Catalytic Crude-to-Chemicals (CC2C™)

Catalytic Crude-to-Chemicals

CC2C™ is an innovative Crude-to-Chemicals process developed by Aramco, Axens, and Technip Energies. This proven and de-risked technology transforms crude oil into high-value chemicals through a low-cost configuration and seamless integration into existing infrastructure compared to traditional market options, delivering significantly higher yields.

Transform your Refinery with

CC2C™ Innovation

CC2C™ delivers chemical yields far beyond any other technology on the market. Built on the proven HS-FCC platform with decades of industrial experience, it is a fully validated, and de-risked crude-to-chemicals process, ensuring high performance and operational reliability.

Its flexible configuration can be tailored to maximize olefins, aromatics, or any combination. Designed for seamless integration into existing refinery infrastructure, CC2C™ reduces CAPEX while supporting compatibility with circular and renewable feedstocks, low-carbon and carbon capture options, making it a breakthrough solution for modern refiners seeking advanced crude-to-chemicals conversion as market demands evolve.

2019

Joint Development and Collaboration Agreement (JDCA) between Aramco/Axens/Technip Energies to accelerate the development and commercialization of the CC2C™ technology

>75%

Over 75% of crude feed converted into petrochemicals in CC2C™-based complexes

2 dedicated downers for cracking efficiency maximization

Why Choose CC2C™ for Crude-to-Chemicals Conversion

Leveraging Industrial Experience

CC2C™ builds on the commercial success of HSFCC™, offering a low-risk solution backed by real-world operations.

De-risked Technology Platform

Validated through CFD simulations, cold flow modeling, and pilot plant trials for reliable performance.

Enhancing Flexibility

Dual downer reactors allow switching between fuel and chemical modes based on market needs.

Reducing Capital Intensity

Integrated with conventional units, CC2C™ achieves high conversion with fewer assets and lower CAPEX, especially in brownfield scenarios.

Future-Ready Platform

Compatible with low-carbon feedstocks and technologies, including co-processing and carbon capture solutions.

Catalytic Crude-to-Chemicals Conversion Pathway

Catalytic Crude-to-Chemicals (CC2C™)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CC2C™ and how does it differ from conventional refining technologies?

CC2C™ is a catalytic crude-to-chemicals process that converts whole crude oil directly into petrochemicals, bypassing traditional distillation and reducing complexity.

Oil Refining

What makes CC2C™ a low-risk solution for refiners?

The technology builds on the industrial success of HSFCC™ and has been extensively de-risked through pilot plant trials, cold flow modeling, and advanced CFD simulations.

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Oil Refining

Can CC2C™ be integrated into existing refinery infrastructure?

Yes, CC2C™ is highly compatible with brownfield deployments. Beyond reducing CAPEX through reuse of existing assets, it also enables upgrading low-value refinery streams into high-value petrochemicals, enhancing overall site efficiency.

Oil Refining

How does CC2C™ support future sustainability goals?

The platform is future-ready—compatible with low-carbon and circular feedstocks (biomass derivatives and circular pyrolysis oils), and designed to facilitate carbon capture on concentrated CO₂ emissions.

Oil Refining

What are the strategic configuration options for CC2C™ complexes?

Two main pathways are available: Olefins maximization (focused on ethylene/propylene) and Aromatics maximization (enhancing BTX recovery), allowing refiners to adapt to market needs.

This is another milestone in the company’s effort to develop groundbreaking technology that maximizes the value of each barrel of crude oil.

Amin H. Nasser

Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Aramco

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