A process (10) for producing synthesis gas includes, in a gasification
stage
(12), gasifying a carbonaceous feestock to provide a raw synthesis gas which
includes at least H2, CO and CH4 and, in a partial oxidation
stage (14), subjecting the raw synthesis gas to partial oxidation in the
presence of oxygen to provide an upgraded synthesis gas which includes less CH4
and more H2 and CO than the raw synthesis gas. The invention extends
to a process for producing a synthesis gas derived product.
