METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERTING A CARBON SOURCE INTO A HYDROCARBON OR HYDROCARBON PRECURSOR

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13715502

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Method for converting a carbon source such as a plant-derived material into a hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon precursor, via a microorganism-catalysed aerobic reaction. The microorganism is cultivated in the presence of the carbon source and of oxygen, in a reaction vessel having a capacity of about 2000 litres or greater which comprises an aeration system for supplying oxygen to the microorganism. Also provided is an apparatus for use in the method, comprising a reaction vessel of capacity 2000 litres or greater, and an aeration system.

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SHELL OIL COMPANYA CORP OF DE HOUSTON TX 77001

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BROWN, Steven Richard Chester, GB 6 4
DOIG, Steven Daniel Cornwall, GB 3 3
LEE, George Robert Chester, GB 11 35
PARKER, David Alexander Chester, GB 5 7

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