Process for preparation of a supported cobalt-containing Fishcer-Tropsch synthesis

A process for preparing a titania supported cobalt-containing Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalyst, said process comprising:

• (a) impregnating a titania support powder or granulate with a cobalt-containing compound;
• (b) calcining the impregnated titania support powder or granulate and extruding the calcined impregnated titania support powder or granulate to form an extrudate;
• or
• extruding the impregnated titania support powder or granulate to form an extrudate and calcining the extrudate;
• and
• (c) impregnating the calcined product with a cobalt-containing compound;
• or
• forming a powder or granulate of the calcined product, and impregnating the powder or granulate of the calcined product with a cobalt-containing compound and extruding to form an extrudate,
• wherein:
• the catalyst contains cobalt in an amount of up to 30 wt. % on an elemental basis;
• and
• the titania support powder or granulate is at least 95 wt. % titania and comprises no alumina or silica.