Emerging gas-to-liquid (GTL) technologies may play a significant role in developing and monetizing large quantities of remote and stranded undeveloped gas. Offshore GTL technology applications are important because approximately one-half of the stranded gas is located offshore. In conventional synfuel processes, synthesis gas is generated from natural gas by partial oxidation with pure oxygen, requiring an air-separation plant to provide oxygen. Use of air-carried oxygen rather than separated. oxygen to produce a nitrogen-diluted synthesis gas eliminates air-separation-plant expense, reduces capital costs, requires a smaller footprint, and provides a safer operating environment.