Texas plant first to isomerize n-butylenes to isobutylene

Journal Article · Mon May 24 04:00:00 EDT 1993 · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:6167137

John, T P ^[1]; Thomas, S P ^[2]

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1. Texas Olefins Co., Houston (United States)
2. Phillips Petroleum Co., Bartlesville, OK (United States)

Environmental policy and changing markets around the world necessitate more flexibility in the upgrading of light olefins. Since mid-1991, Texas Olefins Co. has operated a commercial-scale process for the skeletal isomerization of n-butylenes to produce isobutylene for methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) feedstock. This article describes the process, operating experience, economics, and applications in the refining and petrochemical industries.

• OSTI ID: 6167137
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States) Vol. 91:21; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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