Generally the first step in the GTL technology is the production of synthesis gas (H2 and CO) from natural gas.

天然气炼油技术的第一步一般是由天然气生产合成气(H2和CO)。

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And there will be new chemical technology coming to improve GTL in due course.

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Longer-term, as the technology matures, we can expect to see more GTL plants pop up, particularly the smaller ones costing in the hundreds of millions rather than tens of billions.

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