Alkylation Services

Nexpera Delivers Next-Level Reliability and Expertise to Alkylation Operations

Our comprehensive expertise optimizes your alkylation processes by providing environmentally responsible sulfur and potassium hydroxide (KOH) management services. We transform sulfur-bearing gases, spent sulfuric acid, and potassium fluoride (KF) streams from complex challenges into strategic advantages — all while ensuring reliable, high quality sulfuric acid and potassium hydroxide supply.

Industry-Leading Capabilities and Coverage

We ensure uninterrupted service with North America’s largest network of regeneration facilities and supply points. Our geographically strategic network of KOH processing facilities and sulfuric acid regeneration plants delivers the reliability modern alkylation operations demand.

Sulfuric Acid Regeneration

Key Sulfuric Acid Regeneration Capabilities

Our sulfuric acid regeneration services convert sulfur-bearing gases and spent acid into high-quality, high-strength sulfuric acid, eliminating disposal costs while providing a consistent and reliable fresh acid supply for your alkylation units. Through our extensive network of facilities and proven expertise, we provide both on-site and off-site regeneration solutions tailored to your specific needs.

Turning Spent Acid into Fresh Opportunity

Complete sulfur management
Converting recovered sulfur from acid gases and regenerating spent acid into high-quality, concentrated sulfuric acid for use within the refinery or for commercial sale
Reduce neutralization costs
Reduce emissions
Flexible service models including dedicated on-site facilities
Leading alkylation services provider
Integrated fresh acid supply programs
Full technical and logistics support

KOH Recovery & Regeneration

Closing the Loop on KOH

Nexpera operates dedicated facilities specifically designed for potassium hydroxide (KOH) regeneration. Using potassium fluoride (KF) from HF alkylation units as a feedstock, we regenerate it into valuable KOH. Our closed-loop system provides a sustainable solution that eliminates waste while enabling reliable KOH supply.

Key KOH Recovery & Regeneration Capabilities

Complete KOH management
Lower cost alternative to purchasing virgin KOH reagent
Regeneration of KOH from KF feedstock to provide a reliable and high-quality reagent supply
Largest KOH regeneration services provider
Custom on-site facility options
Complete technical support

World-Leading Experts in Sulfuric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Regeneration

With a track record of designing, operating, and maintaining critical chemical processes, we partner with our alkylation customers with the support of our Acid Technology Center (ATC) to ensure reliable operations that conform to strict safety and environmental requirements. Nexpera’s ATC provides comprehensive technical support to our plants and partners maximizing production uptime.