Process for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis

Abstract

The present disclosure relates generally to processes for the Fischer-Tropsch production of hydrocarbons from methane. In particular, the disclosure provides for a process for the production of hydrocarbons and/or oxygenates, the process comprising: reforming a reforming feed comprising methane with water and/or oxygen to produce a reforming product stream comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen; and contacting a hydrocarbon synthesis mixture comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide with a Fischer-Tropsch hydrocarbon synthesis catalyst, wherein the hydrocarbon synthesis mixture comprises at least a portion of the reforming product stream to produce a hydrocarbon product stream with a selectivity for C5+ hydrocarbons of at least 50%, and/or a selectivity for oxygenates of at least 20%.

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