Natural Egyptian bentonite clay intercalated with both La and Ni having different molar ratio (La: Ni = 2:1, 1:1 & 1:2) were prepared, saving 5mmole pillar/gm clay, using ultrasonic assistance method. The prepared catalysts were calcined at 450 and then reduced at 400 degrees C & 600 degrees C. Characterization of the prepared LaNi-PILC was achieved by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Furrier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), N-2 adsorption desorption isotherm intercalation process for both La & Ni in the lamellar structure of bentonite clay. The La: Ni molar ratio affected the specific surface area, Ni crystal size, dispersion and reducibility of the prepared catalyst. The reduction temperature had a great effect on the reactivity and product selectivity during CO2/CH4 reforming at different reaction temperatures (600 - 800 degrees C). Where, reduction at 400 degrees C gives rise to CH4 oxidation reaction (MOR) with formaldehyde as a main product. While reduction at 600 degrees C enhances the activity and stability for CO2 reforming of methane (CRM) and syngas production (H-2/CO similar to 1.19). The most active and stable LaNi1:2-PILC5 catalyst (CO2 and CH4 conversions reached 85% and 90% respectively) is superior with respect to the performance of PILC based catalysts reported in the literatures. (C) 2020 Hydrogen Energy Publications LLC. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.