Duma, Zama GMehlo, ThembelihleSoni, Minal2026-03-122026-03-122025-0710.2991/978-94-6463-797-7_5http://hdl.handle.net/10204/14756Dry reforming of methane (DRM) is a reaction of methane and carbon dioxide to produce synthesis gas (syngas), a hydrogen and carbon monoxide (H2/CO) mixture, which can have applications in the petrochemicals sector. While DRM is topical at face value, it does produce a syngas with a low H2/CO ratio not typically used by the industry. This article highlights a desktop literature survey of practical application of a progressive approach to technology investment decisions. Key technical and business risks associated with funding the development of a high-performance DRM catalyst was identified. The study indicated the cost implications of integrating DRM technology with a Fischer-Tropsch (FT) plant where a deficit of H2 in the syngas, >1, requires external supply to increase it to an applicable ratio of 2. The article also compares DRM and its hydrogen-lean syngas with existing syngas production technologies such as steam methane reforming (SMR) and partial oxidation (PO). It also includes an overview of the reactions that influence DRM’s catalyst performance and an integrated impact assessment of DRM when applied to a specific use application.FulltextenSyngasMethane reformingCatalyst deactivationCarbon utilisationProcess flow schemeArticleN/A