Methanol to Olefins (MTO)

Methanol to Olefins (MTO) is a chemical process that converts methanol, a type of alcohol often produced from natural gas, into olefins, which are light hydrocarbons like ethylene and propylene. These olefins are essential building blocks for plastics, synthetic rubbers, and other chemicals. MTO involves passing methanol over a catalyst at high temperatures, causing chemical reactions that break down methanol into these valuable olefins. This process offers an alternative route for producing essential chemicals, reducing reliance on traditional crude oil-based methods and enabling more flexible and sustainable production of plastics and chemicals.