MUMBAI, India, July 31 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202647087576 A) filed by Ifp Energies Nouvelles on July 17, 2026, for Improved Process For The Production Of Middle Distillates From Synthetic Hydrocarbons, Comprising Steps Arranged In Series And Having Low Shift Conversion.
Inventors include Guichard, Bertrand; Bouchy, Christophe; Molino, Andrea; Perotta, Larissa; Gourmelon, Gaetan; Courtaud, Louis; Ricolfi-Bouvelle, Renaud; and Dulot, Hugues.
The application for the patent was published on July 24, 2026, under issue no. 30/2026.
Abstract: The aim of the present invention is to provide a process for the production of middle distillates, and in particular diesel fuel, from a paraffinic feedstock produced by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, wherein the process comprises at least one hydroconversion step and at least one hydroisomerisation step arranged in series, wherein the operating conditions and the catalysts used in the steps are specifically selected to selectively produce a distillate fraction, preferably diesel fuel, while minimising the production of light fractions such as C1-C4 light gases and naphtha, and the production of oil, wherein the latter is limited to a possible purge in an effluent recycle.
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