Process for producing methane
AssigneeBp P.L.C.
InventorAlexander James Paterson
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates generally to processes for the production of methane from hydrogen and carbon dioxide. In particular, the disclosure provides for a process for providing a product composition comprising methane. The process includes contacting a gaseous mixture comprising hydrogen and carbon dioxide with a supported methane synthesis catalyst, the supported methane synthesis catalyst comprising cobalt in the range of 1 wt % to 35 wt % on an elemental basis, to provide the product composition with a methane selectivity of at least 75%.
Claims20
A process for providing a product composition comprising methane, the process comprising:
- contacting a gaseous mixture comprising hydrogen and carbon dioxide with a supported methane synthesis catalyst, the supported methane synthesis catalyst comprising cobalt in the range of 5 wt % to 20 wt % on an elemental basis, and manganese in the range of 0.5 wt % to 15 wt %, on an elemental basis, to provide the product composition with a methane selectivity of at least 75%.
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