Methanol
Feedstock: Natural Gas
Refinery Fraction: Synthesis Gas
The Engineering Blueprint
- Refinery Parent: Methane / Syngas
- Process: Low-pressure Methanol Synthesis
- Tray Position: Gas Fraction (Top)
The Realist Argument
Methanol is the "liquid gas." It acts as a chemical bridge, allowing natural gas to be converted into thousands of solid and liquid products across the industrial spectrum.
Human Impact & Utility
A high-versatility chemical precursor used in the production of formaldehyde, acetic acid, and high-performance fuels.