Choosing the Right Solutions for Increasing the Profitability of Your Oil and Gas Production Facility
Today’s oil and gas operators have access to a wide array of tools for enhancing the efficiency and profitability of their production facilities. Yet, many operators still leave untapped opportunities on the table—especially when it comes to maximizing the capture and value of the entire production stream.
For operators looking to drive higher profits and streamline operations, focusing on capturing more hydrocarbons from what you are already producing can deliver powerful results.
In this article, we explore three proven strategies that forward-thinking producers are using to unlock hidden profits, slash emissions, and boost facility efficiency — all by leveraging the value-creating capabilities of EcoVapor technology.
What Solution is Right for You?
Your well site configuration is unique, and that means a one-size-fits all solution is not really a solution at all. The Product Selection Matrix below simplifies the process of choosing which EcoVapor solution is right for your production facility.
| Configuration / Solution: | ZerO2® | Sulfur Sentinel™ | Tank Commander™ | EcoForce™ |
| Available Capacities: | 100, 300, 1200 (MSCFD) | Up to 36 (MMSCFD) | 80, 300 (MSCFD) | Up to 90, 450, 900 (MSCFD) |
| New Production Sites w/ Tanks and Gas Gathering | Yes | Yes, if H2S is present and needs to be removed | Yes | Yes |
| Existing production sites w/ Tanks and Gas Gathering | Yes | Yes, if H2S is present and needs to be removed | Yes | Yes |
| New tankless Production Sites with Gas Gathering | Yes, if H2S is present and needs to be removed | Yes | ||
| Existing tankless production sites with Gas Gathering | Yes, if H2S is present and needs to be removed | Yes | ||
| New Production Sites without Gas Gathering | Yes, if H2S is present and needs to be removed | Yes | ||
| Existing production sites without Gas Gathering | Yes, if H2S is present and needs to be removed | Yes | ||
| Gas Gathering Systems | Yes | Yes, if H2S is present and needs to be removed |
EcoVapor Technology – Field-Proven Case Studies
EcoVapor technology has been working reliably in the field for over a decade. Some examples include:
Example 1 – Full Vapor Capture for Increasing Gas and Liquids Production. A leading operator partnered with EcoVapor to conduct a head-to-head comparison of its ZerO2™ vapor recovery technology against a traditional vapor recovery tower (VRT) on a production pad with two horizontal wells. The results showed that ZerO2 delivered twice the net present value (NPV) of the VRT by fully capturing and monetizing BTU-rich tank vapors—the most valuable gas stream on site—leading to a 3% increase in liquids production and a 37% boost in gas output.
Example 2 – Monetizing Brownfield Gas Capture. In the Permian Basin, an operator deployed EcoVapor’s ZerO2™ system across multiple well sites to treat rich tank vapor gas and meet pipeline oxygen specifications without blending or flaring. By installing a dedicated custody transfer meter, the operator ensured accurate measurement of both volume and composition, capturing the full value of high-BTU hydrocarbons like propane, butane, pentane, and hexane+. As a result, the operator reported earning more profit from recovered tank vapor than from conventional gas production.
Example 3 – Reducing Operating Costs of Tankless Production Facilities. Maintaining constant surge vessel pressure is essential for the efficiency and uptime of tankless production facilities, but traditional Vapor Recovery Units (VRUs) are often overbuilt and costly for this purpose. EcoVapor’s EcoForce™ offers a smarter alternative—a continuously operating, variable-speed blower designed specifically to optimize tankless operations. EcoForce automatically regulates vessel pressure, enables 100% flash gas capture for maximum value recovery, and boosts flare line pressure to improve the performance of flares and enclosed combustors.
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EcoVapor Solutions for Unlocking Efficiency and Profitability
There is likely an EcoVapor solution for maximizing the profitability and efficiency of your production system, no matter what well site configuration you have. From new drills to brownfield applications, EcoVapor technology can help you capture the full value of your production stream to generate incremental profits and simultaneously reduce emissions.
Additionally, our product lines offer a full range of capacities, delivering a true life-of-well solution. As production naturally declines, we can adjust treating capacity and operating costs to match your evolving needs.
Contact us today to learn how we can help you maximize the value of your operations and minimize emissions by converting waste streams into revenue for capturing the full value of your production stream.
Contact
Joe Hedges
Director of Sales
EcoVapor Recovery Systems, a DNOW Company
7402 N. Eldridge Parkway, Houston, Texas 77041
E: joe.hedges@dnow.com
O: 844-NOFLARE (844-663-5273)
