| abstract |
The present application relates to a process for the production of hydrocarbons comprising the steps of converting a feed stream comprising alcohols, ethers or mixtures thereof over a zinc-containing zeolite-based catalyst, whereby a conversion effluent is obtained, wherein Zn is at least partly present as ZnAl2O4 active in the dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons ; separating said effluent to obtain an aqueous process condensate stream, a liquid hydrocarbon stream and a gaseous stream; removing a portion of the hydrogen formed in the conversion step, and making at least Part of the gaseous and/or liquid hydrocarbon stream is recycled to the conversion step. |