Wellhead Gas Propane & Butane Recovery Unit

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Wellhead Gas Propane & Butane Recovery Unit

Descripción

(LPG Recovery Skid)

I. Core Basic Parameters

1. Feed Gas & Processing Capacity

  • Feed Gas: Oilfield associated gas, wellhead natural gas, LNG flash gas, flare gas
  • Capacity: 10,000 ~ 500,000 Nm³/d (skid-mounted, customizable)
  • Applicable components: Feed gas containing C3 (propane) and C4 (butane)
  • Process: Boosting → Dehydration & Desulfurization → Condensing / Cryogenic Separation → De-ethanization → Propane & Butane Refining
  • Products: Propane (95%+), Butane (95%+), Mixed LPG
  • Product Purity: 95% ~ 99.5% (commercial LPG standard)
  • C3 Recovery Rate: ≥ 85% ~ 95%
  • C4 Recovery Rate: ≥ 90%
  • Operating Pressure: 1.6 ~ 2.5 MPa
  • Refrigeration: Propane refrigeration, mixed refrigerant, or expansion refrigeration
  • Structure: Integrated skid-mounted, movable, explosion-proof design
  • Ambient Temperature: -40℃ ~ +60℃ (desert, offshore, plateau compatible)

3. Product Applications

  • Residential fuel, industrial fuel, chemical feedstock
  • Refrigerant, blowing agent, solvent, clean vehicle fuel
  • Export trading, tank farm storage, petrochemical processing
  • Strict EU restrictions on natural gas venting and flaring; LPG recovery is mandatory for environmental compliance.
  • Meets EU ETS, methane reduction, and CBAM requirements, improving ESG performance.
  • Stable demand for industrial and residential LPG across Europe.
  • Skid-mounted, small footprint, fast approval, ideal for North Sea and onshore scattered wells.
  • High-value applications in chemicals, refrigeration, and industrial heating.
  • Abundant C3/C4 components in shale gas associated gas, providing top economic returns globally.
  • Eligible for US 45Q tax credits and EPA methane reduction benefits.
  • Mature LPG markets for residential heating, chemicals, and petrochemicals.
  • Weak pipeline networks in Latin America make LPG the dominant residential fuel with large supply gaps.
  • Movable skids suitable for scattered well pads in North America.
  • Booming oil and gas development in Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand with rich associated gas.
  • LPG demand growing over 8% annually for residential, catering, and industrial use.
  • LPG is more economical than pipeline gas in non-piped areas.
  • Can be equipped with small LPG tanks and truck loading skids for local distribution.
  • Corrosion-resistant design for high-temperature, high-humidity environments.

4. Middle East

  • Extremely rich associated gas with high C3/C4 content and high recovery value.
  • LPG used in petrochemicals, power generation, desalination, and residential fuel.
  • Suitable for building LPG export bases to Africa, South Asia, and Europe.
  • Designed for high-temperature, dusty desert environments with 24h unattended operation.
  • Aligns with Saudi 2060 and UAE 2050 carbon neutrality strategies.
  • Massive flaring of associated gas with low-cost feedstock and high profit margins.
  • Severe LPG shortage and high reliance on imports.
  • Movable skids ideal for scattered wellheads and off-grid areas.
  • Products directly supply urban gas, catering, fishery, and mining industries.
  • Qualified for green energy financing from the World Bank and African Development Bank.

1. Integrated Skid-Mounted LPG (Propane & Butane) Recovery Unit for Wellhead Gas
2. Propane Refrigeration Compressor Skid (Oilfield Special)
3. Cryogenic Separation Tower / De-ethanizer
4. LPG Storage Tank, Loading & Filling Skid
5. On-site Oilfield Associated Gas LPG Recovery Application