UOP

UOP, formerly known as Universal Oil Products, is a Honeywell company that provides process technology, catalysts, adsorbents, equipment, and consulting services to the petroleum refining, petrochemical, and gas processing industries. Founded in 1914, UOP has played a significant role in developing and licensing many of the processes that are fundamental to modern fuel production and chemical manufacturing.

The company's innovations have been crucial in areas such as catalytic cracking, reforming, alkylation, and isomerization, enabling refiners to produce higher octane gasoline and other valuable products from crude oil. UOP's technologies are used in over 80 countries worldwide. Beyond traditional fuels, UOP has also been active in developing technologies for renewable fuels, such as those derived from vegetable oils and animal fats, and for the production of advanced chemicals and plastics. Their research and development efforts continue to focus on improving efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and developing new solutions for the evolving energy and chemical sectors.