The 12th World XTL Summit: North America - The New Frontier for GTL

The 12th World XTL Summit, taking place 21-23 May at the Waldorf Hilton, London, will discuss North America as a new frontier for the XTL industry due to the recent surge in shale gas. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) April 27, 2012 - This session will focus on how XTL can enhance domestic energy security, the main opportunities and how GTL can change the model of downstream business for gas companies.

The recent surge in shale gas resources in the USA has resulted in a revolutionary overhaul of the outlook for gas to liquids technology. With the emergence of cheaper feedstock, GTL economics in America are more favourable than ever before. Industry pioneers Sasol and Shell, are looking to develop GTL projects in North America, and Aubrey McClendon of Chesapeake commented that "commercial scale gas to liquids or GTL facilities will be in operation in the US by year end 2016".

Other key discussion sessions include: Broadening & Enhancing the XTL Value Proposition, Realising XTL Potential; International Projects & Opportunities; Finding Solutions Through Technology & Innovation; Benefits to End Users and Strategies for a Sustainable Future.

World XTL has been championing the industry for over a decade and is the event that provides updates on the progress and opportunities in gas, coal and biomass to liquids. The two day Summit offers the opportunity for industry leaders and experts to network and discuss the current challenges and possibilities of XTL. Recognised as the showcase for the XTL industry, the Summit is supported by industry players including its principal sponsor ORYX GTL. Other sponsors include GTL F1; Oxford Catalysts; Shell; Axens; Compact GTL; BP and Infra Technology.

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