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        Process as developed by the M. W. Kellogg Co. is discussed from the point of view of its economic possibility when operated in conjunction with a petroleum refinery having available large reserves of natural gas and contiguous to low-cost transportation facilities.  This process will produce motor gasoline, 75 clear octane CFR-M, for approximately $0.05 per gal., including 10% depreciation, from natural gas valued at $0.05 per 1,000 cu. ft.  It is calculated that such a plant would pay out in about 8 yr., and in about 3 yr. if combined with a chemical plant for manufacture of hydrocarbons other than gasoline and of oxygenated chemical compounds.  Approximately 11,000 cu. ft. of natural gas are required to produce 1 bbl. of liquid hydrocarbons.