A system for producing synthesis gas includes a regeneration zone. The
regeneration zone includes a first fluidized bed configured to receive an
oxidant for producing a regenerated oxygen transfer material. The system
further includes a mixed reforming zone comprising a second fluidized bed
configured to receive a first fuel and the regenerated oxygen transfer
material to produce a first reformate stream and a steam reforming zone
comprising a third fluidized bed configured to receive the first
reformate stream, a second fuel and steam to produce the synthesis gas.
The regeneration zone, mixed reforming zone and steam-reforming zone are
in fluid communication with each other.