a method of generating electricity in synthesis gas in which a fuel is combusted in a gas turbine to generate the electricity that at least about 60 percent by volume is derived from a source independent of the synthesis gas . the synthesis gas is produced by reacting a hydrocarbon stream , by for example , partial oxidation , autothermal reforming or steam methane reforming . after the synthesis gas stream is cooled , heat is transferred from the heated synthesis gas stream to the fuel prior to combustion in the gas turbine . all or at least a portion of the heat is transferred at a temperature no greater than about 500 ° f . and at a flow ratio of the fuel to the gas turbine to the synthesis gas stream from at least about 1 . 5 . the heating of the fuel to the gas turbine lowers fuel consumption and thereby the total expenses involved in generating electricity and syngas .