The most common industrial method is currently steam methane reforming. Major integrated oil companies have large GTL projects using this technology. Steam methane reforming is an extremely mature technology, but only very minor improvements have been made since its discovery and key inefficiencies are still prevalent. Steam methane reforming produces a product that is chemically not optimal for diesel production.The reactors are very large and capital intensive, and thus only suitable on a very large scale. In addition the reaction can only occur in a very high temperature range, requiring the burning of valuable natural gas to fuel the reaction producing higher carbon emissions and causing wear on equipment and catalysts. 

The demand for smaller scale reactors that are more efficient and portable has led major integrated oil companies and technology firms to invest hundreds of millions of dollars for research into other designs. The most promising process is Partial Oxidation, but it is currently not commercially viable due to low catalyst lifespan.

Dason's patented technology is a commercially viable form of Catalytic Partial Oxidation, we believe it will revolutionize the market for GTL by meeting key industry needs for efficiency and size. (To learn more about our Technology click here)