Ali Mansouri
Technology Leader for Low Carbon Fuels
Baker Hughes
Dr. Mansouri is Technology Leader for Low-Carbon Fuels and Principal Engineer at Baker Hughes. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta with over a decade of experience in oil, gas, & petrochemicals, supporting energy transition and decarbonization. His work spans low-carbon fuels, H2, gas-to-liquids, and emissions abatement. He authored multiple publications and patents, and currently leads initiatives that advance innovative technologies toward commercialization.
Participates in
TECHNICAL PROGRAMME | Energy Fuels and Molecules
Alternative Fuels - E fuels, Biofuels and SAF
Forum 15 | Digital Poster Plaza 3
29
April
11:30
13:30
UTC+3
Emissions abatement is a critical pillar of global energy transition, with increasing pressure on industry to reduce its carbon footprint. A major source of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) is associated gases, primarily composed of light hydrocarbons such as methane which is over 80 times more potent than CO₂ over a 20-year period. These gases are often vented or flared, contributing to significant environmental impacts without any economic value. A more sustainable and economically viable alternative is to monetize these gases by converting them into low-carbon liquid fuels. This approach reduces GHG emissions while creating economic value, aligning profitability with environmetal compliance.
Herein, we present a modular and integrable solution that monetizes associated gases by converting them into low-carbon liquid fuels such as methanol, gasoline, diesel, or jet fuel. The gas is first conditioned and then catalytically reformed into syngas, which is subsequently processed via proven and commercially mature technologies to produce drop-in fuels. We describe the key aspects of the solution:
This solution offers a scalable and practical way to cut emissions and utilize associated gases. It also accommodates variable off-gas compositions, making it suitable for both upstream and downstream integration. The produced fuels are drop-in quality and compatible with conventional products and existing infrastructure.
Overall, this technology platform is a techno-economically viable and attractive solution to reduce industrial emissions while creating additional revenue streams by converting associated gases into certified low-carbon fuels. Its modular and adaptable desing allow alignment with local regulations, diverse feedstocks, and meet end-user requirements. This enables rapid deployment of the solution across various industrial settings, including brownfield sites with minimal retrofitting.
Herein, we present a modular and integrable solution that monetizes associated gases by converting them into low-carbon liquid fuels such as methanol, gasoline, diesel, or jet fuel. The gas is first conditioned and then catalytically reformed into syngas, which is subsequently processed via proven and commercially mature technologies to produce drop-in fuels. We describe the key aspects of the solution:
- Chemistry and process engineering desing of the solution.
- Modularization and process integration, especially for brownfield projects.
- Carbon intensity (CI) of end products, assessed by life cycle methodologies.
This solution offers a scalable and practical way to cut emissions and utilize associated gases. It also accommodates variable off-gas compositions, making it suitable for both upstream and downstream integration. The produced fuels are drop-in quality and compatible with conventional products and existing infrastructure.
Overall, this technology platform is a techno-economically viable and attractive solution to reduce industrial emissions while creating additional revenue streams by converting associated gases into certified low-carbon fuels. Its modular and adaptable desing allow alignment with local regulations, diverse feedstocks, and meet end-user requirements. This enables rapid deployment of the solution across various industrial settings, including brownfield sites with minimal retrofitting.
