Gas flaring is a practice widely used at hydrocarbon production sites to dispose of natural gas in situations where the gas is not captured for sale or used locally and would otherwise be vented directly to the atmosphere or for reasons of safety. The industry defines three reasons for flaring: routine flaring, in which gas is flared during normal production operations; safety flaring, in which gas is flared to ensure safe operation; and non-routine flaring, which includes all flaring not incorporated by routine or safety flaring. Flaring leads to the emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) and short-lived climate forcers such as methane (CH4) or other VOC gases.
Typically, flare systems are expected to operate at 98% combustion efficiency. However, real-time conditions often differ. Some flares may exceed this standard, leading to overestimated emissions. Others fall short due to wear or operational issues, impacting environmental compliance. TP Europe’s Flare Efficiency Measurement service accurately determines real-time efficiency, ensuring operational integrity and environmental adherence.
A recent case as shown below involved a flare operating at 95% efficiency. With TP Europe’s intervention, simple adjustments like optimizing air or steam flow boosted its efficiency to 99%. These practical solutions enhance environmental performance.
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In the dynamic landscape of the oil and gas industry, the practice of flaring has emerged as a critical focal point in discussions around environmental stewardship and operational efficiency. Flare measurement, the process of quantifying the gas combusted in flare systems, plays a pivotal role in minimizing the environmental footprint of natural gas extraction and processing operations.
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