February 2026
Bahrain
Middle East Catalyst Technology ConferenceFebruary 2026
Optimising Catalyst Performance in Refining & Petrochemical Processes
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Optimising Catalyst Performance in Refining & Petrochemical Processes
ME-CAT is the Middle East’s only technical platform fully dedicated to refining and petrochemical catalyst technologies. Held directly after BBTC MENA, ME-CAT 2026 focuses on boosting operational performance, decarbonisation, and process reliability through innovative catalyst design, application, and lifecycle strategies.
This highly targeted conference brings together R&D specialists, operations leaders, licensors, and catalyst providers to share best practices and advancements in hydrogenation, FCC, hydroprocessing, and reforming units. With sessions on circular catalyst economy, process intensification, and emissions reduction, ME-CAT 2026 is where catalytic science meets operational strategy.
Hosted once again in Bahrain — the region’s hub for downstream innovation.Key Topics
Catalyst Performance Optimization
Increasing activity, selectivity, and lifecycle stability
Reducing coke formation and fouling
Circular Catalyst Economy
Regeneration, reuse, and recycling of spent catalysts
Metal recovery and safe disposal practices
Catalyst Monitoring & Handling Systems
Advanced diagnostics and performance tracking tools
Loading/unloading efficiency and safety improvements
Decarbonisation & Sustainability Alignment
Catalysts enabling lower-temperature or lower-pressure operations
Solutions for reduced hydrogen consumption and GHG footprint
R&D, Licensing, and Collaboration Models
Trends in catalyst R&D pipelines
Licensing strategies and supplier-partner relationships
RFCC
Digitalisation in catalyst management
AI and digital twins for catalyst performance prediction
Data-driven lifecycle management tools
Process-Specific Petrochemical Catalyst Innovation
Tailored catalysts for selective olefin and BTX (benzene, toluene, xylene) production
Enhanced stability and selectivity in steam cracking, alkylation, and isomerization processes
Integration of catalyst advances in hybrid refinery-petrochemical complexes
Catalyst Developments for Chemicals & Petrochemicals
On-purpose propylene production via metathesis, MTO, and enhanced FCC catalysts
Aromatics and xylene production through optimized reforming and transalkylation catalysts
Catalyst design for high-yield, low-energy routes to base and intermediate petrochemicals
Join our Esteemed Speaker Panel
We are calling for abstracts in the following areas:
- Catalyst Performance Optimization
- Circular Catalyst Economy
- Catalyst Monitoring & Handling Systems
- Decarbonisation & Sustainability Alignment
- R&D, Licensing, and Collaboration Models
- RFCC
- Process-Specific Petrochemical Catalyst Innovation
- Catalyst Developments for Chemicals & Petrochemicals
Case studies and practical examples of technology application and implementation will be favoured!
Testimonials
An excellent conference: providing opportunities to network with catalyst manufacturers, licensors, co-operators, catalyst/spent catalyst and handling organisations.
ADNOC REFINING
A great variety of topics that suits various levels of experience.
BAPCO ENERGIES
Great event, quality subjects and attendees.
CRYSTAPHASE
Excellent presentations and amazing networking opportunities.
SAUDI ARAMCO
ME-CAT is the leading event focusing on catalyst for refinery and petrochemicals in the Middle East.
ADNOC REFINING
Contact the Organisers
+971 (0)4 421 46 42 events@europetro-me.com