Integrated Atomic Hydrogen Process
MTF’s patented REEC technology uses water and a proprietary catalyst to transfer hydrogen to complex hydrocarbon feedstocks under atmospheric pressure, converting them into higher-value upgraded hydrocarbon streams.
Operates at or near atmospheric pressure for a safer, simpler system.
Effective upgrading at moderate temperatures.
Rapid conversion in seconds to minutes.
Generates and transfers hydrogen from water directly in the reaction.
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
A continuous catalytic process that upgrades heavy hydrocarbons through a series of integrated steps.
Condition and prepare heavy feedstock.
See how MTF’s catalytic process works — from feed to upgraded products.
A DIFFERENT APPROACH
✕ Requires separate hydrogen production (e.g., SMR).
✕ Needs specialized high-pressure storage and handling.
✕ Involves complex plant design and integration.
✕ Higher capital, higher operating complexity.
✓ In-situ hydrogen transfer from water (no separate SMR).
✓ Integrated, simpler process at atmospheric pressure.
✓ Compact and modular system design.
✓ Lower integration complexity and faster deployment.
A practical, scalable approach with real-world operating experience and a track record of safe, reliable performance.
| Property | VTAE | Product |
|---|---|---|
| API Gravity | 16.5 | 42.9 |
| Viscosity @100C | 698 cSt | 2.0 cSt |
| Pour point | 60 F | -20 F |
| Conradson carbon | 11.0 %wt | 0.5 %wt |
| Ash content | 5.3 %wt | <0.01 %wt |
| Property | Facility VGO | MTF VGO | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viscosity @40°C (cSt) | 21.13 | 19.15 | 20–21 |
| Viscosity @100°C (cSt) | 4.42 | 4.17 | Report |
| Viscosity Index | 121 | 122 | ≥120 |
| CCS @ -25°C (cP) | 1,066 | 867 | ~1,000 |
| Sulfur (ppm) | 247 | 1,190 | — |
| Silicon (ppm) | 14.7 | 55 | — |
| Chlorine | <200 ppm | <200 ppm | <200 |
✓ Converts low-value VTAE into hydrotreater-feed specs.
✓ MTF VGO blend meets hydrotreater feed specs.
✓ Supports increased Group III base oil production.
✓ Demonstrates compelling economics for VTAE conversion.
VTAE volume
VGO production
(-45% yield)
Group III base oil output
(-95% of VGO)
IRR (modeled)
(-$10.42M project cost)
A DIFFERENT APPROACH
Convert lower-value refinery residuals such as VTAE into in to a base oil per-cursor VGO.
(Refinery Byproduct)
Catalytic Processing
(Vacuum Gas Oil)
(IBP – 400°F)
(increasing ~10x value to the VTAE stream)
Backed by decades of development and real-world operating experience.
REEC Founded
Patents Registered Worldwide
Commercial Operation
