Conversion of Natural Gas

Research Topics

• Synthesis Gas Production

• Fischer-Tropsch Chemistry

• Production of Oxygenates

• Methanol to Olefins

• Direct Conversion of Methane to

C2, MeOH

• Dehydrogenation of Ethane/

Propane/Butanes

• Microreactor Technology

• Fundamental Studies in Catalysis

Catalysis & Petrochemistry

• NTNU Staff:

Professors: 3 (+1)

Technical/admin: 4 (Shared with

Polymer Chemistry)

Ph.D. Students: 12

• SINTEF Staff:

Researchers: 10

Technical/admin: 3

• Diploma Students: 15-20/year

CatalysisMain Activities

• Conversion of Natural Gas

• Upgrading of Oil Fractions

• Environmental including NOX

Reduction and H2 Storage

• Heterogeneous & Homogeneous

Catalysis

• Testing/Characterization of

Catalysts

• Free Radical Chain Reactions

Oil RefiningMain Activities

• Catalyitc Reforming (Pilot Plant

Studies)

• C5/C6 Isomerization

• Oligomerization of C4

• Hydrotreating (S Removal)

• Mild Hydrocracking

• Fundamental Studies (Supported

Metal Catalysts, Zeolites)