IFP Energies nouvelles creates companies or acquires stake-holdings in existing companies representing ideal technology transfer links in each of its research fields.
The broad influence and high profile of the companies of the IFP Energies nouvelles group are an illustration of how successful this technology transfer policy is.
Axens : refining and petrochemical technologies and catalysts
In just a few years Axens has become a world player in refining and petrochemical technologies and catalysts. For example, the company markets the Prime-G+TM refining process, which is generally accepted as the benchmark process for clean gasoline production worldwide. This cutting-edge technology illustrates IFP Energies nouvelles's capacity to offer innovative and competitive technological solutions to enable industry to adapt to more stringent international standards designed to protect the environment.
Eurecat : catalyst regeneration and conditioning services
A joint subsidiary of IFP Investissements and the American chemical Group Albemarle, Eurecat is a service provider operating mainly for the refining industry. Today, Eurocat is a world leader in catalyst regeneration and conditioning services.
Heurtey Petrochem : engineering in process furnaces for petrochemicals and hydrogen production
Most recently, IFP Energies nouvelles has taken a 40% stake in the capital of Heurtey Petrochem group, thereby becoming the principal shareholder in one of the biggest suppliers of process furnaces for petrochemicals and hydrogen production. Its expertise extends from feasibility studies to turnkey project execution. This operation is related to IFP Energies nouvelles's strategic commitment to provide innovative solutions in the field of the energies and materials of the future.
Prosernat : engineering in the treatment of natural gas
Prosernat is an engineering company specializing in the treatment of natural gas and one of the leading suppliers of gas dehydration units worldwide. After years of R&D cooperation with IFP Energies nouvelles and Total, Prosernat now sells natural gas sweetening licenses around the globe. Prosernat and IFP Energies nouvelles have recently extended their partnership to include CO2 capture technologies.
Geogreen : engineering and services in transport and geological storage of CO2
In order to be able to offer a comprehensive range of products and services in the field of CO2, IFP Energies nouvelles recently created Geogreen in partnership with Géostock and BRGM. This is the first company to specialize in engineering services dedicated to the transport and geological storage of CO2 . The creation of Geogreen was driven by both a societal commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and an industrial ambition to establish a competitive commercial offer in the CO2 transport and geological storage market.
RSI : process simulation solutions
RSI is a company that is recognized worldwide for its process simulation solutions for the “upstream” oil industry, the LNG supply chain, and the refining and petrochemicals industry. RSI makes a positive contribution to protecting the environment by improving site safety, thanks to better personnel training and optimization of the design of refining units and the production of oil fields.
Beicip-Franlab : consulting and software for the oil & gas industry
On the exploration-production side, IFP Energies nouvelles is involved in developing the activities of Beicip-Franlab, a consultancy company and publisher of geoscientific software for the oil and gas industry operating in more than 100 countries and working with more than 500 oil companies and institutions.
IFP Technologies (Canada) : industrial developments of technologies in exploration-production and environment
IFP Energies nouvelles Technolgies (Canada) aims to apply IFP Energies nouvelles's R&D results on an industrial scale in the areas of Exploration-Production and the Environment.
IFP Training : in the service of continuing professional training
IFP Training, along with IFP School, fulfills IFP Energies nouvelles' statutory training mission. This company has around a hundred teching staff, who train technicians, managers and future leaders in the oil and gas, petrochemical-chemical and automobile industries.
D2T : engineering and testing facilities for powertrain
In the field of powertrains, D2T is a company that specializes in the engineering and marketing of testing facilities for engines and powertrains. An internationally recognized player in the field of test bench automation, it is present in Europe, the United States and Asia. With D2T, IFP Energies nouvelles has a platform for disseminating and transferring technological innovations in the field of clean and economical vehicles.
2010 Activity Report - Part 5: From research to industry
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