Fischer-Tropsch (FT)-based XtL options (gas, coal, petroleum coke or biomass to liquids) represent viable routes for the production of noncrude oil-based ultra-high-performance motor fuels and speciality products. Improvements in catalyst and reactor technology, coupled with optimised integration and economies of scale, have allowed gas-to-liquids (GtL) complexes to be competitive with LNG and pipeline projects.
