An
oxygenate conversion catalyst useful in the conversion of oxygenates such as
methanol to olefinic products may be improved by the use of a catalyst combination based on a
molecular sieve in combination with a co-catalyst comprising a
mixed metal oxide composition which has oxidation / reduction functionality under the conditions of the conversion. This
metal oxide co-catalyst component will comprise a
mixed oxide of one or more, preferably at least two, transition metals, usually of Series 4, 5 or 6 of the
Periodic Table, with the metals of Series 4 being preferred, as an essential component of the
mixed oxide composition. The preferred transition metals are those of Groups 5, especially
titanium and
vanadium, Group 6, especially
chromium or
molybdenum, Group 7, especially
manganese and Group 8, especially
cobalt or
nickel. Other
metal oxides may also be present. The preferred
molecular sieve components in these catalysts are the
high silica zeolites and the SAPOs, especially the small pore SAPOs (8-membered rings), such as SAPO-34. These catalyst combinations exhibit reduced
coke selectivity have the potential of achieving extended catalyst life. In addition, these catalysts have the capability of selectively converting the
hydrogen produced during the conversion to liquid products, mainly water, reducing the demand on reactor volume and product handling.