Process and apparatus for the conversion of methane gas to higher hydrocarbons
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Jan 28, 2005
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Feb 26, 2004
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A process and apparatus are provided for converting methane to higher hydrocarbons, especially for converting economically stranded natural gas to a transportable liquid hydrocarbon product mainly comprised of C3+ hydrocarbons, comprising applying ultraviolet light to and/or causing an electrical discharge in the presence of methane (or the natural gas containing the methane) under conditions effective to cause its dissociation and polymerization to C2+ and higher hydrocarbons.
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