Definition and properties

Synthetic fuels are a new generation of near zero sulphur and aromatics transport fuels made with the Fischer Tropsch process from natural gas (Gas to Liquids, GTL), coal (Coal to Liquids, CTL) or biomass (Biomass to Liquids, BTL).

 

Regardless of the feedstock, all paraffinic Fischer-Tropsch fuels have the following properties :

• sulphur-free, low aromatic, odourless, colourless liquid synthetic fuels
• allow significant reduction of regulated and non-regulated vehicle pollutant emissions (NOx, SOx, PM, VOC, CO)
• contribute to oil substitution, diversification and security of energy supply
• can be used in existing diesel fuelling infrastructure
• can be used in existing diesel engines
• enable the development of new generation of internal combustion engine technologies with improved engine efficiency and further reduction of vehicle pollutant emissions
• are readily biodegradable, and non-toxic / not harmful to aquatic organisms

 

 

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Synthetic fuels are not made from crude oil, they belong to the alternative fuel family.