»Synthetic Fuels (GTL) for Large Cities
ξ is currently the most cost-effective alternative fuel to reduce local emissions
ξ available in increasing volumes
ξ can be used in existing engines and refuelling infrastructure
ξ flexibility of use: blended with diesel, biodiesel, or used 100%
ξ diversification of energy supply: natural gas biomass and coal-derived
ξ maximum emission impact from GTL Fuel (100%) in large cities where air quality is under strain
ξ local emission reductions (particulates, NOx, HC, CO)
ξ reductions of up to 5% CO2 in tailpipe emissions
ξ GHG emissions from a GTL system are comparable to a crude oil refinery system
ξ GTL provides a platform for the development of renewable BTL, which can reduce GHG emissions by as much as 90% compared with refinery diesel
ξ synthetic fuels can also be used in other applications, such as marine, aviation, ports and trains

»Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) Fuel Fact Sheet by DOE
~ some remote natural gas can now be economically converted through a GTL process into an ultra-clean fuel for diesel engines
»Synthetic Fuels
~ free from sulphur, contain low levels of aromatics (if any at all), and they are generally of high quality, leading to very low exhaust emissions