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Present method for controlling a CH₄ re-forming operation wherein it is desired to produce a suitable hydrocarbon synthesis gas. The metal oxide used as catalyst of the conversion is CuO on silica gel at a temperature 2,000°-2,400° F. Control of the reformer gas composition is closely related to the CO₂ content of the gas stream.