Shell and Sasol have commercial gtl operations, and it looks as if many of the majors are following. Similar technology to oil refining, and some of the next gen gtls are very close to commercialisation.
Billy
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The Synfuels demonstration plant, located in Bryan, Texas near Texas A&M University, is fully operational for the production of gasoline from natural gas.
With the integration of the ECLAIRS technology, installation of a new oligomerization reactor and the implementation of a new, larger cracker, the Synfuels technology has proven to operate efficiently and economically in the production of 95-octane fuel.
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