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Middle Distillate Synthesis

Middle Distillate Synthesis

Historic Project: Groundbreaking Work From Earlier in Fluor’s History

Client: Confidential

Location: Bintulu, Malaysia


Business Segment: Energy Solutions

Industry: Fuels

Map showing the location of Middle Distillate Synthesis

Fluor participated in the preparation of the basic design package and prepared the project specification for this gas-to-liquids plant in Bintulu, Malaysia. This included the specifications for the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (gas-to-liquids) plant. We also assisted the client in updating the project specifications for late developments and preparation of the capital cost estimates, auxiliary and utility systems.

This was the first facility to utilize the client's proprietary technology to convert natural gas into liquid fuels. The project included the following units: gasification process, air separation unit hydrogen manufacturing unit, heavy paraffin synthesis, water distillation and heavy paraffin conversion and distillation.