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SINOPEC RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PETROLEUM PROCESSING CO., LTD.

SINOPEC RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PETROLEUM PROCESSING CO., LTD. shows a strong and growing focus on core refining technologies, with Catalysts & Reactors representing 57.8% of its portfolio and experiencing a 71.4% YoY growth in 2025, and Petroleum / Hydrocarbon Refining making up 40.0% with a 150.0% YoY growth in 2025. Surprisingly, despite these strong growths, patent filings in both categories have seen significant declines so far in 2026 (Catalysts & Reactors -50.0% and Petroleum / Hydrocarbon Refining -70.0%), while emerging areas like Batteries & Fuel Cells and Electrolysis & Electrochemistry, which saw 3 patents each in 2025, have seen a complete cessation of filings so far in 2026, indicating a potential shift in short-term priorities or a delay in filings for the current partial year.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

45 US filings (since 2023) · 11 categories · 16 themes

Catalytic Cracking & Regeneration

Processes and reactor designs for breaking down heavier hydrocarbon feedstocks into lighter, more valuable products using catalysts, including methods for regenerating spent catalysts through coke burning or other means.

Petroleum / Hydrocarbon Refining
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22since 2023
+50.0%YoY
Hydrogen Production Catalysis

Catalytic processes and novel catalyst materials designed to efficiently produce hydrogen gas from various feedstocks, including hydrocarbons (e.g., methane, natural gas) and ammonia.

Electrolysis & Electrochemistry
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20since 2023
+71.4%YoY
Novel Catalyst Materials

Development and synthesis of catalysts with unique compositions or structures, such as medium entropy alloys, metal foam-supported catalysts, layered catalytic articles, or high-entropy oxides, to enhance activity, selectivity, or stability in chemical reactions.

Catalysts & Reactors
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14since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Hydroprocessing & Desulfurization

Chemical processes that utilize hydrogen to remove impurities like sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen from hydrocarbon feedstocks, or to saturate aromatic compounds, often employing specific catalysts and process conditions.

Petroleum / Hydrocarbon Refining
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10since 2023
0.0%YoY
Advanced Adsorbent & Separation Media

Development of materials with tailored porosity, surface chemistry, or structure, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), zeolites, or superficially porous particles, for selective adsorption, ion exchange, or chromatographic separations.

Catalysts & ReactorsSeparation Processes (Filtration, Distillation)
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9since 2023
+100.0%YoY
CO2 Electroreduction Catalysts

Development of catalytic materials and membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) specifically designed for the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) or carbon monoxide (COx) into valuable chemicals or fuels.

Electrolysis & Electrochemistry
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8since 2023
+600.0%YoY
Waste Plastic Pyrolysis & Upgrading

Technologies focused on converting waste plastics, residual polymers, or aromatic waste streams into valuable hydrocarbon liquids, gases, or chemical feedstocks through thermal or catalytic pyrolysis, followed by upgrading and separation processes.

Petroleum / Hydrocarbon Refining
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7since 2023
+50.0%YoY
Industrial Organic Synthesis

Methods and apparatus for the efficient and selective production of organic compounds, including amines, acids, and esters, often involving catalytic or continuous processes and purification steps.

Acyclic / Carbocyclic Compounds
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4since 2023
new
Sustainable Fuel & Hydrogen Production

Systems and methods for producing fuels, such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), or hydrogen with a reduced carbon intensity, often leveraging alternative feedstocks, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, or integrated energy recovery.

Petroleum / Hydrocarbon Refining
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3since 2023
new
Chemical Synthesis of Drug Intermediates

Processes and methodologies for the efficient and scalable preparation of complex heterocyclic compounds and their precursors, including specific reaction conditions, purification techniques, and intermediate compounds.

Heterocyclic Compounds (Pharma)
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3since 2023
new
Electrolyzer Durability & Control

Methods and systems for enhancing the operational lifespan, stability, and performance management of electrolyzers, including strategies for preventing degradation, restoring activity, and regulating operating conditions.

Electrolysis & Electrochemistry
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2since 2023
new
Gas Stream Purification

Technologies and systems for removing unwanted components or separating desired gases from a mixed gas stream, including adsorption, absorption, and membrane-based methods.

Separation Processes (Filtration, Distillation)
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2since 2023
0.0%YoY
Emerging Contaminant Removal

Specific techniques and materials developed to remove persistent or difficult-to-treat pollutants from water, such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), micropollutants, or specific industrial chemicals.

Catalysts & Reactors
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1since 2023
new
Carbon Dioxide Capture & Conversion

Technologies and materials for capturing carbon dioxide from gas streams and subsequently converting it into valuable chemical products or materials, rather than simply storing it.

Catalysts & Reactors
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1since 2023
new
Electrochemical Chemical Synthesis

Utilization of electrochemical processes to synthesize a variety of chemical products, materials, or to treat waste streams, by selectively promoting redox reactions of specific feedstocks beyond hydrogen or CO2 reduction.

Electrolysis & Electrochemistry
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1since 2023
new
Sustainable Polymer Materials

Development and application of polymer compositions designed for reprocessability, recyclability, or incorporating sustainable additives, often featuring reversible bonds or bio-based components.

Polymer Synthesis (Polycondensation)
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1since 2023
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