The latest development in syngas/methanol production is presented. Economics for conventional ICI process, Lurgi combined reforming process, Kvaerner/BP compact reformer process, and ICI Katalco advanced gas heated reformer are given. Regional supply/demand forecasts.
The newest techniques to convert HCl to chlorine are assessed. Economics via Kellogg's Kel-Chlor process, Uhde's wet electrolytic process, DuPont's dry electrolytic process, and USC's catalytic carrier process are presented.