統合ガス処理と脱炭素化：リビア沖合ブーリガス有効利用プロジェクト

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🔬研究者:高CO2ガス田における膜分離と脱水の統合設計に関する実装データ点として参照できる。

🏢実務担当者:フレア削減やガス処理設備の更新を通じたScope 1削減策の技術的選択肢として検討材料になる。

🏛政策担当者:フレア削減規制や上流脱炭素インセンティブ設計の際の技術的実現可能性の参考になる。

Abstract Objectives / Scope The Bouri Gas Utilization Project in Libya was developed to design, construct, and commission advanced gas processing facilities for treating natural gas streams with high CO2 content. The primary objective was to enable production of high-quality fuel gas, eliminate routine flaring, improve hydrocarbon recovery, and support upstream decarbonization in alignment with global energy transitio n and sustainability goals. Methods, Procedures, Process The integrated process design comprised two main treatment stages. Initially, CO2-rich natural gas was dehydrated using a Solid Bed Dehydration system configured with two parallel beds to ensure continuous operation and efficient water removal. The system was designed to achieve a treated gas water content of less than 4.5 lbs/mmscf, ensuring downstream equipment protection and pipeline transport reliability. Subsequently, a controlled slipstream of dehydrated gas was routed to an Acid Gas Removal Package, where CO2 concentration was reduced to below 10 vol%. This was achieved using a proprietary hollow-fibre polymeric membrane technology, selected for its high separation efficiency under demanding operating conditions and ability to consistently meet fuel gas specifications. The overall system integration was optimized using prior engineering studies, simulations, and lessons learned from comparable applications to ensure operational robustness and flexibility. Results, Observations, Conclusions The implemented solution enabled reliable production of specification-compliant fuel gas while significantly reducing flaring dependency. The integrated dehydration and acid gas removal systems improved operational efficiency, enhanced equipment protection, and ensured long-term production stability. The project is expected to deliver up to a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to historical flaring levels at the Bouri facility under MOG operations, contributing meaningfully to environmental performance improvement and decarbonization objectives. Novel / Additive Information This project demonstrates the successful integration of Solid Bed Dehydration and advanced membrane based acid gas removal technologies in a high CO2 offshore gas field environment. The application of a proprietary hollow-fibre polymeric membrane technology in combination with a dual bed dehydration system provides a resilient and flexible gas treatment solution capable of handling variable feed compositions while maintaining strict product specifications. The Bouri Gas Utilization Project highlights how advanced gas processing integration can convert previously flared gas into v aluable energy, delivering both operational and environmental benefits. It serves as a benchmark for sustainable gas utilization strategies and supports broader upstream decarbonization initiatives within the oil and gas industry.

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