2. Raw materials

Syngas

The processes generally used to manufacture synthesis gas in this treatise intended for the oxo process (ratio H ₂ / CO = 1 to 1.25) are (see references [30][31] in this treatise):

• catalytic conversion of natural gas or light hydrocarbons using steam (steam reforming);

• partial oxidation of hydrocarbons by oxygen;

• coal gasification using steam and oxygen.

Olefinic hydrocarbons

There are a large number of industrialized olefin production processes.

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