Syngas Catalysts
Syngas Catalysts
At BASF, we understand the importance of reliable technology solutions that utilize natural gas and innovative feedstocks such as biogas and CO2 rich syngas. Syngas is an essential intermediate in the development of sustainable fuels and chemicals, including gas-to-liquids (GTL), methanol-to-olefins, synthetic natural gas (SNG) and fuel cells. We are committed to providing advanced catalytic technologies that accelerate your transition to a low-emission syngas economy, enabling you to meet your short-term sustainability goals.
Why BASF?
Our catalysts provide solutions for multiple applications and renewable feedstocks such as: Oils & Fats Hydrogenation, Fatty Alcohol & Furfuryl Alcohol Production, Fatty Amine & Fatty Nitrile Synthesis, Sugar Hydrogenation and Alcohol Dehydration. In addition to our well-established catalyst portfolio, BASF offers both a process and catalysts for the conversion of glycerin to 1,2-propanediol (MPG). Glycerin is a byproduct of the biodiesel industry, and BASF’s innovative technology now allows for the efficient conversion of glycerin into higher-value chemicals that are useful across a range of industries.
Products
BASF’s comprehensive portfolio of catalysts for various applications is rooted in profound material science expertise and produced in close cooperation with our customers.
Dry Reforming
BASF's SYNSPIRE® catalyst G1-110 was specifically designed to reform methan and methan/CO2 mixture in significantly dryer conditions than a conventional catalyst.
Thanks to its unique properties and in combination with Linde´s DRYREF´s syngas generation plant a number of compeling benefits in terms of OPEX, CAPEX, and CO2 footprint can be reached.
Syngas is a key intermediate in the emerging technologies for gas-to-liquids (GTL) and methanol-to-olefins.
Synspire® - our dry reforming catalysts for advantageous plant operation.
Pre‑Reforming
BASF’s pre-reforming catalysts are designed for the adiabatic steam reforming of higher hydrocarbons downstream of feed gas desulfurization units. They enable increased feedstock flexibility, allowing syngas and hydrogen plants to process hydrocarbons ranging from natural gas up to naphtha.
BASF’s G1-80 pre-reforming catalyst is a high nickel oxide catalyst on a special carrier, offering high activity combined with excellent thermal and mechanical stability. It supports operation at low steam-to-carbon ratios and helps stabilize downstream reforming units by converting higher hydrocarbons under controlled conditions.
For optimized start-up and simplified commissioning, G1-80 is also available in a pre-reduced form, allowing faster plant start up and reduced on site reduction effort. Pre-reforming catalysts are typically applied to increase plant flexibility, enable capacity expansions, and support retrofit projects in syngas and hydrogen production.
G1-80 - our pre-reforming catalyst for flexible and stable plant operation.
Methanation for SNG plants
With an established catalyst concept, CO₂ and H₂ can be converted into synthetic natural gas (SNG) via the methanation reaction. The resulting SNG can be certified as carbon‑neutral when considering the utilization of CO₂ in the process feed and can be injected into the gas grid for flexible use.
BASF Catalyst G1‑85 has been specifically developed for bulk methanation of synthesis gas, primarily for the production of Substitute Natural Gas (SNG). The catalyst is commercially proven and applied in large‑scale methanation units, offering reliable performance over extended operating periods.
G1‑85 is a high‑nickel catalyst on a special carrier, combining high activity with excellent thermal and mechanical stability and supporting stable operation across a wide temperature range.
The catalyst is available in tablet form and, depending on application requirements, in alternative structured formats, supporting flexible reactor design and operation.
G1‑85 – our methanation catalyst for reliable SNG production.
