Definition:
The process of capturing and repurposing gas that would otherwise be flared, reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency.
Key Components:
- Gas Collection System: Captures flare gas from processing units.
- Compression & Processing: Conditions gas for reuse or reinjection.
- Utilization Systems: Directs recovered gas to fuel systems, reinjection, or power generation.
Use Cases/Industries:
- Oil & Gas Facilities: Reduces routine flaring at refineries and processing plants.
- Power Generation: Converts flare gas into electricity.
- Environmental Compliance: Meets global emission reduction targets.
Advantages:
- Emission Reduction: Cuts CO₂ and methane emissions.
- Energy Efficiency: Converts wasted gas into a valuable resource.
- Economic Gains: Recovers lost energy for commercial use.
Challenges:
- Infrastructure Requirements: Needs investment in gas collection and processing.
- Variable Gas Volumes: Flare rates fluctuate, making stable recovery challenging.
- Regulatory Hurdles: Compliance with environmental policies varies by region.
Related Terms:
Gas Recycling, Methane Capture, Industrial Emissions Reduction
Example:
A refinery installs a flare gas recovery system to capture methane and use it for onsite power generation, reducing emissions.
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Synonyms:
Flare Gas Utilization, Gas Recompression, Waste Gas Recovery
