The process produces a syngas, with a calorific value nearly double that of natural gas, and similar to that of propane. This gas will be used with the oil to produce steam to drive a steam turbine for electricity generation.

 

The syngas will not be used parasitically to heat the calciners.

 

The relatively small amount of gas required to power the system in comparison to total production makes it simpler and more cost effective to deal with the sulphur clean‐up in a single unit and use natural gas to power the calciner heaters.

 

The entire production of gas and oil will be used to create steam, in a steam boiler to generate electricity. Should the Company decide (e.g. for plants in Europe) to sell its oil and gas rather than generate electricity then it may be economically desirable to invest in equipment to reduce the sulphur content.

 

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