and custom catalysts and technologies enables industries to achieve and exceed their operating objectives. Combining expert technical knowledge and vast experience with leading catalytic products and robust technologies, Shell Catalysts & Technologies delivers performance improvement solutions for the most difficult challenges. Our efforts revolve around the unique needs and complexities of our customers to deliver results.