Process for the production of hybrid catalysts formed by mixing two
catalysts; one active in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, the other being
bifunctional. Such hybrid catalyst thus formed is active both in
hydrocracking and in hydroisomerisation reactions. The present invention
in addition provides obtainment of a hybrid catalyst and application
thereof conjointly with FT catalysts in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
reactions. The hybrid catalyst of the present invention is capable of
producing in conditions typically such as those utilised in
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis branched hydrocarbons in diverse bands relating
to the products thereof (for example naphtha and diesel), reducing or
even eliminating necessity for a subsequent hydrotreatment stage in such
synthesis reactions. Utilisation of such hybrid catalysts of the present
invention prolongs the operational efficiency and working life of
conventional Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts, reducing substantially
encapsulation of particles thereof by waxes produced in the
hydroprocessing reactions.