NGL Recovery
3S Technology is used to provide NGL recovery and separation from the natural, associated, or flare gas for further sale or own use at the plant, aimed at maximization of production & economic effect.
Residual ngl
Integration of 3S Technology into the existing GPP allows to recover residual NGL from the associated gas.
ngl from flare gas
3S Technology allows to recover NGL from the Flare Gas, adding to revenue & reducing ecological impact.
ngl from own use gas
NGL separation using 3S Technology from gas used for own needs, such as compressors, power generation, etc.
Lower CAPEX & OPEX
Compared to conventional systems, 3S Technology has low cost of installation, operation, and maintenance. No rotating parts leads to minimal wear and tear.
Efficiency & Compactness
3S Technology provides a compact solution for deep recovery of C3+ fraction. It can be installed on a wide pressure range and is highly tolerant to flow variation.
Quick Payback
NGL recovery rates along with lower costs, lead to a shorter payback period – typically less than 2 years.
Environmental Effect
Using 3S Technology for NGL separation substantially reduces environmental damage resulting from flaring.
3S vs Alternatives
Criteria* | 3S Technology | Turboexpander | Chiller |
|---|---|---|---|
Essential gas specification limitations | Any pressure range** | Cannot operate on high pressure | At high pressure, a much larger chiller is required |
Flow variations tolerance | +/- 15% for single unit, any flow covered by multiple units | No tolerance for flow change | No tolerance for flow change |
Extraction %% | up to 96% | up to 99% | up to 90% |
Time estimate for design, assembly & installation | 6-8 months | 12-18 months | 12-18 months |
Annual maintenance requirements | up to 7 days | 30-90 days | 30-60 days |
Overall installation costs estimate, 40MMSCFD | ~$10 mln | ~$20 mln | ~$15 mln |
Annual operating costs | Low | Very high | High |
Annual maintenance costs | Minimal | High | Significant |
Average Payback period | 2 years | 5 years | 4 years |
Other substantial criteria | No rotating parts | Requires reserve unit for maintenance and back-up | Requires external energy supply |
* The estimates are based on one of the most recent projects, and may vary depending on various factors, including customization requirements for each project.
** In case of a low pressure, a compressor might be additionally required.