This real-world before-and-after scenario illustrates the core of what EcoVapor does for our industry to improve environmental performance, reduce emissions and increase sustainability.
We frequently receive odd looks from people when we tell them we can “put out the flare” on their well site or facility. Their understandable skepticism, however, evaporates once they see our solutions working in the field.
Sometimes, folks just have to see it to believe it.
Before – Flaring Had Become Routine
An E&P operator came to us earlier in the year for help solving a problem at one of their new production pads in the Delaware Basin of west Texas and southeastern New Mexico.
The multi-well pad was producing in excess of 8,000 barrels of oil per day (gross) and 18 million standard cubic feet of natural gas.
Rising oil volumes being stored in the tank battery were generating large amounts of tank vapor, or “flash” gas.
While efforts were already being made to capture as much of this gas as possible before the liquids reached atmospheric storage, flaring of the remaining vapor released in the tanks was unavoidable due to air contamination within the tank battery’s vapor space. This made the vapor unsuitable for sale according to the export pipeline specification and the operator’s gas gathering contract.
Continuous flaring at the site was unacceptable to the company, who contacted EcoVapor for a solution for capturing and selling the low-pressure vapor.
After ZerO2 – Putting the Flare Out
After a comprehensive site assessment, EcoVapor determined that a ZerO2 E300 unit tailored for low pressure operation would be ideal for the current and expected tank vapor volumes. The E300 was customized for integration with a blower skid (instead of a VRU) and minimal pressure restrictions to allow gas treatment from the tanks prior to the suction inlet of an existing compressor.
The E300 was customized for integration with a blower skid (instead of a VRU, which is a more popular integration) and with minimal pressure restrictions to allow gas treatment directly after the tanks, upstream of the suction inlet of an existing compressor.
The flare was extinguished immediately upon startup of the ZerO2 system and has been off since.
The BTU-rich tank vapor is now being sold, increasing the facility’s profitability while substantially reducing its carbon footprint.
Results
Our ZerO2 total vapor capture solution is delivering these benefits to the operator:
- No more routine flaring.
- Improved environmental performance.
- Increased revenue from sale of valuable tank vapors that would have otherwise been flared.
- Simplified operations by removing vapor recovery towers (VRTs) and installing robust ZerO2 units that have no moving parts and much higher uptime (99.8%+)
- Improved safely profile due to lower storage tank pressures.
These benefits will continue throughout the life of the production pad.
As the wells age and natural production declines reduce tank vapor volumes, smaller ZerO2 units will be exchanged for the larger ones (which can then be redeployed to newer sites) to ensure continued profitable operation.
Contact us at info@ecovaporrs.com to learn more about how EcoVapor can help you put out the flares at your well sites and determine if ZerO2 is right for your situation.
About EcoVapor
EcoVapor Recovery Systems provides solutions to pressing oil and natural gas production problems. EcoVapor’s technical team has extensive expertise in vapor recovery processes, and includes world-class engineers with an innovative approach to industry challenges. In over 120 installations in all major US basins, our patented ZerO2 solution helps oil and gas producers meet their air emissions and regulatory compliance goals. EcoVapor is headquartered in Denver, Colorado and has field locations in Greeley, Colorado and Midland, Texas.
Contact
EcoVapor Recovery Systems
700 17th St., Suite 100
Denver, CO 80202
Email: Info@EcoVaporRS.com
Phone: 844-NOFLARE (844-663-5273)
