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        Nature of detrimental secondary reactions in the synthesis of MeOH from CO and H₂ is discussed together with the requirements of various catalysts.  The energy consumption is about 1.8 kw.-hr. per kg. of pure MeOH.  Theoretically, it is possible to form synthetic hydrocarbons representing 75-80% of the calorific value of water gas.