Chevron Lummus Global

What Chevron Lummus Global does

Chevron Lummus Global (CLG) is a 50-50 joint venture between Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Lummus Technology, established in 2001 and headquartered in Richmond, California, with a Houston media/commercial presence. The company is a process technology licensor for refining hydroprocessing and a global catalyst system supplier, serving petroleum refiners, lubricants/base oil producers, renewable fuel developers, and petrochemical producers across more than 70 countries.

CLG's technology portfolio covers the full hydroprocessing spectrum: clean fuels (ISOCRACKING, ISOTREATING), premium base oils (all-hydroprocessing route combining ISOCRACKING, ISODEWAXING, ISOFINISHING), bottom-of-the-barrel upgrading (LC-FINING, LC-MAX, LC-SLURRY, RDS/VRDS, delayed coking, solvent deasphalting), renewable fuels (ISOTERRA for SAF/renewable diesel, Biofuels ISOCONVERSION for waste feedstocks), crude-to-chemicals (TC2C, co-developed with Saudi Aramco and Lummus), Fischer-Tropsch liquids upgrading, and proprietary reactor internals (ISOMIX-e). Underlying assets include 3,000+ patents, 100+ commercialized technologies, and an AI-enabled digital layer (LC-MAX Digital Suite on Lummus Digital's mcube platform). Post the November 2025 ART restructuring with W.R. Grace, CLG exclusively develops and supplies hydrocracking, lubes hydroprocessing, and EnHance isomerization catalysts.

The business operates a long-cycle enterprise B2B model: licensing fees, basic engineering design packages, proprietary catalyst supply with reload services, proprietary equipment supply (e.g., ISOMIX-e), and ongoing technical services. Pricing is negotiated per project; engagements are executive-led and span years from pilot testing through commissioning, supplemented by joint development with NOCs and IOCs (Saudi Aramco, Eni, Neste, ARA) and operator training programs (e.g., the LC-FINING Center of Excellence with Bapco).

Name

Chevron Lummus Global

Legal name

Chevron Lummus Global LLC

Website

https://chevronlummus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Chevron Lummus Global is a 50-50 joint venture between Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Lummus Technology licensing proprietary hydroprocessing technologies and supplying catalyst systems to refiners, base oil producers, renewable fuel developers, and petrochemical producers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydroprocessing Technology Licensing

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Refinery Process Technology Licensing & Engineering (Process Design, Revamps) (EUALAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conversion Refineries (FCC/Hydrocracking/Coking) (EUALAGAB), Oilfield & Refining Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAI)

Keywords

• Hydroprocessing technology licensing
• Refining catalyst supply
• Renewable fuel technology
• Premium base oil processing
• Bottom of the barrel upgrading

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Technology Licensing: CLG licenses its hydroprocessing technologies (ISOCRACKING, ISOTERRA, LC-FINING, LC-MAX, LC-SLURRY, ISODEWAXING, ISOFINISHING, RDS/VRDS, coking, solvent deasphalting) to refiners and petrochemical producers globally. Licensing typically includes basic engineering design packages, process and design packages, and technology transfer.
2. Proprietary Catalyst Supply: CLG develops, sells, and delivers technical support for hydroprocessing catalyst applications including hydrocracking, lube dewaxing/hydrofinishing, EnHance isomerization portfolio for renewables, and distillate/residuum hydrotreating catalysts via the ART joint venture.
3. Engineering and Technical Services: CLG provides complete engineering services from conceptual studies to full engineering design packages, pilot plant studies, startup and debottlenecking assistance, operator training, on-site technical support, catalyst regeneration and disposal consultation, and revamp/optimization services.
4. Proprietary Equipment Supply: CLG supplies proprietary reactor internals (ISOMIX-e) and other specialized equipment as part of its technology licensing and project execution scope.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chevron Lummus Global licenses hydroprocessing process technologies and supplies proprietary catalysts and reactor internals to petroleum refineries, petrochemical producers, and renewable fuels developers worldwide. Its portfolio covers clean fuels hydrocracking and hydrotreating, premium base oil production, bottom-of-the-barrel residue upgrading, and renewable/SAF pathways. CLG also delivers complete engineering services from conceptual studies through startup, plus proprietary equipment (ISOMIX-e reactor internals) and AI-enabled digital monitoring through the mcube platform.

Product overview

Chevron Lummus Global (CLG) is a joint venture between Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Lummus Technology, offering a comprehensive portfolio of refining hydroprocessing technologies, catalysts, and engineering services. The product portfolio centers on three core technology categories: (1) Clean Fuels technologies including ISOCRACKING and ISOTREATING for producing high-quality transportation fuels; (2) Premium Base Oils technologies featuring the three-step All-Hydroprocessing route with ISOCRACKING, ISODEWAXING, and ISOFINISHING for superior-quality Group II/III base oils; (3) Bottom of the Barrel Upgrading solutions including LC-FINING, LC-MAX, LC-SLURRY, RDS/VRDS, Delayed Coking, and Solvent Deasphalting for residue conversion. Renewable Fuels capabilities include ISOTERRA for SAF and renewable diesel, and Biofuels ISOCONVERSION for waste feedstock conversion. Supporting offerings include proprietary Reactor Internals (ISOMIX-e), complete catalyst systems, and the LC-MAX Digital Suite with AI-powered optimization through the mcube platform. CLG provides end-to-end solutions from technology licensing and engineering design to catalyst supply and technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISOCRACKING

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% vacuum residue conversion achieved at HPCL Visakh Refinery using LC-MAX technology with AI optimization
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature14 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• W. R. Grace & Co.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2025As part of Grace's full acquisition of Chevron's stake in Advanced Refining Technologies (ART), the ART catalyst portfolio was divided between CLG and Grace. CLG exclusively develops, sells, and supports catalyst applications for hydrocracking, lubes hydroprocessing, and the EnHance isomerization portfolio. ART handles fixed bed resid, ebullating bed resid, distillate hydrotreating, and EnRich renewables portfolio. Grace and Chevron launched the ART joint venture in 2001.
• Applied Research Associates (ARA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLG and ARA jointly developed the Biofuels ISOCONVERSION technology, combining CLG's hydroprocessing expertise with ARA's patented Catalytic Hydrothermolysis process. The technology converts low-cost, contaminated waste feedstocks (yellow grease, brown grease, used cooking oil) into 100% drop-in renewable fuels. Multiple commercial deployments including Euglena (Japan), UrbanX (California), and ReadiFuels-Iowa.
• NestecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLG and Neste, the world's leading SAF and renewable diesel producer, are advancing technology development for converting lignocellulosic biomass and waste into high-quality renewable fuels. Proof of concept was successfully demonstrated at CLG's R&D facility in the U.S. The partnership combines CLG's hydroprocessing expertise with Neste's global leadership in renewable fuels production. Neste aims to reach 6.8 million tons annual renewable fuels capacity by 2027.
• EnicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLG and Eni entered a Joint Cooperation and Licensing Agreement for a complete suite of residue hydrocracking technologies including Eni's EST (Eni Slurry Technology) alongside CLG's LC-FINING, LC-MAX, LC-SLURRY, and LC-LSFO technologies. Both parties will leverage complementary R&D facilities (Italy and U.S.) to develop next-generation processes and catalysts for complete residue conversion and alternative feedstocks including plastic waste.
• Saudi Aramco Technologies CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLG and Saudi Aramco signed a Joint Collaboration and License Agreement to co-develop and license Saudi Aramco's Heavy Oil Processing Initiative (HOPI+) technology as LC-HOPI+ using CLG's LC-FINING platform. The initiative aims to achieve higher vacuum residue conversion while minimizing CAPEX and OPEX. Additionally, both parties co-developed the TC2C crude-to-chemicals technology with Lummus Technology, deployed commercially at S-Oil's Shaheen Project in South Korea.
• Lummus Green CirclemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLG and Lummus Green Circle (a subsidiary of Lummus Technology) integrated multiple technologies for circular economy applications, combining Lummus New Hope Energy plastic pyrolysis technology, CLG's ISOCONVERSION technology, and Lummus' steam cracking technology. This enables operators to produce steam cracker products from hydroprocessed mixed-waste plastic pyrolysis oil at scale.
• Neste Engineering SolutionssupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCLG and Neste Engineering Solutions signed a collaboration agreement covering NAPCON operator training simulators for all CLG residue hydrocracking technologies (LC-FINING, LC-MAX, LC-SLURRY). The partnership provides complete operator training solutions using dynamic process models matching actual plant operations for design verification, startup/shutdown practice, and operational scenario training.
• TAQAT Development CompanymajorTechnology or IntegrationCLG was awarded a contract by TAQAT Development Company to provide pilot plant testing, licensing, basic design, and engineering/operations support for a 75,000 TPA needle coke/synthetic graphite complex in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia. Feedstock will be supplied by Petro Rabigh. CLG's two-step coking process converts feedstock streams into high-quality needle coke and synthetic graphite, reducing environmental impact by repurposing lower-value streams.
• Bapco RefiningsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCLG and Bapco Refining jointly manage the LC-FINING Center of Excellence located at Bapco Refining's Training & Development Department in Awali, Kingdom of Bahrain. The Center provides LC-FINING operator training using dynamic simulators and interactive plant operation scenarios. CLG and Bapco subject matter experts deliver training programs to global licensees (e.g., Slovnaft).
• Lummus Novolen TechnologymajorTechnology or IntegrationLummus Technology and CLG collaborated on multiple technology awards for North Huajin Refining and Petrochemical Co., Ltd. in Liaoning Province, China. CLG provided VRDS technology license plus proprietary reactor internals and catalysts, while Lummus provided Novolen polypropylene technology. This multi-technology collaboration enabled integrated refinery and petrochemical complex development.
• HPCL (Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited)coreTechnology or IntegrationCLG and HPCL have an ongoing multi-project relationship. CLG developed and patented India's first LC-MAX residue conversion unit at HPCL's Visakh Refinery with integrated AI-led intelligence (LC-MAX Digital Suite). CLG was also awarded a new licensing contract for a 550 KTPA grassroots integrated hydrocracker and catalytic dewaxing unit at HPCL's Mumbai Refinery for Gr. II+ and Gr. III premium base oils.
• PetrobrasmajorTechnology or IntegrationCLG was selected by Petrobras for a 12,580 BPD hydroisodewaxing (HIDW) unit at the GasLub Hub lubricant plant in Itaborai, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. CLG's scope includes technology license, basic design engineering, and research unit testing services. The unit will produce API Group II/II+ lubricating base oil grades for the first time in Brazil and South America, supporting Petrobras' strategy to reduce dependence on imported base oils.
• Hongrun PetrochemicalcoreTechnology or IntegrationCLG and Hongrun Petrochemical (Weifang) Co., Ltd. successfully commissioned the world's largest all-hydroprocessing white oil unit in Weifang, Shandong Province, China. The plant utilizes CLG's ISODEWAXING and ISOFINISHING technologies, consisting of a 500,000 MTPA API Group III lubricating base oil unit and a 200,000 MTPA food-grade white oil unit.
• INA GroupmajorTechnology or IntegrationCLG and INA Group successfully conducted a commercial test co-processing biogenic feedstocks at INA's Rijeka Refinery in Croatia, marking the refinery's first-ever production of SAF and hydrotreated vegetable oil renewable diesel. Testing involved co-processing 1,000 tonnes of 5% palm oil mill effluent feedstock, certified by Bureau Veritas under ISCC standards. INA plans continuous SAF market supply by 2029.
• Shandong Yulong Petrochemical Co., Ltd.majorTechnology or IntegrationShandong Yulong Petrochemical selected Eni Slurry Technology (licensed via CLG) for a 3.0 MMTA slurry residue hydrocracking unit in Shandong Province, China. The project will produce naphtha, diesel and vacuum gas oil, and is one of the largest slurry hydrocracking units in the world. Project scope includes technology license, engineering, proprietary reactor internals and catalyst supply.
• S-OilcoreTechnology or IntegrationS-Oil confirmed final investment decision on the Shaheen Project deploying TC2C crude-to-chemicals technology developed jointly by Saudi Aramco, Lummus Technology, and CLG. Upon completion, the plant will have up to 3.2 million tons/year petrochemical production capacity, producing ethylene, propylene, butadiene and other basic chemicals. Saudi Aramco is the majority shareholder of S-Oil.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lummus Technology: Lummus Technology is the parent JV partner of CLG and a leading global licensor of process technologies for refining, petrochemicals, and gas processing. While CLG is a JV of Lummus, Lummus independently licenses overlapping refining and petrochemical technologies (e.g., Novolen PP, steam cracking), making it both parent and adjacent competitor.
• Shell Catalysts & Technologies: Shell Catalysts & Technologies licenses refining and petrochemical process technologies developed by Shell. It is a broad incumbent offering competing hydroprocessing and residue upgrading technologies, leveraging Shell's super-major operating expertise similar to how CLG leverages Chevron's.
• W. R. Grace & Co. Grace is a specialty catalyst and silica products company that acquired Chevron's stake in the ART JV in 2025, taking over distillate hydrotreating, fixed-bed and ebullating-bed resid catalysts, and EnRich renewables. It is both a former JV partner and an adjacent competitor in hydroprocessing catalysts.
• ExxonMobil Catalysts and Licensing: ExxonMobil's catalyst and licensing arm offers refining process technologies globally. It is a broad incumbent peer that competes with CLG in hydroprocessing and residue upgrading, backed by ExxonMobil's integrated super-major refining operations.

Others

• Johnson Matthey: Johnson Matthey is a specialty chemicals and catalyst company with refining and petrochemical catalyst offerings. It is an adjacent, enabling peer supplying technologies that compete with parts of CLG's catalyst portfolio, particularly in hydroprocessing and emissions control.
• Albemarle Corporation: Albemarle is a global specialty chemicals company with a catalysts business serving refining and petrochemical customers. It is an adjacent peer in hydroprocessing and FCC catalysts, overlapping with CLG's catalyst supply operations but with a much broader specialty chemicals portfolio.
• BASF (Catalysts Division): BASF's Catalysts division supplies refining and petrochemical catalysts globally. As one of the largest chemical companies, BASF is an adjacent competitor in hydroprocessing catalysts and process chemicals, supplying similar customers to CLG with a broader chemicals portfolio.

Direct peers

• Axens: Axens is a leading provider of hydroprocessing and refining process technologies, catalysts, and equipment. It is the most direct competitor to CLG in residue upgrading, hydrocracking, and base oil technologies, licensing similar technology packages to global refiners.
• Honeywell UOP: Honeywell UOP is one of the largest process technology licensors for refining, petrochemicals, and gas processing. It competes head-to-head with CLG across hydrocracking, hydrotreating, and base oil technologies, and is a major licensor to global NOCs and integrated oil companies.
• Topsoe: Topsoe is a global leader in hydroprocessing catalysts and process technology licensing for refining and petrochemicals. It directly competes with CLG in hydrocracking, hydrotreating, and renewable fuels technologies, serving the same global refiner customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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