The graph below shows that GTL high cetane synthetic fuel has up to 60% less hydrocarbon (HC) emissions, 85% less carbon monoxide (CO), 45% less nitrogen oxides (NOX), and 40% less particulate matter (PM) compared to petroleum-derived diesel when examining the two fuels on the basis of engine performance.
Benefits of GTL Fuels
- Cleaner burning liquid fuels made from natural gas
- Clear in appearance; nearly odorless
- Contains virtually no sulfur; combustion produces no sulfur oxides (SOx)
- Contains virtually no aromatics, olefins, polyaromatics; combust cleanly and uniformly; non-toxic; biodegradable
- Can be used as stand-alone fuels or as blend-stocks to improve quality of refinery fuels
- Can be used on a drop-in basis – No new transportation, distribution or storage infrastructure needed; can be sold locally or shipped globally
- No need to invest in new vehicles or upgrade existing diesel engines
- Superior gas monetization & margins compared to LNG or power
Spotlight on High Cetane Synthetic Fuel (HCSF)
• HCSF is ultra-clean with superior properties & performance metrics as compared to ULSD (conventional No.2 diesel fuel):
• Much higher cetane number than ULSD (70-75 vs. 42-45)
• The high cetane number enables the fuel to combust more cleanly & uniformly with substantially lower emissions of criteria pollutants (NOx, CO, VOC & PM)
• Specific CO2 emissions (combustion exhaust) of HCSF are up to 10% less than for biodiesel or ULSD
• HCSF has superior cold-weather start-up performance in diesel engines
The EPA has approved the formal registration and certification of the GTLA fuel to be produced at the GTLA plant under Part 79 and Part 80 and GTLA has received approval of specifications, including approved additives to meet EPA standards.