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We describe a new gas-to-liquids technology that converts syngas to high-quality gasoline, diesel, and/or jet fuel through a catalytic thermochemical process that minimizes complexity, improves product quality and increases yield. Syngas-to-gasoline plus (STG+) converts 1 MMBtu of natural gas feed into ~5 US gallons of liquid fuels, enabling the use of cost-effective, small-scale (6,000 bpd) GTL plants. Our data are from laboratory research, pilot and demonstration plant operations, and independent laboratory testing. We also compare the two leading GTL technologies (Fischer-Tropsch and Methanol-to-Gasoline) to the STG+ process.Our results are applicable to the GTL supply chain, development and operation of GTL plants, and end users of syngas-derived drop-in fuels. Because STG+ is cost-effective at scales as small as 400 bpd, it is particularly attractive for stranded or flared gas.From pilot and demonstration plant operations, independent lab testing, university research, Aspen simulation and financial analyses, we show:
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