A method of generating a synthesis gas product stream and carbon dioxide
in which a fuel is combusted in an oxygen transport membrane combustor to
produce a flue gas stream containing the carbon dioxide and water.
Reforming duty is divided between a combined reforming process and a gas
heated reformer to produce the product stream. The flue gas stream is
used to supply heat to a primary, steam methane reforming stage of the
combined reforming process. Residual methane, produced in the primary
stage, is reacted in a secondary stage having an oxygen transport
membrane reactor. Heat produced in the secondary stage is supplied to the
gas heated reactor to support its operation. The flue gas stream is
cooled and water is separated therefrom to produce the carbon dioxide at
a concentration of at least 85 mol percent.