MTBE will be a boon to U. S. gas processors

Journal Article · Mon Jan 11 04:00:00 EST 1993 · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:6877616

Otto, K W ^[1]

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1. Purvin and Gertz, Inc. Dallas, TX (United States)

This paper reports that the advent of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) as the primary oxygenate blending component for oxygenated and reformulated motor fuels promises significant benefits for the U.S. gas-processing industry. Increased demand for isobutane as MTBE-plant feedstock will buoy both normal butane and isobutane pricing in U.S. gulf Coast during the 1990s. Elimination of the need to crack normal butane in U.S. olefin plants will also strengthen competitive feedstocks somewhat, including ethane and propane. And increased use of normal butane as isomerization feedstock will result in wider recognition of the premium quality of gas plant normal butane production compared to most refinery C[sub 4] production.

• OSTI ID: 6877616
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States) Vol. 91:2; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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