Inventors:
James F. Stevens - Katy TX, US
Mukund R. Karanjikar - Sandy UT, US
Kerry K. Spilker - Houston TX, US
Douglas Gene Naae - Sugar Land TX, US
Dennis P. Essl - Sugar Land TX, US
Peter Charles Ricci - Spring TX, US
Zoran Mirkovic - Pearland TX, US
Thomas M. Vu - Houston TX, US
Stephen J. Decanio - Richmond TX, US
Jerry M. Rovner - Houston TX, US
Jason C. Hicks - Katy TX, US
Assignee:
Texaco Inc. - San Ramon CA
International Classification:
C10L 1/18
Abstract:
The instant invention pertains to new processes which produce an energy source effectively, efficiently, and in a more environmentally friendly manner. The process comprises hydrolyzing a lignocellulosic feedstock to form lignocellulosic hydrolyzate and a hydrolyzate residue. The lignocellulosic hydrolyzate is treated to produce hydrogen. The hydrolyzate residue may be reacted with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst to yield the energy source.