Refinery Isomerization Unit Market Analysis, Industry Outlook, Growth and Forecast 2027

Isomerization is an advanced recycling process, wherein the isomerization unit converts light naphtha into a higher-value gasoline. End products of this process are sulfur, aromatics, benzene precursors, and olefins.
Light naphtha that contains C5s and C6s is mixed with a small amount of hydrogen at 93°c to 204°c. It is passed into a reactor vessel containing platinum catalyst. This process rearranges the straight chains to branched isomers.
Various companies are investing in upgrade of refinery, petrochemical plants, and gas processing plants by installing isomerization units due to the rise in demand for clean burning fuel. This is providing opportunities for the market.

Rapid globalization and industrialization is key driver of the global refinery isomerization unit market. Of late, demand for oil and gas has been rising significantly across the globe. This has resulted in upgrade of the existing infrastructure of refineries. This rise in demand for fuel is one of the major drivers of the global refinery isomerization unit market.
Stringent government rules and regulations about the emission of sulfur content is another factor driving the refinery isomerization unit market. Refinery isomerization units recycle low naphtha and convert it into high value fuel, which is free of sulfur, aromatics, and benzene-like pollutants. Thus, there has been a rise in investment for clean fuel. This is expected to drive the refinery isomerization unit market in the near future.
Rise in awareness about renewable energy is a key restraint of the global refinery isomerization unit market in oil & gas industry. Global awareness about renewable energy has increased substantially over the last few years. This is expected to be one of the key restraining factors of the refinery isomerization unit market during the forecast period.

Based on region, the global market can be classified into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
North America dominated the global refinery isomerization unit market in 2018. This trend is projected to continue during the forecast period due to the increase in capacity of oil and gas production and presence of large numbers of private oil companies in the region.
Middle East & Africa is a major oil producing region in the world. Offshore developments and discoveries of new oil and gas fields in countries such as Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia are anticipated to dominate the refinery isomerization unit market in the Middle East during the forecast period.
Asia Pacific is key region of the global refinery isomerization unit market, due to rapid industrialization, rise in standard of living, and GDP growth rate
The market in Latin America and Europe is estimated to expand at a considerable pace during the forecast period. Advancement in the automobile industry and rise in demand for clean fuel in these regions are anticipated to drive the market during the forecast period.

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Key Developments

In July 2019, Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company awarded Honeywell International Inc a contract to expand the Al-Zour refinery. According to the contract, Honeywell International Inc. will revise the configuration and capacity of the refinery’s gasoline production facilities to produce clean burning fuels.
In April 2019, HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL), a joint venture company of HPCL and the Government of Rajasthan, India, selected Axens to supply several technologies for 9 MTPA integrated refinery and petrochemical complex to be set in Pachpadra Tehsil of Barmer District of Rajasthan. According to the agreement, Axens will provide C5-C6 isomerization unit, naphtha hydrotreating unit (NHT), semi-regenerative reformer, and other technologies.

Key Players Operating in the Market