Fischer-Tropsch synthesis has stage(s) separating water and hydrocarbons and water purification stage(s) with adsorbent chosen from activated carbon, hydrophobic clay or hydrophobic zeolite

The production of hydrocarbons and pure water by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis includes stage(s) to separate the water and hydrocarbons and water purification stage(s) involving contact with an adsorbent. The adsorbent is chosen from activated carbon, hydrophobic clay or its derivatives and hydrophobic zeolite or its derivatives. Preferred Features: Between separation and purification there is a stripping stage using steam or inert gas. This stage operates at 0.02-10 MPa and 60-210 deg C. The adsorbent operates at