Gas2 GTL process

Introduction to the Gas2 GTL process

Gas2 has a well developed Syngas reactor design ready for testing and a liquid conversion (Fischer-Tropsch) reactor design at proof of concept stage. These technologies work at low pressure and high conversion rates which offer a lower cost solution through small highly efficient systems operating without the need for an expensive intermediate Syngas compression step. The process is inherently safer than other currently available GTL solutions in the market.

Comparable GTL processes typically involve a 2 step process split into 4 stages. Step 1 produces Syngas (Hydrogen and Carbon Monoxide) in 2 stages from a combination of Natural Gas and Oxygen. Step 2 is 2 Fischer-Tropsch units arranged in series, to convert the Syngas to liquid fuel products. Gas2’s GTL process involves a single step during the Syngas generation and is aiming to have one single step for conversion into liquid hydrocarbons during the Fischer-Tropsch stage. Gas2’s GTL process is a simplified system when compared with other available GTL processes in the market. Avoiding the need for a second step is a significant cost reduction driver.

Gas2’s GTL process is very adaptable to a wide range of industrial applications where utilities (steam, water, electricity, etc.) may be in surplus or impoverished.

Gas2 is currently developing an integrated GTL process based on these reactor designs operating in combination.

The graphic below illustrates the Gas2 GTL process.

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