Gas Conversion to Liquid Fuels and Chemicals: The Methanol Route-Catalysis and Processes Development

摘要

Natural gas is acknowledged as the fuel for the 21st century. Natural gas isthe cleanest fossil fuel, and it is abundant. Furthermore, it is dispersed over a wide region, as opposite to oil. Natural gas is the fastest growing primary energy source in the IEO 2005 forecast. Consumption of natural gas is projected to increase by nearly 70% between 2002 and 2025.