LONDON,
May 14,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Matthey (JM), a global
leader in sustainable technologies, announces the opening of its
new offices in Riyadh,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
This expansion underscores JM's dedication to the region and aligns
with its strategic initiatives to enhance local support and
collaboration within the region.
Maurits van Tol, Chief Executive, Catalyst
Technologies at Johnson Matthey, marked this significant milestone
at the Great Futures Festival in Riyadh, where he was part of an esteemed panel
of experts discussing 'Powering a Greener Future.' During his
presentation, Maurits spoke about the versatility of JM's
technologies, which can utilize various feedstocks to produce a
broad spectrum of chemical building blocks and fuels. This
feedstock-agnostic approach is pivotal for industries seeking
flexible and sustainable solutions. He highlighted how JM's
technologies, including its innovative Fischer-Tropsch process
(FT CANS™), co-developed with bp, and LCH™ technology
for low-carbon hydrogen production, are integral to advancing
sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other low-carbon solutions.
Maurits stated, "JM technologies will support KSA
as it seeks to diversify its energy sources and reach its
sustainability goals. We can and will help it make its vision to
lead the world in making a Circular Carbon Economy a reality."
Strategic Importance of KSA to Johnson
Matthey
The establishment of the Riyadh office is a strategic move by JM to
deepen its ties with the region. For over 35 years, JM has been
optimizing petrochemical operations across the region, enhancing
technology performance through catalysts and licensing innovative
technologies for the efficient production of chemicals and
fuels.
Maurits said, "JM already has a strong commitment
in supporting the KSA in reaching its decarbonization targets
through proactive collaboration on R&D projects with local
partners and universities. Our new office in Riyadh shows a deepening of this commitment
and intend to do more. By localizing support and providing
advanced, scalable technology, we can support the Kingdom in
leading the way in tackling energy and climate challenges, meeting
its Vision 2030 goals, and, ultimately, its desire to reach 'Net
Zero' by 2060."
Johnson Matthey is a global leader in
sustainable technologies. For over 200 years, we've used advanced
metals chemistry to tackle the world's biggest challenges.
Many of the world's leading energy, chemicals and
automotive companies depend on our technology and expertise to
decarbonise, reduce harmful emissions and improve their
sustainability.
And now, as the world faces the challenges of
climate change, energy supply, and resource scarcity, we're
actively providing solutions for our customers. Through inspiring
science and continued innovation, we're catalysing the net zero
transition for millions of people every day.
For more information visit www.matthey.com
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