For years FTS was based on coal. The early plant based on natural gas shut down for economic reasons. Today all new FTS plants have changed feedstock and are based on natural gas. Economy of scale drives the current plant developments. Environmental concerns are forcing plant developers to consider utilizing biomass. This will necessitate the use of smaller plants. Some consequences of this change will be considered.

Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: Today's status and its future

248th National Meeting (2014)

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