The centre will develop catalysts for the conversion of natural gas. Natural gas is used in a diverse range of products for which there is continuing world-wide demand. These include the following: hair gel, toys, boots, car interiors, synthetic fibres, plastics in computers, telephones, balls - and almost any other product made of plastic.

Host institution: University of Oslo

Partners: NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology), SINTEF, Borealis AS, Statoil ASA, Haldor Topsøe AS, INEOS Norge AS

Budget: Approx. NOK 223 million over eight years