Abstract: A method of producing C2+ and higher hydrocarbons includes: (a) introducing a reactant mixture to a reactor having an oxidative coupling catalyst disposed therein, the reactant mixture including methane, oxygen, and hydrogen; (b) operating the reactor under such conditions that at least some of the methane of the reactant mixture undergoes an oxidative coupling reaction that gives rise to a product mixture that includes unreacted methane and primary products, the primary products including C2+ hydrocarbons; and (c) recovering at least a portion of the product mixture.

Abstract: Integrated processes for the conversion of hydrocarbons to C2 and C3 unsaturated hydrocarbons include combustion and cracking of hydrocarbons, dry oxidative reforming of methane, and catalytic hydrogenation of acetylene. Reactive products formed among the integrated processes may be distributed and recycled among the processes for the conversion of the hydrocarbon feedstock.