Abstract: A transportable GTL processing facility constructed on an inland barge is provided. Also provided is a process for producing liquid hydrocarbons from natural gas utilizing a transportable GTL processing facility. The facility and process may be used to access and convert stranded natural gas in an economical fashion into liquid hydrocarbons. Further provided is a transportable GTL processing facility and process for producing liquid hydrocarbons wherein the liquid hydrocarbons are upgraded into transportation fuels and other locally usable materials. Water facilities of the transportable GTL processing facility are supplied from the sea near the barge.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved hydrocarbon recovery process of the Fischer-Tropsch process overhead stream using a scrubber system. Described is a process for recovering Fischer-Tropsch hydrocarbons from a reactor exit gas produced from a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis operation. The process includes (a) passing the reactor exit gas to a gas/liquid contactor; and (b) withdrawing a lean tail gas stream, a light hydrocarbon stream, and a water stream from the scrubber.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a process for washing a syngas is disclosed. The process includes cooling a syngas stream to a temperature below the dew point of water. The cooled syngas stream has at least a condensed-liquid phase and a gas phase. The condensed-liquid phase contains at least one nitrogen contaminant. The process further includes separating the condensed-liquid phase of the cooled syngas stream from the gas phase of the cooled syngas stream. The process further includes removing a majority of the at least one nitrogen contaminant from the condensed-liquid phase to produce a partially-decontaminated liquid stream. The process further includes washing at least a portion of the separated gas phase of the cooled syngas stream with the partially-decontaminated liquid stream.

Abstract: A process to optimize the condensation of Fischer-Tropsch products coming from the Fischer-Tropsch reactor in a vapour phase with the use of light oil and, therefore; reducing the possibility of coating the coolers and piping with waxy material.

Abstract: A transportable GTL processing facility constructed on an inland barge is provided. Also provided is a process for producing liquid hydrocarbons from natural gas utilizing a transportable GTL processing facility. The facility and process may be used to access and convert stranded natural gas in an economical fashion into liquid hydrocarbons. Further provided is a transportable GTL processing facility and process for producing liquid hydrocarbons wherein the liquid hydrocarbons are upgraded into transportation fuels and other locally usable materials. Water facilities of the transportable GTL processing facility are supplied from the sea near the barge.

Abstract: A process to optimize a slurry Fischer-Tropsch catalyst life and to further optimize removal of debris from a slurry Fischer-Tropsch process is provided. The process passes a part of a Fischer-Tropsch Reactor slurry inventory to another upstream Fischer-Tropsch Reactor where the Fischer-Tropsch reactors are connected in series. The process utilizes either multiple or a single transfer vessel and optionally, a motive gas.

Abstract: A process to control the amount of N-contaminant is synthesis gas which is fed into a Fischer-Tropsch reactor and which utilizes Fischer-Tropsch produced water is provided. A process which utilizes a countercurrent flow of Fischer-Tropsch produced water produced in a downstream Fischer-Tropsch reactor to wash syngas being fed to an upstream Fischer-Tropsch reactor is provided.

Abstract: A process to optimize a slurry Fischer-Tropsch catalyst life and to further optimize removal of debris from a slurry Fischer-Tropsch process is provided. The process passes a part of a Fischer-Tropsch Reactor slurry inventory to another upstream Fischer-Tropsch Reactor where the Fischer-Tropsch reactors are connected in series. The process utilizes either multiple or a single transfer vessel and optionally, a motive gas.

Abstract: A process to control the amount of N-contaminant is synthesis gas which is fed into a Fischer-Tropsch reactor and which utilizes Fischer-Tropsch produced water is provided. A process which utilizes a countercurrent flow of Fischer-Tropsch produced water produced in a downstream Fischer-Tropsch reactor to wash syngas being fed to an upstream Fischer-Tropsch reactor is provided.

Abstract: A transportable GTL processing facility constructed on an inland barge is provided. Also provided is a process for producing liquid hydrocarbons from natural gas utilizing a transportable GTL processing facility. The facility and process may be used to access and convert stranded natural gas in an economical fashion into liquid hydrocarbons. Further provided is a transportable GTL processing facility and process for producing liquid hydrocarbons wherein the liquid hydrocarbons are upgraded into transportation fuels and other locally usable materials.

Abstract: A Fischer-Tropsch process in the presence of nitrogen is provided wherein the Fischer-Tropsch catalyst retains at least 50% of its original activity and about the original C5+ selectivity. A process for pre-conditioning a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst such that no more than 50% of the original catalyst activity is lost while the resultant catalyst retains about its original C5+ selectivity.