Optimizing Plant Operations

Optimizing Plant Operations: Boost Efficiency and Maximize Profitability

Plant and process optimization is an intricate challenge, requiring a careful balance of priorities. Processing and manufacturing industries must also improve plant reliability, safety, environmental performance and energy costs.

Each process plant has unique conditions—determined by age, location and product requirements.

At The Catalyst Group Consulting (TCGC), we go beyond providing data. We specialize in transforming raw information into technology-driven, strategic plans.</p>
<p>TCGC’s innovative solutions impact market growth, new product developments, and the latest business ventures. We have expertise in catalysis, fine chemicals, plastics, clean energy, pharmaceuticals, hydrogen, and process industries.
Vision, Intelligence, Impact

Why Choose TCGC?

The Catalyst Group Consulting (TCGC) is not your typical consulting organization. Our consultants offer extensive expertise in refining, chemicals and thermoplastics.

Here’s what sets us apart:

Unbiased Advice: While we do benchmark products by different catalyst producers and processes from different licensors, TCG provides independent evaluations and conclusions to clients about their best options.

Tailored Optimization: Every plant has unique challenges. Our strategies are customized to the client’s safety, reliability and profitability needs.

Proven Expertise: For over 40 years, TCGC served leading catalyst companies, licensors, refining and chemical firms globally. Our consultants are former experts from CLG, ExxonMobil, Honeywell/UOP, IFP/Axens, Mitsubishi, Shell and other renowned companies with unmatched operations expertise.

Their real-world experiences and knowledge achieve operations improvements, yield significant profitability and meet sustainability goals.

Expertise in Optimizing Industrial and Catalytic Processes

TCGC consultants bring in-depth knowledge and experience to each project. Our teams specialize in applying innovative techniques and developing cost-effective, practical solutions. Critical evaluation areas are:

Pinch-point analysis for energy optimization.

Maximizing catalyst stability, service life and regeneration cycles.

Reducing by-products and waste generation.
Developing and implementing circularity and sustainability programs.
Improving Plant Safety

Areas of Focus

With a deep understanding of catalytic processes, our team provides actionable solutions tailored to specific operational needs.

Key Optimization Goals Are:

Improving operations safety.
Upgrading process and plant efficiency.

Enhancing plant reliability and minimizing downtime.

Supporting waste reduction and circularity initiatives.
These efforts ensure measurable improvements.
Improving Plant Safety

Support Across Multiple Processes

TCGC specializes in troubleshooting, revamping and optimizing a wide range of industrial processes, including:

Refining Processes: Fluid catalytic cracking, hydroprocessing, hydrocracking, reforming, isomerization, Claus, dewaxing and related operations.

Chemical Processes: Syngas, methanol, ammonia, hydrogen production and alternative processes, such as dehydrogenation.

Thermal Cracking & Olefins Production: Polyolefins, PET, rubbers and other olefins-based products.

Fine Chemicals: Revamp and upgrade intermediate batch operations.

These efforts ensure measurable improvements.
Improving Plant Safety

Methodology and Independence

Rooted in decades of real-world knowledge, TCGC’s solutions provide independent, customized optimization plans. Our consultants, many from Fortune 100 companies known for their operational excellence, are experienced plant operators.

We understand optimization procedures and troubleshooting guidelines, offering in-house training programs or on-site assessments to best support our clients.

Our strategies are not influenced by collaborations with catalyst producers or licensors. They are tailored to meet client-specific operational reliability, safety, efficiency, environmental and profitability needs.

Our clients trust TCGC to deliver results that are aligned with their business objectives and will optimize sustainable performance.

We manage everything from investment planning to manufacturing strategies, ensuring seamless execution at every stage. Partnering with TCG, clients have the tools to bridge the gap between innovation and execution in today’s global market.

Commitment to Client Success

We value trust and transparency in all business relationships. TCG offers clients direct access to references from key industry leaders and professionals who have worked with us. Contact Us to schedule a consultation with an industry leader who can share their firsthand experiences working with our team.

Ready to Optimize Your Strategy?

At TCGC, we’re more than consultants—we’re partners. Let’s explore new opportunities to enhance your plant operations together.