Wellhead Flare Gas Recovery Project

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Wellhead Flare Gas Recovery Project

Descripción

I. Core Basic Parameters (Technical Specifications & Project Indicators)

1. Processed Gas

  • Feed Gas: Vent gas and flare gas from oil/gas wellheads (containing methane, ethane, propane, heavy hydrocarbons, and sulfides)
  • Capacity:
  • Small Skid-Mounted Unit: 10,000 – 100,000 Nm³/d
  • Medium Unit: 100,000 – 500,000 Nm³/d
  • Large Base Unit: 500,000 – 2,000,000 Nm³/d
  • Pre-Treatment: Cyclone dust removal, gas-liquid separation, dehydration (dew point ≤ -20℃), demercuration, desulfurization (H₂S < 20 ppm)
  • Main Process: Compression + Cryogenic Separation + Membrane Separation / PSA Purification
  • Product Specifications:
  • Recovered Natural Gas: Heating value ≥ 35 MJ/Nm³, compliant with GB 17820 / ISO 13686
  • Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): Purity ≥ 99.5%, Temperature ≤ -162℃, Pressure ≈ 0.1 MPa
  • Recovery Rate: ≥ 90% (normal conditions), up to 95% with high-efficiency process
  • Power Consumption: 0.25 – 0.35 kWh/Nm³
  • Ambient Operation: -40℃ ~ +50℃, suitable for deserts, offshore platforms and extreme conditions
  • Automation: DCS + SIS system, remote monitoring and 24-hour unattended operation
  • Emission: Methane outlet concentration < 1000 mg/m³, meets EU F-Gas and EPA standards
  • Explosion Protection: Ex d ⅡB T4 Ga for high-risk oil/gas field environments
  • Noise: Boundary noise ≤ 65 dB(A)

Key Words: Carbon reduction, methane abatement, ESG compliance

  • Complies with EU F-Gas Regulation and Methane Reduction Strategy; certified emission reductions support carbon targets.
  • Eliminates flaring, reduces CO₂ and black carbon emissions, and improves ESG ratings for international financing.
  • Injects recovered gas into pipelines or produces LNG for urban and industrial users, replacing high-carbon fuels.
  • Meets green supply chain requirements of European energy companies.
  • North America
  • Complies with EPA mandatory methane rules; qualifies for high 45Q carbon capture tax credits.
  • Skid-mounted units enable fast deployment for scattered shale gas wells.
  • Recovered gas can be piped nationwide or liquefied for export.
  • Latin America
  • High flaring rate and fast oil/gas development lead to high ROI.
  • Stable local demand from power and chemical industries.

3. Southeast Asia
Key Words: Oilfield expansion, gas shortage, green transition

  • Supported by governments as a standard upgrade for oilfields in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
  • Recovered gas replaces coal for factories, cement plants, and power plants.
  • Can integrate LNG liquefaction for regional sale and export.
  • Corrosion-resistant design for tropical, high-humidity, and offshore environments.
  • Abundant associated gas and high flaring rate create strong economic benefits.
  • Recovered gas used for EOR to boost oil production.
  • Aligns with Saudi 2060 and UAE 2050 carbon neutrality goals, supported by subsidies.
  • Desert- and offshore-adapted, modular, and rapidly deployable.

5. Africa
Key Words: Resource monetization, weak grid, energy self-sufficiency

  • Massive flaring in undeveloped fields enables low investment and short payback period.
  • Supplies power for industry and residential use via on-site generation.
  • Produces LNG for neighboring countries and vehicle/ship fuel.
  • Supported as a model for China-Africa energy cooperation and international financing.

2. High Flexibility: Skid-mounted and modular design, small footprint, fast installation for wellheads, offshore platforms, and remote fields.
3. Environmental Compliance: Meets global methane and carbon regulations, supports ESG certification and global market access.
4. High Efficiency & Low Cost: High recovery rate, low power consumption, stable long-term profitability.
5. Integrated Solution: Compatible with LNG liquefaction, gas purification, and power generation for full-chain energy solutions.